About this role
New Business BDM (On Premise) - 24 months
Who We Are
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 Smirnoff and Don Julio, 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 this role
The New Business BDM is a dedicated growth role responsible for accelerating Diageo’s performance in the On Premise channel through winning new contracts and unlocking high-quality venues.This role exists to step-change Diageo’s penetration by targeting a qualified universe of high-potential venues and converting them into long-term, high-value partnerships.The role is primarily focused on new business acquisition initially, it also retains ownership of new accounts through onboarding and early-stage growth, ensuring customers are successfully embedded, activated, and set up for long-term success.The role is accountable for end-to-end pipeline creation, conversion, onboarding, and early revenue realisation, driving increased market penetration and positioning Diageo as a trusted commercial partner in On Premise.You will be responsible for:
- Win new business opportunities against a targeted pipeline of 250+ qualified venues
- Proactively prospect, engage, and convert new customers within priority On Premise segments through disciplined, high-frequency activity
- Develop tailored commercial value propositions based on customer needs, occasions, and profitability drivers
- Lead end-to-end negotiation and contract execution, delivering high-quality, commercially sound agreements
- Drive profitable growth by assessing opportunities and ensuring strong return on investment and long-term value
- Establish strong relationships with key decision-makers, positioning Diageo as a trusted growth partner
- Own the onboarding of new customers, ensuring seamles