Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager - Sydney CBD
About Us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Join a team of passionate professionals around the world and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.
Join us to create a career worth celebrating.
What this role means to Diageo and your future career...
As a Business Development Manager based in Sydney CBD, you'll report to the Field Sales Manager and join our energetic, game-changing Commercial team. This role is on-premise, giving you the opportunity to work directly with some of the most dynamic venues in Sydney.
This is an exciting entry point into the world of FMCG sales. You'll be hands-on with our iconic global portfolio, learning from industry leaders, undergoing tailored training, and getting real-world experience that sets you up for a thriving career at Diageo.
Please note: This position involves regular local travel.
What your day might look like:
- Know Your Market: Stay across industry trends, competitor activity, and consumer behaviour to spot growth opportunities.
- Build Relationships: Engage with a diverse range of on-premise customers (e.g., bars, restaurants, event venues) across your territory. Lead regular meetings, tastings, and activations to grow Diageo's presence.
- Drive Sales: Execute winning sales strategies across our broad portfolio to achieve volume and distribution targets.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with marketing, supply chain and commercial teams to bring campaigns and initiatives to life in your venues.
- Negotiate Like a Pro: Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations, creating win-win outcomes for your customers and Diageo.
- You're proactive, accountable, and take pride in owning your territory.
- You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- You're a natural relationship builder - confident, persuasive, and customer-focused.
- You're commercially savvy and love solving problems and identifying opportunities.
We believe in flexibility and inclusion, and we recognise and reward high performance. Some of our standout benefits include:
- Competitive base salary
- Industry-leading sales incentive program
- Company vehicle (Tool of Trade)
- Product allowance
- Tailored training and professional development
- 6 months full pay parental leave
- Mental wellbeing support & fitness subscriptions
- Flexible leave entitlements
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
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