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: Safety Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Strive

• Assist Safety Manager in the coordination of SHE Management Systems in the plant, head office and external warehouses in line with the company’s acceptable standards, OHSAS 45001and ISO 14001 EMS
• Assist Safety manager in working with HODs and administrative teams to identify occupational and environmental hazards and to introduce suitable controls in the offices and warehouses.
• Follow up on agreed control measures to ensure safe work practices.
• Ensure safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials across the plant, offices and external warehouses.
• Assist the Safety manager in the communication of all relevant Local/organizational SHE standards to employees, contractors and visitors.
• Identify and support in implementing SHE program at the plant, head office, warehouses and contractor management.
• Assist the Safety manager in coordinating hazard spotting, near-misses and report of unsafe act in the work place.
• Conduct periodic inspection and ensure servicing of all SHE equipment as required on site. Prepare report for the SHE manager and ensure timely closure of all identified gaps.
• Conduct periodic internal audit and inspection as planned, generate relevant report for SHE manager and ensure tracking and closure of remedial actions.
• Assist the Safety manager to plan and ensure that audits are carried out to establish that the site meets current legislative requirements, and its own SHE targets.
• Support line management in carrying out accident / incident investigation and control and develop reports for SHE manager. Ensure implementation of action plans arising from lesson learnt from incidents.
• Liaise with government agency as authorized on all issues as it relates to safety, health and environmental matters and reports to safety manager

Bonding:

• Establishes and maintains productive relationships with team and external stakeholders
• Ensures training programmes are attended by all nominated team members. Follows up on implementation of learnings
• Builds and reinforces relationships with Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production Planning and relevant government regulatory agencies.

Innovation:

• Learns and implements best practices from outside and shares own best practices within SBC
• Promotes process automation and use of technology within the business

Accountability

• Ensure general good housekeeping of work areas, car parks, lawns, drains, waste segregation facilities and area. Generate relevant report for the Safety manager.
• Follow-up stock level to ensure the availability, distribution and use of relevant personal protective equipment.
• Keep ALL records (soft and hard copies) and ensure their accessibility by authorized persons.
• Support the development of SHE policies and programs.
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
• Initiate and organize SHE training of employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and corrective action plan.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, PPE usage, use of machinery, etc.)

Requirements

• Typically 3–5 yearsof hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience specifically within theFood & BeverageorBottlingindustry is a major advantage.
• Regulatory Compliance:  Deep understanding of Nigerian environmental and safety regulators, includingNESREA(Federal),LASEPA(Lagos-specific), and theFederal Fire Service.
• Safety Management Systems: Proficiency inISO 45001(Occupational Health & Safety) andISO 14001(Environmental Management).
• FMCG Hazards: Practical knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) within a manufacturing context.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 2026.

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: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Nigeria

Details

• Develop, oversee and evaluate the efficacy of control systems to prevent or resolve violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Regularly assess the efficiency of control systems and recommend effective improvements.
• Perform regular audits on company procedures and processes, revising them when necessary
• Assess the business’s future ventures to identify likely compliance risks
• Coordinate with different department managers to review all departmental compliance policies
• Collaborate with corporate counsels and HR departments to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments, evolving best practices in compliance control
• Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate.
• Resolving all disputes at Pre-litigation/Arbitration/Mediation stage(s) (arising at plant-level)
• Addressing Consumer Complaints
• Keeping the Company’s Trade Mark records, and ensuring Intellectual Property protection
• Ensuring regulatory compliance i.e: Factory Compliance, Engineering, Project Compliance & Product Compliance
• Providing advice at plant level in the following areas:
• Regulatory & Ethical Compliance
• Intellectual Property
• Property management (tenancies, leaseholds, freeholds) of SBC’s and related parties’ holding & real estate transactions
• Drafting and reviewing Plant-level contracts

Requirements

• Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
• At least 10 years post-call experience
• Industry Skills (product development and regulation, product liability, advocacy and engagement, illicit trade, trade and distribution, marketing, manufacturing)

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2026.

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: Plant Security Manager

Locations: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the premises, employees, visitors, and assets.
• This role involves regular patrols, access control, emergency response, incident handling, and enforcing organizational rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential security threats and vulnerabilities within the plant.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Create and implement comprehensive security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure all security measures align with industry standards and best practices.
• Supervise and train security personnel, ensuring they are well-prepared to handle security tasks.
• Foster a culture of vigilance and accountability within the security team.
• Oversee the response to security incidents, including breaches, alarms, and accidents.
• Conduct thorough investigations and document findings.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of security-related legal requirements.
• Manage the security budget as allocated.
• Monitor expenses and optimize resource allocation to ensure cost-effective security operations.
• Oversee contracts and services provided by security vendors.
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans and conduct regular drills.
• Ensure all personnel are familiar with emergency procedures.
• Manage access to the facility and its assets.
• Implement and monitor access control systems to prevent unauthorized entry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Ex Police or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security management, in an industrial or plant /Manufacturing setting is a must.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.

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

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• 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 qualification in Sales, Business Administration, or relevant fields
• 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
27th March, 2026.

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

Job Title: Territory Development Manager

Locations: Aba, Abia and Enugu
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 direct report covers the assigned route and report 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.
• 6yrs+ 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
20th March, 2026.

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

Job Title: Territory Development Manager

Locations: Benin – Edo, and Ilorin – Kwara
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• 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 direct report covers the assigned route and report 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

• BSc / 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
20th March, 2026.

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