Key Account Executive – Home Counties

You get to work with category leading brands Smirnoff, Guinness and Tanqueray. As well as our exciting innovation and premium brands such Johnnie Walker, Chase and Casamigos.

The role of the Key Account Executive is to own and lead the commercial agenda and Diageo performance within the given city. Managing circa 250-300 outlets directly, where the primary objective is to deliver distribution and secure pouring agreements for the full Diageo portfolio.The AE is responsible for coordinating world class activation to be delivered by a dedicated Activation Specialist for your region.Our AEs support the activity within their city, you will play a leadership role across the city team. It’s your responsible that all the outlets in your zone are perfectly executed versus our predefined outlet execution standards. * On Trade experience in a similar sales/activation led role or from the trade inc outlet management.* Relationships – Has the ability to build strong relationships with customers and route to markets.* Commercial Competence – can manage return on investment, forecasting and investment decisions.* Knowledge of the area, the trade and the RTM relationships.* Target Driven – Will to win! You have the drive, appetite and ambition to excel within a challenging target driven environment.* Team coach – will be a key member, coach and mentor of the regional team* Organised – can manage a host of priorities.* Agile – must be comfortable adapting and flexing workloads to accommodate business needs.With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world.Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of.With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people''s unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest ..... full job details .....