Innovation Commercialisation Manager

Diageo; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global drinks company in Hamburg is seeking an experienced professional to manage innovation projects and lead their commercialization. This role requires strong commercial acumen and the ability to work across teams to ensure successful product launches. Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years of experience in related fields and a passion for creativity in problem-solving.

Leistungen

Health Insurance

Performance Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Commuter Benefits Program

Qualifikationen

• 4-6 years commercial experience with a consistent track record in business delivery.
• Ability to work with ambiguity and manage multiple projects.
• Outstanding ability to build and nurture genuine relationships based on mutual trust.

Aufgaben

• Translate the Northern European innovation pipeline into a commercial reality.
• Lead the commercialization of innovation projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams for excellent product launch.

Kenntnisse

Commercial acumen

Creative problem solving

Building relationships

Managing project pace

Jobbeschreibung

With over 200 brands, from Johnnie Walker to Casamigos to Bulleit, sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company.

• Industry: Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods & Services

About us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of outstanding character, and in 250 years, that has not changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons including Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. That's why we trust them with our legacy and why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.

Role Dimensions

Innovation is the heart of Diageo and plays a key role in brand building enabling brands to improve equity, access new consumers and occasions as well as enticing premiumisation and crafting incremental value for our customers.

You will play a meaningful role in translating the Northern European innovation pipeline into a commercial reality. You will achieve this through concept and design, commercialization of each project, and supervision of a perfect activation across all touchpoints. The role works closely with the European Innovation, Sales, and Marketing teams throughout all the process.

Top Accountabilities

Functional:

• Our customers and the trade are encouraged by our innovation agenda - the pipeline is rooted in our customer, consumer and market insight and opportunities. You will ensure all innovation has clear consumer and customer needs.
• Clear thought through Commercialization - Lead the commercialization of our innovation pipeline, working with marketing and sales to ensure our organization is set up for commercial success with all launches.
• Outstanding launches - our execution is the envy of our peers. You will work with a cross-functional team of Brand, Activation and NRM to lead excellent launch, champion and exit plans, interventions when needed and ensure we deliver our AOP. This should include a three-year plan at launch.
• Supervise and Review Execution - Partner with Marketing to ensure clear review and course accurate where needed for all Northern Europe launches. Support the development of the innovation strategy with the Northern Europe LT and work closely with the innovation team in Europe to develop a robust pipeline
• Internal and external teamwork - Delegate effectively and influence across levels to make things happen.
• Creative Problem solving - You can find solutions for business challenges and ensure internal barriers do not get in the way of external success.
• Commercial Expertise - You have a deep understanding of customer needs, and can use this insight to develop your projects.

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• 4-6 years commercial experience -with a consistent track record in business delivery
• Ability to work with ambiguity and at pace with multiple projects.
• Outstanding ability to build and nurture genuine relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
• Successful management of senior team members at all levels, contributing to strong and positive outcomes.
• A history of working across media, digital, experiential, PR, culture, social and with external agencies.

About you

• 4-6 years commercial experience -with a consistent track record in business delivery
• Ability to work with ambiguity and at pace with multiple projects.
• Outstanding ability to build and nurture genuine relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
• Successful management of senior team members at all levels, contributing to strong and positive outcomes.
• A history of working across media, digital, experiential, PR, culture, social and with external agencies.

Our Offer

• An inclusive company culture that puts employees and their development first
• A competitive salary with bonus and many benefits that suit your lifestyle
• An industry leading parental leave policy
• ...and of course, THE best colleagues!

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for Diageo to thrive and to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Don't let anything stop you from applying!

Client-provided location(s): Hamburg, Germany

Job ID: Diageo-JR1116424

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-08T23:40:03

Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness

• Health Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• FSA
• FSA With Employer Contribution
• HSA
• HSA With Employer Contribution
• Fitness Subsidies
• Pet Insurance
• Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
• Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Family Support Resources

Work Flexibility

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

Financial and Retirement

• Pension
• Stock Purchase Program
• Performance Bonus
• Relocation Assistance

Professional Development

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Promote From Within
• 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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