Job Description :
Senior Brand Manager - Rum
Fixed Term Contract - Until 1st March 2027
About us:
With 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
Purpose of the role:
Act as the owner of assigned brand(s), owning brand growth, market performance and the end-to-end consumer journey. Translate consumer, shopper and cultural understanding into outstanding activation, execution and commercial results.
Key Accountabilities:
Deliver brand P&L, growth, market share, brand health and ROI targets across assigned brands and portfolio segments within the rum category.
Own execution of the end-to-end consumer and shopper journey, bringing global growth drivers and innovation pipeline to life through locally relevant activation.
Translate consumer, shopper and cultural insights into breakthrough activation plans that drive recruitment, penetration and loyalty.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with Commercial, Supply, Finance and Consumer & Shopper Insights teams to unlock growth opportunities.
Monitor business performance and optimise investment effectiveness to maximise commercial outcomes.
Key Competencies:
Consumer, Category, Shopper & Cultural Understanding with the ability to translate this into business realities
Brand Building & Activation Excellence
Commercial and Financial Acumen & Cross-Functional Leadership
Digital and AI literacy
About you:
Degree in Marketing, Business or related discipline.
At least 5-7 years of marketing, commercial or FMCG experience, with a proven track record of delivering integrated campaigns and business results.
Demonstrated brilliant execution to impeccably high standards and a deep personal accountability for great performance
Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills – must have sufficient gravitas to present to and influence at a senior level
Exceptional ability to build and maintain genuine relationships based on mutual trust & respect
Working with Us
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. We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.
Our 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.
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Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting 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:
1HQAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-09-17Skills Required
- Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related discipline
- At least 5–7 years of marketing, commercial, or FMCG experience
- Proven track record of delivering integrated campaigns and business results
- Demonstrated high-quality execution and personal accountability for performance
- Strong stakeholder management and project leadership skills
- Ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders
- Exceptional relationship-building skills based on trust and respect
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet


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