Airtel Nigeria Recruitment 2026:  Lead – Talent Development & Engagement,  Product Sales Specialist – Nxtra, Etc. Jobs

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 39.8 million. The company’s product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce and enterprise services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Sales Specialist – Nxtra

Job ID: 850
Location: Nigeria

About the Role

• The Product Sales Specialist will lead enterprise sales for Data Centre Managed Services (DCMS), working closely with the Airtel Enterprise sales team to drive business across OTTs, cloud providers, content providers, enterprises, and channel partners, including telecom operators, system integrators, Tier II vendors, and OEMs.
• The role requires strong techno-commercial expertise, a solid understanding of DCMS sales cycles, and the ability to support and enable field sales teams in effectively positioning and selling DCMS solutions.
• The successful candidate should have proven experience leading consultative sales teams and engaging CXO-level stakeholders across large enterprises, OTTs, and SMBs.
• Also, the incumbent will manage sales and solutions teams, provide field support to enterprise sales teams, and ensure sales targets are consistently achieved.
• They will also develop and execute go-to-market strategies to secure large opportunities across the OTT, cloud, government, enterprise, and SMB segments.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage strategic relationships with telecom service providers, Over-the-Top (OTT) providers, cloud service providers, content providers, and enterprise customers to drive business growth and increase market share.
• Lead Data Centre Managed Services (DCMS) sales through the Airtel B2B Enterprise Sales team, ensuring effective customer engagement, solution positioning, and revenue growth.
• Develop and execute account-specific sales strategies and comprehensive account plans to drive pipeline development, order bookings (OB), and revenue generation.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Product teams to design, customize, and successfully deploy data centre solutions that meet customer business and technical requirements.
• Lead participation in large Request for Proposal (RFP) opportunities, including solution development, bid management, commercial negotiations, and deal closure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and partners to increase mindshare, identify new business opportunities, and drive long-term value creation.
• Own and deliver Order Booking (OB) and revenue targets in line with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Develop and execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies to deepen account penetration, grow market share, and achieve business objectives across target segments.

Qualifications
Educational Qualification:

• First Degree in any related field.

Relevant Experience  & Functional / Technical Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years of work experience
• Experience in presales for data centre services.
• Ability to engage in CXO-level discussions on data centre roadmaps and cloud adoption strategies.
• Strong ability to articulate the value proposition, including TCO and ROI benefits, in a manner that is meaningful and compelling to customers.
• Proven ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to develop winning solution proposals that meet both the customer’s business and technical requirements.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and train technical staff.
• Possess a strong understanding of data center infrastructure, operations, and functionality.
• Has proven experience selling data center solutions to large enterprises, Over-the-Top (OTT) providers, cloud service providers, and content providers.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of backup, storage, and disaster recovery technologies.
• Has the ability to identify customer requirements and recommend appropriate data centre and managed services solutions.
• Has experience managing complex sales cycles and engaging with senior stakeholders across enterprise accounts.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2026; 11:59 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Product Sales Specialist

Job ID: 852
Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The Product Sales Specialist will be responsible for leading enterprise sales efforts for Data Centre Managed Services (DCMS), working through the Airtel Enterprise sales team to drive sales across OTTs, cloud players, content providers, enterprise organizations, and channel partners such as telecom operators, system integrators, Tier II vendors, and OEMs.
• The role requires strong techno-commercial capability, proven experience in leading consultative selling teams, and deep familiarity with DCMS sales cycles. The incumbent must possess strong product knowledge and the ability to enable and support field sales teams in positioning and selling DCMS propositions effectively.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and executing go-to-market plans to win large deals across OTT, cloud, government, enterprise, and SMB segments.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with service providers, OTTs, cloud Players & content providers.
• Lead the Enterprise Sales through Airtel B2B Team, to sell Data Centre.
• Manage relationships with partners and customers to gain mindshare and business while working with Enterprise team.
• Develop and drive sales strategy for each assigned account with complete account plan.
• Closely work with Engineering Team and product team in deploying the Data Centre Solutions to customers
• Large RFP participation.
• Deliver OB and Revenue as per the AOP.
• Develop GTM plan to be executed for account penetration and OB and execute the product strategy.

Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications or Computer Science.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.

