Islander - Sales Representative

Job Description :

About us

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value.

About Islanders

The "Islanders" is a historical talent program for Diageo Greece, with the aim of providing an extended seasonal coverage in major touristic areas across Greece, where you'll be relocated during the 7 months of the program. The target starting date of the program is April 2024.

There are opportunities available in Corfu, Crete, Chalkidiki, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Rhodes with the locations being confirmed at the offer stage.

Purpose of the role

To handle and develop selected outlets in your designated area (islands or other touristic areas in Greece), where you'll be temporarily based, to deliver the commercial critical metrics and brand building objectives expressed in the commercial plan.

Main accountabilities include agreements and follow up on orders from the customers, relationship management and sales drivers’ activation: transparency, promotion (execution and evaluation of events), persuasion (introduction of Diageo new products or brands to customers, building of interpersonal relations, product training), quality (products’ flawless appearance, evaluation of unbranded demand, perfect serve training on premise staff), distribution and price. 

A permanent contract can be offered upon completion of the project, depending on phenomenal performance in the role and available positions at the time.

What do we offer?

• A fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career, by building your commercial and leadership capabilities and gaining experience in a multinational environment
• A very competitive reward package and all the tools required for you to effectively perform in your role (company car, mobile and IT equipment)
• Coverage of housing and living costs throughout your stay in your area of responsibility

About you

Don’t miss the chance to apply if you:

• Are passionate about strengthening your commercial capabilities and see yourself working in the Sales team of a leading multinational company
• Are enthusiastic about relocating to a Greek touristic destination for the upcoming months
• Are a University graduate
• Are proficient in both Greek and English, and IT literate
• Have a valid driver’s license (B Category)
• Can’t wait to have an once in a lifetime experience while making a huge impact on your professional profile and on the Diageo business!
• A previous work experience in Sales, Customer Service or other Commercial roles would be a plus.

Working with us

Flexible Working statement:
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 and Benefits statement

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:

•  Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Annual bonus of circa 20% of your base salary (dependent on performance).
• Tools for your day to day job like Company car, computer and mobile phone.
• Night shift allowance.
• Accommodation allowance.
• Product allowance.
• Holiday Vouchers.
• Life Assurance.

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location:

Athens

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-12-17