Proten International Graduate Trainee Programme 2026: Applications Now Open – Apply Today

Proten International is a pan-African human resources and business solutions company that supports organisations with recruitment, workforce management, payroll services and corporate training.

The company is recruiting Graduate Trainees on behalf of a client for a role focused on technical sales, business development and industrial water-treatment solutions. Successful candidates will receive practical exposure to customer engagement, market development, water-treatment processes and industrial chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with market research, customer acquisition and business development activities.
• Identify prospective clients and help create new sales opportunities.
• Participate in customer meetings, product demonstrations and presentations.
• Support inspections of water-treatment facilities, including water collection and basic testing.
• Help prepare technical documentation, business proposals and price quotations.
• Develop knowledge of industrial water-treatment chemicals and their uses.
• Keep customer information organised and provide operational support to the technical and commercial teams.

Requirements

• A BSc, BEng or HND in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Mechanical Engineering or another relevant science or engineering discipline.
• At least a Second Class Lower degree or its equivalent.
• Must have completed the mandatory three-week NYSC orientation camp.
• Good communication, analytical and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Genuine interest in technical sales, business development and industrial solutions.
• Willingness to travel and take part in field assignments.

To Apply Send Your CV To Email: recruitment@protenintl.com