Diageo

About the Company

Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry.

With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future.

To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Diageo

Job Title

National Account Manager

Job Description

**Job Title:** National Account Manager **Role Summary** Lead strategic account management and business development for key clients in the premium spirits sector, driving growth through commercial agreements and aligned strategies. **Expectations** - Minimum 4 years in premium consumer goods/spirits industry, with 2+ cycles of commercial negotiation. - Proven experience in complex negotiations (large retail chains, beverage distributors, specialty retailers). **Key Responsibilities** - Manage strategic account portfolios (national distributors, specialty retailers). - Negotiate annual commercial agreements (assortment, pricing, promotions, merchandising). - Develop, present, and execute annual business plans aligned with company strategy. - Own P&L performance, forecast sales, and analyze client data (sell-in, sell-out, market insights). - Collaborate with trade marketing, category management, and field teams for operational execution. - Drive innovation initiatives and support product launches with clients. - Optimize commercial processes to enhance market effectiveness. **Required Skills** - Expertise in strategic account management and high-level negotiation. - Business plan development and execution. - P&L management and data-driven decision-making. - Client insights transformation into actionable growth strategies. - Relationship-building with diverse stakeholders (purchasing, category managers, retailers). - Innovation and entrepreneurial problem-solving. - Cross-functional leadership and team collaboration. **Required Education & Certifications** - Fluent French; professional-level English essential. - Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools.

Paris, France

On site

20-09-2025

Company Name

Diageo

Job Title

Talent Engagement Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Talent Engagement Manager Role Summary: Lead commercial hiring and talent engagement for a day-rate contract role. Partner with senior stakeholders to attract high-caliber, diverse talent for a critical business unit in early growth. Focus on building a high-performing team aligned with organizational performance goals. Expactations: Proven in-house talent acquisition expertise. Must manage ambiguity and deliver results in fast-paced, matrixed environments. Strong stakeholder influence and consulting skills required. Key Responsibilities: - Spearhead commercial recruitment for a high-impact growth project. - Develop and execute talent strategies prioritizing diversity, inclusion, and employer branding. - Coach stakeholders on hiring best practices and data-driven recruitment insights. - Collaborate cross-functionally to align hiring with strategic business outcomes. Required Skills: - Experience in in-house talent acquisition, preferably commercial hiring. - Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders and influence complex hiring decisions. - Strong consultative skills for organizational change and stakeholder engagement. - Expertise in Diversity & Inclusion practices and employer branding. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field. - Fluent in French (written/verbal). Experience with commercial hiring in Francophone regions preferred.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-10-2025

Company Name

Diageo

Job Title

HR Graduate Programme 2026

Job Description

**Job Title** HR Graduate Programme 2026 **Role Summary** A two‑year rotational programme across key HR functions. Participants work as generalist HR partners to a core business unit and then specialise in areas such as Learning & Development, Talent Strategy, Performance & Reward, Organisation Effectiveness or Business Partnering. The programme blends formal training, leadership development, mentoring and hands‑on projects to build a foundation for a senior HR career. **Expectations** - Hold or be finishing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in 2026 or within the past two years. - Proficient in English and able to relocate within Europe during the programme. - Have the legal right to work in the UK; no sponsorship provided. - Self‑motivated, high‑energy learner with a track record of turning ideas into action. **Key Responsibilities** - Partner with business units in a generalist HR role, delivering people solutions and driving engagement. - Develop expertise in a specialist HR centre of excellence during a second rotation. - Lead or contribute to HR projects that improve processes, culture or business performance. - Analyse HR data to inform decision‑making and communicate insights to stakeholders. - Participate in a structured leadership curriculum, mentorship, and coaching sessions. **Required Skills** - Strong analytical and data‑driven mindset. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Adaptability, flexibility and resilience in a fast‑moving environment. - Collaboration and teamwork; ability to work cross‑functionally. - Integrity, respect and a continuous learning mindset. **Required Education & Certifications** - Academic degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in any discipline, graduating 2026 or within the last two years. - No specific certifications required, though familiarity with HR practices or analytics tools is advantageous.

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

29-10-2025

Company Name

Diageo

Job Title

Category Development Manager

Job Description

**Job title** Category Development Manager **Role Summary** Lead growth and profitability of the Off‑Trade channel in France. Partner with sales, shopper marketing, and marketing teams to design and execute category strategies, optimise merchandising, assortment, pricing, and promotions, and drive market share performance. **Expectations** - Deliver net sales value and market share results for the Off‑Trade portfolio. - Act as a trusted partner for key retail and specialised distributors, positioning the company as the preferred category management advisor. - Provide actionable insights, KPI frameworks, and continuous improvement recommendations. **Key Responsibilities** - Co‑responsible for off‑trade net sales value and market share performance. - Collaborate with Commercial and Shopper Marketing to develop and implement ambitious category plans focused on brand growth and operational excellence. - Build and sustain relationships with retail partners; co‑create multi‑category growth plans based on consumer insights and market trends. - Lead projects on merchandising, assortment, pricing, and promotional tactics using distributor/consumer panel data analysis. - Promote category management culture internally and externally; drive cross‑functional leadership and innovation. - Inform and support sales teams in activation execution and performance tracking. - Define, monitor, and recommend KPI dashboards for activation performance and introduce innovative methods for continuous improvement. - Work closely with Marketing on annual planning and channel financial performance management. - Ensure adherence to governance, compliance, and risk management standards. **Required Skills** - Proven experience in category development or trade marketing within consumer goods, preferably spirits or luxury sector. - Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional teams or projects. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking; expertise in data and distribution/consumer panel analysis. - Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative mindset, and ability to influence stakeholders. - Comfortable operating in complex, matrixed organisations. - Fluency in French and English. - Leadership presence, ambition, curiosity, and commitment to inclusive culture. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred). - No specific certifications required.

Paris, France

On site

05-11-2025