With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.
Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more
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.
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.
To lead the commercial performance of Premium Grocery customers by developing and executing customer growth plans that deliver sustainable revenue, profit and market share growth for both Diageo and its customers. The role is accountable for building strong customer relationships, leading commercial negotiations, delivering agreed business plans and ensuring excellent execution through effective cross-functional collaboration. The National Account Manager acts as the primary point of contact for customers, translating commercial and consumer insights into actionable plans that create long-term value while maintaining operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Customer & Commercial Performance – Deliver agreed sales, profit and market share targets through effective commercial management of customer accounts. Identify growth opportunities and implement plans that drive sustainable business performance.
Joint Business Planning & Execution – Develop and execute customer business plans aligned to commercial priorities and customer objectives. Ensure all agreed activity is delivered effectively and generates the expected return on investment.
Customer Relationship Management – Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with customer stakeholders at multiple levels. Lead negotiations, manage issues effectively and position Diageo as a valued and collaborative business partner.
Commercial Insight & Opportunity Identification – Use customer, market and consumer insights to identify opportunities, recommend actions and support decision-making. Monitor performance and adapt plans to maximise commercial outcomes.
Cross-Functional Leadership – Work collaboratively across Sales, Customer Marketing, Supply, Finance and other business functions to ensure excellent execution of plans and delivery of customer commitments. Act as a role model within the wider sales organisation and support in coaching and management of National Account Executive priorities.
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.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package
Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
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Worker Type :Regular
Primary Location:1HQ
Job Posting Start Date : 2026-10-01
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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.
