Sales Representative - Hamburg

Introduction

Job Description :

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.

About the Function

Sales is where our brands meet the real world.

This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter everywhere.

It’s a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.

Berlin is your playing field.

Your tasks

About the role

As a Sales Representative, you’re right in the middle of the action and responsible for one of Germany’s most exciting hospitality territories. You work closely with bar owners, restaurant operators, club managers, and influential figures in the scene, making sure our brands are visible where trends are born.

You’re not simply selling products. You develop business opportunities, build networks, and create experiences that excite both guests and customers.

You will be responsible for:

You win new partners

• Identify the most exciting restaurants, bars, and clubs in Hamburg and get them excited about the company’s brands.
• Actively build new customer relationships and develop existing partnerships.

You develop our brands in the market

• Secure listings and optimal placement for the brands.
• Launch new products into the market and maximize their visibility at the point of sale.
• Negotiate promotions, activations, and creative concepts with customers.

You are part of the Hamburg scene

• Build a strong network within Hamburg’s restaurant and bar culture.
• Spot trends early and use them to create new business opportunities.
• Represent the brands at events, industry gatherings, and tastings.

You act like an entrepreneur

• Independently manage your sales territory.
• Develop individual customer strategies and consistently implement them.
• Take responsibility for sales, distribution, and activation targets in your territory.

About You

• An existing network in Hamburg's restaurant, bar, or club scene
• Some initial experience in sales, field sales, account management, or hospitality
• An interest in premium spirits, cocktails, and hospitality
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• High self-motivation and an entrepreneurial mindset
• The ability to build relationships and maintain them over the long term
• Very good German skills , and ideally English as well

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 including:

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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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Hamburg

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2

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