Spirits Account Manager - South Ireland (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

Diageo; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Subsidised gym membership

Contributory pension

Health insurance

Annual bonus (≈20%)

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Job summary

Diageo is seeking a dynamic sales professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract across Ireland (South West & South East regions, including Limerick). You will win market share for our spirits portfolio, partner with top on-trade customers, and deliver tailored commercial programs that drive brand love and sustainable growth.

You will report to the Head of Spirits and work with both local and global brand teams to execute high-impact projects, build strong relationships, and optimise brand

Qualifications

• High level spirits knowledge.
• Strong commercial drive and commercial curiosity.
• Proven brand development and activation experience.
• Analytical and core selling skills.
• Can build powerful relationships and work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Win sustainable market share of spirits in Ireland across top outlets and groups.
• Lead the spirits growth plan in key strategic groups with head office engagement.
• Collaborate with On-Trade operators to implement programs and tailored activities/events.
• Work with the sales team to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Develop and execute a commercial brand strategy to generate brand love with key influencers.

Skills

Spirit knowledge

Commercial drive

Brand development

Analytical selling

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description :About usWith over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.About the functionSales is where our brands meet the real world.This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter.It’s a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.About the role*This is a 12-month Fixed Term contract role*Location South West & South East - Galway, Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Waterford & KilkennyDo you have the desire to establish and grow the best spirits' portfolio in the world across the most influential on trade venues and groups in Ireland?Do you want to not only implement great brand plans, but crucially work collaboratively with top customers to develop your own ideas for our brands and bring them to life?Do you have the skills to delight these customers commercially while still delivering a margin enhancing proposition for Diageo?Can you create real followership among the people you work with?Do you generate real trust with people, and they want to collaborate with you?If you can do these, and if you are up for leading a growth agenda where you will leave a real legacy then this is the role for you.You will report to the Head of Spirits, with direct responsibility for the spirits portfolio performance in most influential customers and strategic Groups across the On-Trade Channel.In this role, you will:Win sustainable market share of spirits: Grow share of spirits disproportionately.Win spirits share commercially in the top outlets and groups across Ireland: Build and execute the commercial investment strategy.Lead the spirits growth plan in key strategic groups through brilliant head office engagement and relationship management.Be the best partner through amazing engagement and activation: Collaborate with Strategic On-Trade operators to implement programs & develop tailored activity & events. Work alongside and with the current sales team to deliver a seamless customer experience.Amplify our brands: Collaborate with local and global brand and distillery teams to develop high impact brand projects for the portfolio).Brand Advocacy: Devise and implement a commercial brand strategy to generate brand love across key on trade influencers and bar tenders in the top venues in Ireland with custom brand training and engagement.Lead M&E activity to ensure we are constantly improving our plans.About youExperience / skills requiredHigh level spirits knowledgeStrong commercial drive and commercial curiosityProven brand development and activation experienceAnalytical and core selling skillsCan build powerful relationships and work collaboratively within a teamWorking with UsFlexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activitiesOn site gym or subsidised gym membershipContributary pension schemeComprehensive health insurance for you and your familyAnnual bonus of circa 20% of your base salary (dependent on performance)Share optionsOur purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.Recruitment Scam WarningProtecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.Worker Type :RegularPrimary Location:St James GateAdditional Locations :CorkJob Posting Start Date :2026-04-20