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Diageo

State Manager

Diageo

. Own total market performance for Illinois and the St.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106 - $176 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in commercial leadership, market management, and financial planning, with a strong focus on developing Annual Operating Plans and managing distributor relationships. Proven ability to drive business performance and lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Commercial Leadership ExperienceAnnual Operating Plan DevelopmentBusiness Performance ManagementFinancial Planning and Budget ManagementDistributor Partnership and Leadership

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Hard Skills
Depletions ManagementDNSV/NSV ExecutionDistribution StrategyInnovation Goals ManagementO&R ProcessesABP ExperienceBudget ManagementT&E ManagementA&P ManagementTrade Spend Management
Soft Skills
Coaching and DevelopmentStrategic Relationship BuildingCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayARCAIP Process Ownership
Industry Keywords
Market PerformanceDistributor Territory ManagementSales ManagementField EngagementExecutive-Level Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own total market performance for Illinois and the St. Louis market
  • Lead development and delivery of the state Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
  • Manage depletions, DNSV/NSV, execution, distribution, innovation, and activation goals
  • Lead business performance management, O&R, and monthly BPM processes
  • Manage assigned distributor territory while providing commercial leadership across Illinois
  • Direct business performance management across seven Chicago distributors
  • Own the Illinois market budget management process for T&E, A&P, and trade spend
  • Develop, coach, and hold Distributor Managers accountable
  • Maintain strategic relationships with distributor leadership and participate in executive-level meetings
  • Monitor performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend priorities and resources
  • Present business plans, recommendations, and performance updates to the Sales Director
  • Partner with Finance and Sales Director on investment effectiveness and resource allocation
  • Lead communication between activation teams, allies, and local market teams
  • Host global and North American executive visits

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Commercial leadership experience in sales and market management
  • Experience developing and delivering Annual Operating Plans (AOP)
  • Experience with depletions, DNSV/NSV, distribution, innovation, and execution goals
  • Distributor partnership and leadership experience
  • Experience coaching and developing Distributor Managers
  • Experience with business performance management, O&R processes, and ABPs
  • Financial planning and budget management experience, including T&E, A&P, and trade spend
  • Experience with Workday, ARC, and AIP process ownership
  • Ability to manage assigned distributor territories and provide state-level leadership
  • Ability to build strategic distributor and cross-functional relationships
  • Ability to travel for field engagement and executive visits

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexibility to support wellbeing and balance priorities
  • Highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Basic life insurance
  • Wellness benefits
  • Industry leading parental leave
  • Annual incentive payment eligibility for certain roles
  • Stock awards eligibility for certain roles