Flagship pan-African graduate trainee programme at Nigeria's oldest bank. Any discipline, 2:2 minimum, NYSC by June 30. Pan-African placement options. Deadline June 28.
Graduate Trainee Programme 2026
Seven Up Bottling Company is one of Nigeria's most established FMCG manufacturers, behind iconic brands including 7UP, Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, and Aquafina. This graduate trainee programme is structured for fresh graduates with up to 2 years of experience and offers hands-on rotation across business functions. Open to any discipline at 2:1 minimum, with NYSC completion required. The "flexible to work in any location" requirement signals national placement — good for graduates outside Lagos. A solid FMCG opportunity alongside Indomie for graduates targeting consumer goods careers.
About Seven Up Bottling Company
Seven Up Bottling Company Plc is one of Nigeria's largest bottling companies and a major player in West African FMCG. The company manufactures and distributes a portfolio of internationally recognised beverage brands including 7UP, Pepsi, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Teem, and Aquafina table water, alongside its own brands. With manufacturing plants across Nigeria and a distribution network reaching every state, Seven Up Bottling Company provides career opportunities across operations, sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions.
About the role
The Graduate Trainee Programme is Seven Up Bottling Company's structured early-career development pathway. Trainees gain hands-on experience and develop key competencies through rotation across various business functions, while receiving structured training designed to build a strong foundation for long-term careers within the company.
What you'll do
- Participate in structured training and rotation across business functions
- Develop core competencies across operations, sales, marketing, finance, or supply chain
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to real business challenges
- Support business operations and contribute to organisational objectives
- Build foundational FMCG industry experience
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
- Minimum Second Class Upper (2:1) or equivalent
- 0–2 years of work experience
- NYSC Certificate required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Flexibility to work in any location across Nigeria
Compensation & benefits
- Structured graduate training programme
- Hands-on experience across multiple business functions
- Exposure to one of Nigeria's largest FMCG manufacturers
- Career pathway within an established consumer goods company
- Multi-location flexibility — national placement opportunities
- Foundation for long-term FMCG career development
Ready to apply?
You'll be redirected to Seven Up Seamless Hiring Portal to complete your application.
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