Sales Manager at Diageo

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

People Management, Coaching, Networking, Influencing, Communication, Selling Skills, Planning, Negotiating, Training and Development, Performance Management, Problem Solving, Commercial Acumen, Collaboration

Industry

Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Job Description : Additional Job Description About the Function: Our Sales team love building relationships, connecting with customers to sell our much-loved brands in new and vibrant markets where they can thrive. They help sell our iconic brands across 180 countries every year. We’re operating across different markets, channels, and areas of expertise. Using your curiosity and passion, you’ll make the most of consumer insight and digital platforms, reaching new customers, markets, and celebrations to help us achieve our growth potential. We’ll support your learning and growth as you develop your career with us and work with people across our business to realise your fullest potential About the role: To lead a highly effective team of sales representatives in On-Trade to win market share for Diageo and outperform the competition. People management; coaching; networking and influencing; communication; selling skills; planning; negotiating; training and development; performance management; systems; problem solving, commercial acumen, collaboration, etc. Role Responsibilities: Manage execution of the Formal On-Trade Strategy as per defined standards of excellence in Business Plans and Cycle activity. Plan for sales effectiveness on a quarterly basis to achieve KPIs. Measure and review sales out performance. Build relationships with key On Trade and Redistributor customers. Manage sales budget and comply with Measurement and Evaluation business principles for the team. Full On-Trade database accountability. Effectively recruit, coach, develop and motivate people for a high performance culture. Build collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders (Customer/Brand Marketing, Reserve, National Accounts, Off Trade, Sales OPS and HR). Experience / skills required: 3-5 years Sales experience, including people leadership Commercial experience in FMCG is advantageous Suitable degree Valid Driver’s license Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Port Elizabeth Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2025-10-06 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ

Responsibilities

Lead a highly effective team of sales representatives in On-Trade to win market share for Diageo. Manage execution of the Formal On-Trade Strategy and build relationships with key customers.