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Sales Manager - Telesales

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Diageo

Sales Manager - Telesales

Istanbul, Turkey

Who We Are

We are on a journey to reloading and renewing the socialization and celebration heritage of this land for generations to come.

Our ambition is to be the best performing, most trusted, and respected consumer products company in Turkey.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Role

We're looking for a collaborative and strategic leader to help us shape the future of sales. In this role, you'll:

  • Define sales channel goals and create actionable plans, programs, and budgets to achieve them - ensuring compliance with all relevant competition laws.
  • Optimize the use of marketing and operational budgets while staying aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead, inspire, and empower the Customer Executive team, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute.
  • Champion performance through inclusive recruitment, development, and coaching practices.
  • Analyze operational data to create accurate forecasts and performance insights that support strategic business decisions.
  • Prepare clear and timely performance reports on a quarterly and annual basis, supporting effective channel-based planning.
  • Translate business insights and market analysis into impactful, compliant action plans.
  • Build strong cross-functional partnerships across sales and other key departments, as well as with external partners.
  • Engage in regular field visits in alignment with company policies and values.
  • Oversee telesales and digital partner collaborations in coordination with procurement teams.

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What You Bring

We're excited to meet people from all backgrounds who are ready to bring their unique strengths to this opportunity. You'll thrive in this role if you have:
  • A Bachelor's degree
  • Working proficiency in English
  • Willingness to travel as needed; valid driver's license
  • 5+ years of experience in sales (FMCG experience is a plus)
  • 3+ years of experience leading and developing teams
  • Exposure to or experience in call center operations
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and comfort with digital platforms
  • A people-first leadership style with strong coaching and team-building skills
  • Strong planning and organizational capabilities
  • An analytical mindset with a solid understanding of financials
  • Effective and inclusive communication skills; results-driven and proactive
  • A passion for innovation, collaboration, and shared success
  • Experience setting sales strategies and performance targets


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.

Client-provided location(s): İstanbul, Türkiye
Job ID: Diageo-JR1112529
Employment Type: Full Time

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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