Vacancies at Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd

Vacancies at Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd

Seven-Up Bottling Company Ltd 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: Regional Sales Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: FMCG

Responsibilities

• Create regional sales plans and quotas in alignment with business objectives
• Support Store managers with day-to-day store operations
• Evaluate store and individual performances
• Report on regional sales results
• Forecast quarterly and annual profits
• Identify hiring needs, select and train new salespeople
• 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
• Participate in decisions for expansion or acquisition
• Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Regional Sales Manager, Area Manager, or similar senior sales role
• 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
• BSc/HND degree in sales, business administration, or relevant field.

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Electrical / Automation Team Lead

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: FMCG

Job Summary

• Suitable Candidate will be responsible for services needed by the plants in terms of the troubleshooting, electrical & automation requirements and spare parts needed to ensure continuous operation and better performance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine condition monitoring for all the automation equipment in the plant.
• Carry out regular update of all user program backup for all automation equipment in the plant.
• Ensure availability and regular update of electrical documentation for all equipment in the plant.
• Conduct routine audit of all electrical controls of all equipment in the plant.
• Regularly generate lists of critical automation spare parts that should be available to prevent stoppages of the production lines/utility.
• Ensure compliance to the maintenance program for all instrumentation and electronics.
• Schedule and carry out automation maintenance on all equipment
• Improve equipment productivity through modifying certain functions.
• Facilitate/conduct calibration of all electronic instruments in the plant.
• Carry out regular inspection and maintenance of all special electronic equipment in the company such as electronic bottle inspectors, fill height detectors, mixers, ozone generators, coding machines, etc.
• Effectively communicate to management any critical actions needed to restore the condition of the equipment to 100% reliability.
• Execution of annual maintenance and cleaning program of all electronics and automation equipment.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor of Engineering Degree (B.Eng.) or HND in Electronics/Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3– 5 years relevant hands-in FMCG operation and Electrical/Automation experience is a MUST
• Knowledge of bottling operations is a MUST
• Experience in people management
• Coaching direct reports and mentoring others
• Ability to build and leverage relationships to improve results
• Open-minded and willing to experiment and try new things

Application Closing Date
3rd April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: careers@sevenup.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Title: Head of Warehousing(FMCG)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Suitable Candidate will be responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational activities of our warehousing network across multiple regions.
• This leadership role will ensure that warehouse operations are efficient, cost-effective, and scalable to meet the evolving needs of the business.
• The Head of Warehousing will also be tasked with driving key warehouse projects to enhance performance, streamline processes, and support the company’s long-term supply chain objectives.
• He will also Lead SAP Roll out Pan Nigeria.

Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Management:

• Design strategies to manage daily warehouse operations, ensuring smooth functioning of receiving, storage, order fulfilment, and dispatch activities.
• Ensure compliance with international safety standards, legal regulations, and best practices for warehouse management.
• Continuously assess warehouse performance and implement process improvements to optimize operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
• Oversee organization-wide inventory management, ensuring synergy, accuracy and timely updates in the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Develop and manage KPIs and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations.

Strategic Warehouse Projects ( SAP Roll out )

• Lead and manage key warehousing projects, including automation, system integrations, process redesigns, and technology implementations to enhance warehouse efficiency and scalability.
• Drive initiatives to enhance warehouse capacity, including identifying opportunities for expansion, automation, and integration with supply chain networks.
• Collaborate with the IT and Operations teams on the implementation of WMS and other technological solutions to optimize operations.
• Plan and manage warehouse reorganization, layout optimization, and capacity management projects in line with the company’s growth

Leadership and Team Management:

• Build, train, and mentor a high-performing team of warehouse managers, supervisors, and associates across geographies.
• Develop and implement training programs that ensure all warehouse staff are equipped with the necessary skills to perform their duties safely and efficiently.

Supply Chain and Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with the supply chain, procurement, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure seamless integration between warehousing and other operational functions.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to align warehouse activities with broader business goals and objectives.

