Description
The Commercial Manager Spirit role is based in Prague and is a permanent position. The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving Net Sales Value (NSV) and Operating Profit, driving Market Share (MS), executing competitive strategies, and overseeing key commercial initiatives at the regional level.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the commercial performance and P&L delivery of assigned markets
- Leading annual planning and joint business planning processes with distributor partners
- Building strong relationships with distributors, customers, and key stakeholders to identify growth opportunities and drive market performance
- Monitoring and evaluating commercial execution through regular business reviews, performance analysis, and market visits
- Driving excellence in execution, measurement, and optimization across commercial and marketing activities
- Ensuring compliance with company policies, governance standards, and responsible marketing practices
- Partnering with regional and cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable growth and outstanding business results
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years commercial experience with P&L ownership
- Experience in another function, such as Finance, Marketing, or Strategy, is a plus
- Ability to work within a virtual team and cross-functionally
- High sense of initiative and ownership, with the ability to work independently
- Cross-cultural experience is an advantage
- Developing market experience is an advantage
- Master's degree is an advantage
- Fluent in spoken and written English
Diageo offers a flexible working environment and is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and able to belong.