Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands such as Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio, Guinness, Smirnoff and Baileys
Job Summary
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands such as Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio, Guinness, Smirnoff and Baileys.
The Distributor Manager will be essential to the success of a new multi-year national distribution agreement with Gruppo Montenegro, driving execution excellence and commercial performance in Italy.
The role offers a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including an incentive plan, company car and fuel card, mobile phone, employee assistance programme, welfare plan, and industry-leading sales capability training.
Matching Summary
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands such as Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Don Julio, Guinness, Smirnoff and Baileys.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Distributor management expertise
Strong analytical skills
Forecasting and S&OP knowledge
Commercial acumen in FMCG or Spirits
Stakeholder management and influencing
Execution excellence across channels
Fluent Italian and professional English
Nice-to-have
Entrepreneurial and matrix environment adaptability
High personal accountability
Collaboration and partnership building
Experience with IRI/Nielsen/GfK and Power BI
Knowledge of Italian On Trade and Off Trade
Key Requirements
8+ years commercial experience
Experience managing distributors and building JBPs
Strong knowledge of Italian On Trade and Off Trade