Cost Management and Budgeting:

• Develop and manage the warehousing budget, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources and capital expenditure for projects.
• Monitor and control warehousing expenses, implementing cost-saving initiatives without compromising on service quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in logistics, supply chain management, supply chain management or social sciences.
• Minimum of 12-15 years’ experience with at least 5 years in leadership role
• Professional certifications in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP).
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Hands on Experience of working on SAP Warehouse Related Modules
• SAP Roll out experience as Project Manager or
• Lead for warehouse Modules

Application Closing Date
30th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: FMCG

Job Brief

• We are currently recruiting an Operational Finance Manager who’ll provide active business partnership and collaboration to Functional Leadership of the region in meeting Business and Operational Objectives along with interpreting financial information and highlighting business opportunities, challenges, and risks for smooth business operations.

Responsibilities

• Cross Functional Business Collaboration and Partnering
• Acts as business partners to Commercial & Production functions for routine and ad-hoc business analysis and decision-making
• Ensure day to day tracking of Key Business Indicators including Gross Sales Revenue, Discounts and Taxes, Net Sales Revenue [NSR] and Variables Margin [VM] and Collaborates with Regional Leadership to drive Profitable Sales Mix
• Supervises the preparation and discusses SKU [Brand/Pack] Profitability Analysis with Commercial Leadership for decisions on volumes, pricing, promotions, etc.
• Provides analytical support and Key Business Insights on GSR, trade offers [ price off, discounts] and promos, volume mix, and channel wise profitability
• Champions Plant, Category, Line wise MOH analysis, COM evaluations [Yields, Wastages, Variances, etc.] and Freight cost Analysis for Haulage, Delivery Distribution, etc.
• Business KPI Monitoring, Reporting, and Tracking – Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis, Yields, KWHs, Fuel Usage, Power Analysis, R&M Analysis, Freight Analysis, Delivery/Distribution Cost, Consumables etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• 5 – 6 years post qualification experience in MNC Manufacturing Environment, preferably beverage operations.
• Professional Level Qualification in Accounting and Finance – ACCA, ACA, CIMA
• Sound financial and accounting knowledge and exceptional business understanding, management accountancy, business planning, and analysis
• Excellent Ability related to Data Analytics at both financial and operational fronts
• Working knowledge of business intelligence applications like Power BI, etc.
• A high degree of resourcefulness and ingenuity are required to develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity.

Application Closing Date
24th March, 2025.

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

Job Title: Digital Brand Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: FMCG

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that aligns with overall brand and business goals.
• Identify key target audiences and tailor digital campaigns to meet their needs and behaviours.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for digital initiatives.
• Plan, execute, and optimize end-to-end digital marketing campaigns, social media, email marketing, content marketing, and online advertising.
• Oversee the creation and execution of A/B tests to refine campaign strategies and optimize performance.
• Monitor and adjust campaigns in real-time to maximize ROI and meet marketing objectives.
• Develop and implement social media strategies to build brand awareness, engagement, and loyalty.
• Manage content calendars for social media platforms, ensuring a consistent and on-brand voice.
• Engage with online communities, respond to inquiries, and foster positive interactions with consumers.
• Collaborate with the content and creative teams to produce high-quality, engaging content for digital channels.
• Oversee the development of digital assets, including videos, graphics, blog posts, and email newsletters.
• Ensure all content aligns with brand messaging, tone, and values.
• Use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot, etc.) to track and report on campaign performance, website traffic, and conversion rates.
• Conduct regular analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities for optimization.
• Present findings to senior management with actionable recommendations.
• Manage the digital marketing budget, ensuring that all initiatives are cost-effective and deliver measurable results.
• Allocate resources efficiently across channels and campaigns to maximize impact.
• Track expenditures and provide regular updates on budget status to leadership.

Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor Degree (B.Sc.) or HND in Marketing, Business Administration or any other related field
• 5 – 7 years of work experience, 2 of which should be a managerial role.
• Excellent Communications Skill
• Strong Interpersonal and People.

Application Closing Date
11th March, 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.