National Account Manager - On Premise (11 month Contract)

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg Rum, Mr Black & Ello, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. 

Join us to create a career worth celebrating. 

About the Function:

​​​Sales is where our brands meet the real world.

This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter everywhere.

It’s a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.

About the Role:

We are looking for a National Account Manager to take full ownership of the On-Premise Channel.

This is a role with end-to-end accountability — where you will lead the strategy, performance and growth of your customer portfolio. You will shape and deliver customer plans, owning outcomes across revenue, profitability and investment.

You will partner closely with customers and internal teams to unlock opportunities, optimise trade investment and deliver strong return on investment. Operating with a high level of ownership, you will manage your customer as a business — balancing short-term delivery with long-term value creation.

Role Responsibilities:

• Own and grow customer performance, delivering against revenue, share and profitability targets.
• Develop and implement joint business plans that unlock sustainable growth.
• Find opportunities and translate them into commercial outcomes through execution.
• Lead customer conversations with credibility, influence and a strong understanding of value drivers.
• Partner cross-functionally to align plans and deliver results end-to-end.
• Use data, insights and commercial judgement to inform decisions and prioritisation.

Experience / Skills Required:

• A track record of owning and delivering commercial outcomes in a complex environment, ideally within a broader consumer packaged goods context.
• High commercial acumen and customer account management experience ideally with on-premise channel.
• Develop and implement joint business plans that unlock sustainable growth,
• Find opportunities and translate them into commercial outcomes through execution.
• Lead customer conversations with credibility, influence and a strong understanding of value drivers.
• Partner cross-functionally to align plans and deliver results end-to-end.
• Use data, insights and commercial judgement to inform decisions and prioritisation.

Flexible Working:

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 

Rewards & Benefits:

At Diageo, we offer more than just a role— we offer an environment where you can thrive, grow and be recognised for your impact.

• Competitive reward – Market-leading salary, performance-driven bonus and industry perks
• Flexible ways of working – Hybrid working with no set office days, empowering you to balance work and life in a way that works for you
• Industry-leading family leave – Generous paid parental leave for all parents, along with support for life’s key moments
• Health & wellbeing – Comprehensive support including mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
• Career growth – Access to global opportunities, leading learning programmes and clear pathways for development
• Inclusive culture – A values-led, inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work
• Product perks – Employee discounts and experiences across our iconic portfolio

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. 

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture. In order to ensure we’re supporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close in 21 days.

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