Business Development Manager – Newcastle

About the role

Diageo is seeking a Business Development Manager to own a defined territory across Newcastle, blending account management with new business development to grow its premium portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the territory, shaping plans and priorities to deliver sustainable growth.
• Build long‑term partnerships that unlock value for both customers and Diageo.
• Own opportunities end‑to‑end from identification through execution and delivery of results.
• Use data, insight and judgement to make smart commercial decisions that grow revenue, distribution and share.
• Deliver high‑quality execution that brings Diageo brands to life and drives market performance.

Required profile

• Proven track record of taking ownership and delivering outcomes end‑to‑end.
• Ability to build relationships and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Experience finding opportunities and turning them into measurable results.
• Strong prioritisation skills, focusing effort where it drives the greatest impact.
• Resilience and adaptability in fast‑moving or changing environments.

Required skills

• Confidence using data, insights or judgement to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.

What we offer

• Market‑leading salary, performance‑driven bonus and industry perks.
• Hybrid working with no set office days.
• Generous paid parental leave and family benefits.
• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Global career growth opportunities and clear development pathways.
• Inclusive, values‑led culture with employee discounts across the iconic portfolio.