The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) and the Labor Fund (Tamkeen) have launched the Sales Graduate Development Program, aimed at providing job seekers with essential skills for a successful career in sales.
This initiative supports Bahraini individuals in enhancing their employability in today’s competitive job market. This comprehensive training program serves as an essential foundation for entering the sales field, equipping participants with the skills needed to thoroughly understand and excel in the fundamentals of a sales role.
The program blends theoretical knowledge through classroom sessions with practical application through on-the-job training, equipping participants with the essential skills and insights needed to master modern selling and achieve meaningful results.
Commenting on this partnership, Mr. Ali Hasan, Executive Director of Programs & Partnership Development at the Labor Fund (Tamkeen), stated that, “We are happy to partner with The Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance to empower Bahraini job seekers with the skills they need to enter the Sales field which offers a wide range of employment opportunities in the market. This program with the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise it offers greatly aligns with our goals to equip Bahraini talent with the skills and qualifications required to enter the labor market, kickstarting their careers in fields that offer them sustainable career paths.”
This program comes in alignment with Tamkeen’s 2024 strategic priorities focused on economic impact and the private sector under three pillars: increasing economic participation through new employment opportunities for new entrants, expanding career development opportunities available to the Bahraini workforce, and further developing the private sector by supporting enterprises and boosting productivity and adoption of technology.
On this occasion, Ms. Anood Abbas, Head of Leadership and Management Centre at the BIBF, said that, “This program is a significant step towards empowering the next generation of sales professionals in Bahrain. By combining practical training with theoretical knowledge, we are equipping participants with the tools they need to thrive in a competitive environment.”
