Full-Time
Business Development Manager
Diageo
10,001+ employees
Global leader in premium alcoholic beverages
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Sydney NSW, Australia
This position involves regular local travel.
- Proactive and accountable
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Natural relationship builder
- Confident, persuasive, and customer-focused
- Commercially savvy
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify opportunities
- Stay across industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour
- Engage with on-premise customers and lead meetings, tastings, and activations
- Execute winning sales strategies to achieve volume and distribution targets
- Work closely with marketing, supply chain, and commercial teams
- Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations
Diageo is a global leader in the production and distribution of premium alcoholic beverages, including spirits and beer. The company offers a wide range of over 200 brands, which are sold in 180 countries around the world. Diageo's product lineup includes both well-established brands with a long history and newer brands that appeal to modern consumers. The company employs over 30,000 people across more than 135 countries, allowing it to connect with a diverse consumer base and adapt to different markets. What sets Diageo apart from its competitors is its commitment to sustainability and responsible drinking, as well as its continuous investment in brand development and innovation. The goal of Diageo is to maintain its leadership position in the alcoholic beverage industry while positively impacting society and the environment.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1997
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Non-alcoholic spirits market grows at 31% CAGR, boosting Diageo's market position.
- Berkshire Hathaway's investment signals confidence in Diageo's growth potential.
- E-commerce growth reshapes alcohol purchasing, benefiting Diageo's distribution channels.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition in non-alcoholic spirits may erode Diageo's market share.
- Rising raw material costs could impact Diageo's profit margins.
- Regulatory challenges in emerging markets may complicate Diageo's expansion efforts.
What makes Diageo unique
- Diageo leads the non-alcoholic spirits market with Ritual Zero Proof acquisition.
- Diageo's premiumization strategy includes acquiring super-premium brands like Don Papa Rum.
- Diageo invests in sustainability with a carbon-neutral brewery funded by Enterprise Ireland.
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Company News
Diageo North America has acquired Ritual Zero Proof Non-Alcoholic Spirits, the leading non-alc spirit brand in the U.S. since its 2019 launch. This move aligns with Diageo’s Growth Ambition for sustainable growth. Ritual offers non-alc alternatives to whiskey, tequila, gin, rum, and aperitif. The U.S. non-alc category has grown +31% CAGR over five years, with non-alc spirits as the fastest-growing segment. Diageo is the top non-alc spirits player globally, holding leading market shares in major markets.
The drinks giant raised €1.9 billion ($2.1 billion) from a three part offering
Guinness owner said funds were for carbon-neutral brewery in Newbridge
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has taken a $41.3mln stake in Diageo PLC, the FTSE 100 maker of Johnnie Walker whisky and Tanqueray gin. Shares in the...
Diageo Plc has reached an agreement to acquire Don Papa Rum, a super-premium, dark rum from the Philippines.