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New York, New York, United States
Onsite
Job Description :
About us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker anda 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.
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.
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.
Sales Operations Manager – Key Accounts
About this role
The Sales Operations Manager helps turn Key Account customer plans into clear priorities and executable direction for Off-Premise Spirits markets.
Team Structure: Reports to the Director, Sales Operations - Key Accounts and works as part of the Key Accounts Sales Operations team. The role partners closely with Key Account customer teams, regional sales teams, distributor partners, and specialist functions including Trade Activation, Revenue Growth Management, Innovation, Supply, and Analytics.
Role and Responsibilities
Experience/skills required:
Educational & Professional Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience. Minimum 5 years of commercial, sales operations, customer development, or related experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods; Beverage Alcohol experience preferred.
Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of Off-Premise customer planning, regional sales execution, and distributor ways of working.
Planning & Communication: Ability to turn complex inputs into simple, actionable plans and communicate clearly across field teams, cross-functional partners, and senior leaders.
Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret customer and market performance, identify material gaps and opportunities, and translate findings into action.
Technical & Personal Skills: Strong Excel and PowerPoint capability. Highly organized, collaborative, self-directed, and able to influence without direct authority in a fast-paced environment.
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.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
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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Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
3WTCAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-10-29
3 WORLD TRADE CENTER, NY: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $115.575 TO $192.625 (ANNUAL)
At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.
