Business Development Manager (FMCG) 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: Business Development Manager (FMCG) 

Location: Uyo / Eket / Ikot Ekpene - Akwa Ibom / Calabar - Cross River
Job Type: Full Time

Summary

• The Business Development Manager will leverage the strong sales and leadership skills to drive new business growth for Seven Up products across TDIs and Retail channels. He will be a champion for innovation, spearheading the successful sales and distribution of new product developments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to expand the business reach within the assigned territory, focusing on acquiring new TDIs andretail partnerships.
• Lead the identification and qualification of new business opportunities, conducting in-depth market research and analysis.
• Negotiate and close high-value deals, exceeding targets and contributing significantly to revenue growth.
• Motivate and inspire others, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive sales reports,
• Possess a "builder mindset," proactively building and nurturing long-term relationships with key decision-makers.
• Champion the adoption of the business new product developments by driving sales and distribution strategies for successful market launch.

Requirements

• A First Degree in a management course or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years FMCG sales managerial experience in route to market and sales management with a proven track record. A post graduate degree in a relevant field will be an advantage.

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

Application Deadline 7th May, 2025.