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2026 Graduate Trainee Programme
AAVA Brands is an FMCG company operating in branded foods, beverages, and household goods, with roots in the Chanrai Summit Group (Fareast Mercantile, serving Nigeria since 1890) and now under the global DP World umbrella. This 12-month graduate trainee programme is a structured, sales-focused pathway designed to develop high-potential graduates into future sales leaders, with exposure across manufacturing, logistics, and route-to-market strategy. Open to graduates with a 2:1 or Upper Credit who finished within the last three years, aged under 28. Strong fit for graduates targeting commercial and sales careers in FMCG. Rolling applications — apply early.
About AAVA Brands
AAVA Brands Limited operates across branded foods, beverages, and household fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) in Nigeria's competitive consumer market. Originally established as part of the Chanrai Summit Group (Fareast Mercantile Co. Ltd), which has served Nigeria since 1890, the company now operates under the global corporate umbrella of DP World. AAVA Brands focuses on localised manufacturing expertise, high-volume logistics, and innovative route-to-market strategies, investing in human capital development through structured graduate programmes.
About the role
The 2026 AAVA Brands Graduate Trainee Programme is a 12-month immersive programme designed to develop high-potential graduates into future-ready sales leaders. Trainees gain hands-on experiences, capabilities, and exposure across the business — spanning localised manufacturing, high-volume logistics, and route-to-market execution — equipping them to make a meaningful commercial impact within one of Nigeria's established FMCG groups.
What you'll do
- Complete a structured 12-month rotational programme focused on sales leadership development
- Gain hands-on exposure across manufacturing, logistics, and route-to-market operations
- Support commercial and sales functions across the business
- Execute innovative route-to-market strategies under mentorship
- Build the capabilities to grow into a future sales leadership role
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree or HND, minimum Second Class Upper or Upper Credit
- 0-2 years work experience; graduated within the last 3 years
- Not older than 28 years at the time of application
- NYSC completed
- Demonstrated passion for growth and learning
Compensation & benefits
- 12-month structured graduate development programme
- Hands-on exposure across FMCG manufacturing, logistics, and sales
- Mentorship geared toward sales leadership
- Career foundation within a DP World-backed FMCG group
- Clear pathway into commercial leadership roles
Ready to apply?
You'll be redirected to AAVA Brands Application Form to complete your application.
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