Business Development Managers at Seven-Up Bottling Company

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

Slots: 7
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job brief

• Seven-Up Bottling Company is hiring for an experienced Business Development Manager who 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 and retail 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 result oriented environment.
• 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.
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform, and motivate.
• Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: 
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Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline 18th July, 2025.