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National Account Manager, Coles - 12 month contractDiageo · Sydney, Australia
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National Account Manager, Coles - 12 month contract

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🗓️ Posted 2026-09-21 Sydney, Australia Hybrid Sales
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market A$8,333–A$12,500/mo

About the Company

Job Description : Who are we: With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg Rum, Mr Black & Ello, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. Join our Sales Team Sales 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 everywhere. 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

As the National Account Manager within the Nationals team, you will be focused on building a share winning growth strategy to grow our brands in the highly competitive alcoholic beverages Spirits Category within one of our key retailers. This will need to be done in partnership specifically with Coles Liquor, (Liquorland), to deliver growth in line with their objectives.

Responsibilities

  • ● Lead the development and negotiation of the promotional program for this key customer group to develop our robust financial commitments;
  • ● Support the delivery of strong internal metrics including volume, net sales value, gross profit and trade spend;
  • ● Lead the execution and evaluation on agreed strategic initiatives with the Customer; leadership of negotiation of investment packages and execution standards with customer;
  • ● Drive cross functional and commercial peer engagement with consistency and collaboration, including category, shopper marketing and across the broader commercial team.
  • ● Lead the S&OP process for the premix portfolio, working closely with the demand team to ensure a high level of accuracy.
  • ● The required qualifications for this role are:
  • ● Established experience in promotions, account management or key account management, ideally within an FMCG or Liquor environment;
  • ● Well-developed analytical capability, with the ability to drive data into practical insights;
  • ● Ability and experience to manage a P&L
  • ● Capable in managing & influencing multiple dependent collaborators internally and externally, backed by solid and authentic relationship building and interpersonal skills; and
  • ● Ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous environment and act quickly to capitalise on opportunities.
  • ● 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:
  • ● At Diageo, we offer more than just a role- we offer an environment where you can thrive, grow and be recognised for your impact.
  • ● Competitive reward - Market-leading salary, performance-driven bonus and industry perks
  • ● Flexible ways of working - Hybrid working with no set office days, empowering you to balance work and life in a way that works for you
  • ● Industry-leading family leave - Generous paid parental leave for all parents, along with support for life's key moments
  • ● Health & wellbeing - Comprehensive support including mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes
  • ● Career growth - Access to global opportunities, leading learning programmes and clear pathways for development