Competencies & Experience:

• Experience in presales for Data Centre services.
• Ability to engage in CXO-level discussions on Data Centre roadmaps and cloud adoption strategies.
• Strong ability to articulate the value proposition, including TCO and ROI benefits, in a manner that is meaningful and compelling to customers.
• Proven ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams to develop winning solution proposals that meet both the customer’s business and technical requirements.
• Ability to guide, mentor, and train technical staff.

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2026; 09:29 AM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Lead – Talent Development & Engagement

Job ID: 839
Location: Nigeria

About the Role

• The Lead- Talent Development & Engagement design and drive strategies on talent management, leadership and functional capability building, as well as employee engagement to ensure sustenance of Airtel Nigeria Culture and + 1 organizational performance in the achievement of corporate goals.
• Working closely with HR leadership and business leaders, the Talent Development & Engagement Manager develops programs that attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent while promoting continuous learning and a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities
Drive Talent Management:

• Develop and implement the organization’s talent management strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead annual talent review, succession planning, and high-potential employee programs.
• Partner with leaders to identify critical talent needs and development opportunities.
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Monitor talent metrics and recommend strategies to improve retention and internal mobility.

Continuously Foster and Improve Employee Engagement:

• Develop action plans from Employee Engagement Survey to improve overall employee engagement and business performance.
• Engage and collaborate with the Corporate Communications Function in all communication efforts, ensure alignment to Airtel Culture and Management philosophies.
• Design and facilitate various interventions in line with People Priorities companywide.
• Facilitate employee-management forums such as Town Hall meetings, employee events, celebrations, wellness initiatives, and team-building activities.
• Organize company-wide events that reinforce organizational values and strengthen workplace culture.
• Manage rewards and recognition schemes targeted at fostering employee engagement and retention.

Drive Change Management:

• Facilitate the design, deployment and implementation of all organizational change projects in line with Airtel corporate & people strategies.
• Support organizational change initiatives through communication, learning, and employee readiness activities
• Implement a continuous employee feedback mechanism to reinforce the change and transformation journey.
• Facilitate workshops and team development sessions.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to address organizational effectiveness and capability-building needs.
• Contribute to culture transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Plan Efficient Learning Strategy/Curriculum:

• Plan, implement and manage Learning and Development interventions/initiatives within budgets and assess the Return on Investment (ROI) of any training or development programme.
• Designing, both in-house and with expert service providers, solutions which include a blended approach to learning such as coaching, classroom training, 1-2-1 sessions, action learning & e-learning.
• Plan & conduct managerial and employees’ Training Needs Analysis.
• Formulate & implement annual training calendar and on an on-going basis monitor & control the annual training budget.
• Identify, negotiate, finalize & monitor training vendors’ services in terms of timeliness, effectiveness & cost.
• Support and locally drive Group Talent Development initiatives

Provide Internal Consulting and Advisory Services to HR Management Team:

• Engage HR Management Team in discussions on policy review and new implementation of new initiatives from an OD perspective.
• Support organizational change initiatives through communication, learning, and employee readiness activities.
• Facilitate workshops and team development sessions.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners to address organizational effectiveness and capability-building needs.
• Contribute to culture transformation initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Data & Reporting:

• Develop dashboards and reports on learning, engagement, retention, and talent metrics.
• Analyze workforce trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Measure the effectiveness and return on investment of talent and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications
Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, Psychology or a related field required
• Master’s Degree in Business or Human Resources Management or a related field preferred would be desirable.
• Professional certification is an advantage.

Relevant Experience  & Functional / Technical Skills:

• Minimum of 8 years’ talent management, learning and development, employee engagement or organizational development or related field required with proven track record of change management, talent management and organization effectiveness
• A professional qualification of CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM
• Experience in managing organizational culture programmes and employee engagement initiatives is preferred
• Professional training knowledge
• Sound knowledge of talent management, succession planning practices and business sector of company
• Culture and custom knowledge of working environment
• Ability to architect and drive change.

Other requirements:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships across all organizational levels.
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to see the big picture and provide useful and strategic advice and input across the company and on the senior executive team.
• Ability to lead in an environment of constant change.
• Creative, forward thinker.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2026; 11:59 PM.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online