Trade Activation Executive

Who We Are

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 Smirnoff and Don Julio, 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.

Join our Sales Team

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 this role

Support the planning and execution of best-in-class trade activation programs that bring Diageo's premium brands to life across Australia's on-premise channel.

Working closely with the Senior Customer Marketing Manager, Brand Marketing, Sales, Advocacy and external agency partners, you'll coordinate the delivery of customer activations, new product launches, seasonal campaigns and experiential programs that drive visibility, trial and commercial growth.

You'll play a key role in ensuring activations are delivered on time, within budget and to a premium standard, while supporting field teams with the tools and assets needed to execute brilliantly in market.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the delivery of national and customer-specific on-premise activation campaigns.
• Partner with Commercial, Brand and Advocacy teams to tailor activations for key customers and venue groups.
• Manage agencies, suppliers and production partners to deliver premium activation assets.
• Coordinate venue activations, events and experiential marketing programs.
• Support new product launches and seasonal campaigns.
• Manage POS production, logistics and distribution.
• Raise purchase orders, track budgets and support campaign reporting.
• Track and manage activation performance, ensuring visibility of delivery, execution quality, compliance and ROI, and driving continuous optimisation across activation programs.

The required qualifications for this role are:

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce or related field
• 2–5+ years in FMCG / Sales / Activation / Customer Marketing / Field Sales
• Experience in activation fulfilment, POS deployment, or execution delivery roles
• Experience in the on-premise channel, including sales, venue marketing, customer marketing or trade activation.
• Experience working with agencies or fulfilment partners (e.g. HH Global or equivalent)
• High attention to detail with strong project management and execution capability

Working with Us

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. 

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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