Recruitment at Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited

Seven-Up Bottling Company Limited is one of the largest manufacturing companies in Nigeria, producing and distributing some of the nation’s most- loved beverages in the country like; Pepsi, 7Up, Mirinda, Teem, Mountain Dew, H2oH!, Lipton Ice Tea and Aquafina premium drinking water. SBC has recently entered into Home & Personal Care category with the 2SURE brand and launched its first product, a Hand & Surface Sanitizer. Seven Up boasts of nine bottling plants with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities strategically located across various regions in the country.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Representative

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Contract
Sector: FMCG
Slots: 20+

Job Brief

• Seven-Up Bottling Company is hiring for an experienced sales representative who will help get the right product in the right place, time, quantity, and price.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop sales strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
• Analyse sales figures, customers’ reactions, and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock
• Collaborate with distributors and sales team to negotiate prices, quantities, and time-scales.
• Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
• Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory
• Forecast profits/sales and plan budgets
• Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs, etc
• Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipelines and close deals
• Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of OND qualification
• Relevant working experience in sales of Beverage
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate
• Up-to-date with the latest sales trends and best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening, presentation, and decision-making skills
• Commercial acumen and the ability to “decode” customers
• Experience with SFA is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.

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

Job Title: Utility Technician – FMCG

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Utility Technician is responsible for the operation, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting of utility equipment such as boilers, compressors, chillers, water treatment plants, and power generation systems.
• The role ensures uninterrupted supply of utilities (steam, compressed air, refrigeration, water, and power) to support efficient production operations in line with company safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities
Operations & Monitoring:

• Operate and monitor utility systems including boilers, air compressors, chillers, water treatment plants, diesel generators, and related equipment.
• Record, track, and interpret readings from gauges, meters, and control panels to ensure utilities operate within specified parameters.
• Ensure consistent supply of utilities to support production with minimal downtime.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting:

• Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on utility systems as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment faults promptly to minimize disruptions to production.
• Support the Utility Engineer in executing planned shutdown maintenance activities.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and ensure equipment is kept in optimal working condition.

Compliance & Safety:

• Adhere strictly to safety, health, and environmental standards in utility operations.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements on boiler operation, water quality, and pressure vessel handling.
• Participate in safety drills and training programs as required.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate logs of equipment performance, breakdowns, and maintenance activities.
• Report abnormalities, risks, or recurring issues to the Utility Engineer.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process/equipment improvement.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND / HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2–4 years’ experience in utility operations and maintenance in FMCG, beverage, or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on knowledge of boilers, compressors, chillers, pumps, and water treatment systems.

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@sevenup.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Process Team Lead

Location: Nigeria

Responsibilities

• Ensure water treatment plants perform optimally as per PI standards, this includes Reverse Osmosis plant and Iron Filter plants where applicable.
• Ensure availability of sanitation and process chemicals i.e. concentrate.
• Ensure accuracy of the following parameters in process e.g. temperature, flow rate, contact time, and pH of sanitation chemicals during preparation and use
• Plans the sanitation of water treatment media and replacement of sand and carbon bed as directed by PI.
• Raise requisitions for raw materials for production and monitors to ensure that FIFO is observed.
• Stage and verify collected raw materials and confirm water parameters for syrup batching are within spec. Direct supervision of syrup  batching to ensure syrup quality parameters are strictly maintained within spec, including salt batching for Aquafina where applicable.
• Confirm final volume and conduct required analyses on finished syrup sample prior to production.
• Liaise with production planner, engineering and production crew for production startup.
• Conducts timely calibration of process equipment with due dates and keeps necessary process records.
• Ensure syrup wastage is minimized during preparation, storage and bottling.
• Oversees the Effluent Treatment Plant operations.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or HND in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Food Science and Technology
• At least 4 years working experience in CSD industry control/assurance function in a food and beverage company
• Knowledge of bottling operations
• Experienced in budgeting and people management
• Knowledge of bottling operations: Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Environment, Engineering, Health and Safety Operational planning expertise/experience.

Application Closing Date
10th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Careers@sevenup.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Regional Sales Manager

Locations: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Brief

• The Regional Sales Manager is to ensure effective and efficient management of sales operation through prompt order generation and delivery of products to customers.
• They are to ensure safety and judicious use of company properties in sales department.

Responsibilities

• The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for leading the sales and distribution strategy for products sold through Distributors and other customers within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with customers and drive customer satisfaction through superior service and execution.
• Achieve agreed distribution level of all SBC products and surpass KPI targets within assigned territory.
• Drive total profitable growth in accordance with both long range and annual sales plan.
• Assist in the delivery of key business metrics (i.e. Category Share) in a manner that is consistent with the strategic direction of the business.
• Handle a large sales team & develop them by building right skills through coaching & motivating them so they have appropriate sales capability to deliver their objectives.
• Grows level of customer satisfaction, maintains win/win business relationship, and ensures effective communication with all key buying influences.
• Prepare and review the annual budget for the area of responsibility
• Analyze regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth
• Address potential problems and suggest prompt solutions
• Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree / HND in Sales, Business Administration, or relevant field
• Minimum of 7 years beverage sales experience in territory and distributor management with a proven track record
• Ability to measure and analyze key performance indicators (ROI and KPIs)
• Familiarity with Ms Office.
• Understanding of store operations
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance sales team
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2025.

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

Job Title: Territory Development Manager

Locations: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are currently recruiting for a Territory Development Manager who’ll be responsible for selling the company products to customers.

Job Details

• Maintain and develop relationships with existing/new customers.
• Conduct market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.
• Promote our business success by implementing the cascaded annual business strategy.
• Execute sales and trade marketing, product display and merchandising techniques to ensure efficiency.
• Ensure the direct report covers the assigned route and reports daily.
• Monitor direct reports’ sales Performance
• Set up meetings with potential clients to negotiate and close deals.
• Gather feedback from customers or prospects and share with internal teams, and ensure prompt resolutions to such feedback
• Submit daily sales reviews and reports to the line manager
• Ensure the availability of stock for sale.
• Execute the route to market strategy.
• Stay up to date with the latest sales trends and best practices.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in any relevant field.
• 6 years+ experience in FMCG sales, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to interpret sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM/Sales Management tools.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2025.

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