Job Vacancies @ Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company – 2 Positions
Coca-Cola HBC (Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company) is a bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company. Job vacancies at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Nigeria offer incredible opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment. Coca-Cola HBC is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland and has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange and secondary listing on the Athens Exchange. The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company and operates in more than 200 countries.
Life at Coca-Cola HBC is fast-paced and challenging, with fair rewards and exciting learning opportunities. We promote an inclusive workplace, value diverse views and opinions and always appoint the best person for the job, ensuring equality in our shortlists and appointments. Take up the challenge. Join us!
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
1.) Distributor Manager
2.) Utility Controller
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Distributor Manager
Job Title: Distributor Manager
Location: Nigeria
Job Category: Sales
Work mode: On-site
About the Job
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering sales targets in line with the Company’s look of success, Codes of Business Conduct, and Commercial Strategy.
- The Distributor Manager leads, plans, and organizes the work of a team of Merchandizers and Pre-sellers.
- He/She is accountable for the commercial performance, distributor operating standards, customer relationship management, company asset/data management, and development of assigned customer universe.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive execution of company business plans in sales volume, revenue, numeric and product availability.
- Organize, plan, and communicate sales targets and call frequencies to team members.
- Use available systems to monitor team performance and ensure operational excellence in line with internal policies.
- Plan and deploy materials needed to achieve Look of Success (LOS) standards according to RED guidelines.
- Implement IMCR management routines, procedures, and uphold Company policies including Code of Business Conduct (COBC).
- Monitor and act on outcomes from CDE data (e.g., missing/faulty/unproductive coolers).
- Execute audit visits to outlets for order-taking, delivery verification, and LOS standards compliance.
- Build and manage strong, compliant, and efficient distributor operations.
- Achieve optimum distributor P&L performance, working closely with Commercial Finance and Management to drive improvements.
- Ensure stock taking accuracy and distributor compliance to company operating standards.
- Manage Distributor Account Receivables (AR) in line with company credit policy.
- Perform distributor assessments and monitor performance against KBIs (e.g., DOSA, OTIF).
- Lead, develop, and coach Pre-sellers and Merchandizers through on-the-job training and formal inductions.
- Build strong Distributor Sales Teams and ensure capability development and knowledge preservation.
- Act as first-level support for system users in distributor warehouses, coordinating necessary trainings.
- Foster a high-performance culture and drive continuous improvement across the team.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with customers, resolving conflicts constructively.
- Build strong partnerships with contractual and potential distributors.
- Develop productive, influential cross-functional relationships (Field Sales, Commercial Finance, Logistics, BSS/DTPS).
- Negotiate and control promotional activities and customer agreements to maximize growth.
- Identify new growth opportunities in the territory by understanding market trends and competitive actions.
- Implement best practices from within CCHBC and share innovations across markets.
- Drive successful implementation of new procedures, product launches, and process improvements.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in front-line sales and people management.
- Track record of achieving volume and revenue targets in a competitive environment.
- Strong understanding of CDE profitability and distributor management.
- Knowledge of partnering with customers/clients, cost management, and financial administration.
- Proficiency in sales force management, computer applications, and company systems and procedures.
- Expertise in target setting, call planning, and effective sales execution.
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and customer relationship management skills.
- Strong time management and task prioritization.
- Ability to coach and develop others for high performance.
- Effective communication skills to understand and influence customer needs.
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making abilities.
- High self-motivation, resilience, and results orientation.
- Distributor operational excellence and profitability improvement.
- Team capability building and continuous knowledge development.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
2.) Utility Controller
Job Title: Utility Controller
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Job Category: Supply Chain
Work mode: On-site
About the Job
- The Utility Controller is responsible for implementation and execution of planned and scheduled maintenance orders and ensures full usage of SAP PM.
- Ensuring reliability and availability of plant assets through effective supervision of executed maintenance tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate execution of planned and scheduled maintenance orders for all utility equipment at minimal cost.
- Planning and monitoring of maintenance requirements and costing in relation to maintenance plan and budget.
- Manage Technical personnel to improve knowledge and skill on utility equipment
- Maintenance With the MSE & MPs, organizes and schedules annual overhaul of Utilities and facilities
- Improves efficiencies of assets by increasing preventive maintenance and to minimize breakdowns and reduce MTBF.
- Follow up with the spare part storekeeper to ensure optimal spare parts and maintenance materials inventory management without outage.
- Maintains effective systems to ensure CCH/TCCC products and package quality
- Establishes and maintains productive relationships with team, peers, internal customers, institutions & suppliers
- Implements performance management systems with discipline to ensure that all team members deliver full performance.
Requirements
- Relevant Engineering Degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant technical experience
- Proficient in MS office & effective use of SAP ERM software
- Good understanding of plant QHSE modalities and codes
- Understanding of business case/cost benefits analysis preparation
- Maintenance & reliability skills
- Knowledge and interpretation of policies, procedures, and systems in manufacturing
- Adequate project management skills
- Problem solving and adequate analytical skills
- Full knowledge of CCH & TCCC System, policies, and all relevant standards.
Application Closing Date
20th January, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
