Commercial Transformation & BE Manager

Diageo; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global premium drinks company in Milan is seeking a professional to lead commercial transformation efforts. The position requires extensive experience in FMCG, fluency in Italian and English, and strong leadership. Responsibilities include developing transformation strategies, process optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. The company offers competitive benefits including health insurance and a gym pass.

Servizi

Modern work-life balance policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym pass

Incentive plan

Product discounts

Health insurance

Life and accident insurance

Leadership training

Competenze

• Extensive experience in leading commercial transformation or business effectiveness roles within the FMCG industry.
• Adaptable team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of change and success management in theory and practice.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute a comprehensive transformation strategy.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Lead change management efforts.
• Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of initiatives.
• Work closely with key departments to ensure alignment on transformation goals.

Conoscenze

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Strong analytical skills

Excellent leadership abilities

Exceptional communication skills

Results-driven mindset

Experience in managing high-performing teams

Ability to link strategy and analysis into business cases

Creative mindset

Descrizione del lavoro

About Us

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value!

Job Description

Location: Milan
Contract terms: Permanent

Market Opportunity: The ITALY market represents a significant scale and growth opportunity for Diageo over the next 5 years. Being the strongest second player in the Spirits category, Diageo is well placed to accelerate its market share growth and deliver upper quartile NSV and profit CAGR returns through to 2030. In order to unlock this performance, it is essential that Diageo has best‑in‑class commercial strategy and business effectiveness teams to deliver the NSV, market share and margin expansion goals.

About The Role

Reports into the Commercial Director. The role will support mainly the Italian market but will also have close connections and collaboration with Global Sales to ensure market alignment to Global strategy, vision and best practice and DBS. Key stakeholders within the market include Channel & Sales directors, Sales managers and Activation Managers in each channel. No direct P&L responsibility, but the role influences growth opportunities across the full market P&L, ranging from improving the effectiveness of the RtC to deliver NSV upside via better outlet execution and improving the efficiency of the RtC to allow for re‑investment behind the best growth drivers. It also covers other business transformation projects that will impact the market P&L.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive transformation strategy that aligns with Diageo's overall business objectives. Focus on enhancing commercial capabilities and driving sustainable growth.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements across the commercial function. Implement best practices to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
• Change Management: Lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Performance Measurement: Establish metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of transformation initiatives. Regularly assess performance against targets and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key departments such as sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, and IT to ensure alignment on transformation goals. Facilitate effective communication between teams to drive project success.
• Innovation & Technology Integration: Leverage emerging technologies to enhance business effectiveness. Stay abreast of industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations into Diageo's operations.

Team Management

Lead a diverse team of professionals dedicated to commercial transformation efforts. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to foster professional development within the team.

About You

• Fluency in Italian and English
• Extensive experience in leading commercial transformation or business effectiveness roles within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of delivering measurable improvements.
• Excellent leadership abilities with experience managing cross‑functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Results‑driven mindset focused on delivering tangible business outcomes.
• Adaptable team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of change and success management in theory and practice.
• Proven track record in managing high‑performing teams with strong leadership abilities.
• Ability to link strategy and detailed analysis into compelling and detailed business cases.
• Creative and flexible mindset to find the best solutions for improving program delivery.

Working with Us

Flexible Working Statement

Flexibility 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.

Rewards & Benefits Statement

• Modern work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Gym‑pass.
• Incentive plan that rewards you for delivering phenomenal performance.
• Our product discounts.
• Health insurance.
• Life and accident insurance coverage.
• Industry leading functional and leadership capability trainings.

Diversity Statement

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere and creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and can belong. 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.

Job Details

• Worker Type: Regular
• Primary Location: Milan
• Job Posting Start Date: 2025‑11‑12