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Commercial Graduate Programme 2025

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Diageo

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You should have a degree by Aug 2025, speak English, hold a clean driver’s license, be mobile, and be a curious, flexible, self-motivated team player with a passion for learning.
  • You will engage in sales, build relationships with partners, promote brands, manage accounts, and participate in training, mentoring, and hands-on projects to enhance your skills and career growth.

Requirements

  • On the qualification side, you’ll need to have acquired or be expecting to obtain an academic degree and be graduating by August 2025 or within the last 5 years.
  • You must be proficient in English and hold a full clean valid driver’s license or be willing to obtain one.
  • For our graduate opportunities you must be mobile and prepared to relocate geographically during the programme.
  • You’ll need to be a curious, flexible, self-motivated team-player who loves to turn ideas into action and someone who shows integrity, respect for others and, above all, a passion for learning something new every day.

Responsibilities

  • Start your Commercial Sales career with some of the most iconic brands in the world.
  • You’ll be immersed in the sales process from the beginning.
  • You’ll spend time building relationships with Diageo partners and working with customers to improve sales.
  • You’ll be responsible for ensuring our brands are successfully promoted, readily available and well presented to anyone who wants to buy them.
  • During the programme you’ll have an opportunity to excel in areas across our Commercial Sales teams such as Account Management, Customer Marketing and Customer Activation.
  • You’ll discover everything you need to know about our brands, our competitors, the market and customers.
  • You’ll help shape the future of our brands and business by driving growth, all whilst building a global network of relationships that will support your career, both now and long into the future.
  • From the beginning you’ll be working on projects that will develop and improve your skill set.
  • Across your graduate programme, you will have a combination of formal training, mentoring and hands-on learning with the wider European Cohort.
  • This will help you gain a strong foundation of leadership skills, a deep understanding of Diageo's operations and feel empowered by the end of your programme to follow various career paths within our organisation.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Commercial Graduate Programme?

The Commercial Graduate Programme lasts for three years.

When does the programme start?

The programme is set to start in September 2025.

What type of educational background do I need to apply?

You need to have acquired or be expecting to obtain an academic degree and graduate by August 2025 or within the last 5 years.

Is it necessary to be mobile during the programme?

Yes, you must be mobile and prepared to relocate geographically during the programme.

What are some of the key areas I will work in during the programme?

You will have the opportunity to excel in areas such as Account Management, Customer Marketing, and Customer Activation.

Do I need a driver's license to apply?

Yes, you must hold a full clean valid driver’s license or be willing to obtain one.

Is there a training program included?

Yes, the programme includes formal training, mentoring, and hands-on learning opportunities.

What is the salary for the first-year graduates?

The first-year salary for graduates based in the UK is approximately £37,000, along with an annual bonus opportunity and an industry-leading benefits package.

How do I apply for the programme?

You can apply for the programme through the Diageo Early Careers website, and it's recommended to apply as soon as possible since they recruit on a rolling basis.

What is Pymetrics, and how does it relate to my application?

Pymetrics is the first stage of the application process for all Early Career programmes at Diageo, and your results will be used for all applications within a one-year period after completion.

When will I learn if I've reached the assessment centre stage?

You will be informed closer to the time of the assessment centres, which will be held between December and February.

Are there opportunities for networking during the programme?

Yes, you will build a global network of relationships as part of the programme, which will support your career.

How can I learn more about the programme?

The Early Careers team will be hosting a series of insight and coaching events as well as live chats; details and registration can be found at https://meetandengage.com/diageoearlycareers.

What qualities are you looking for in candidates?

We are looking for curious, flexible, self-motivated team players who are eager to turn ideas into action and demonstrate integrity and a passion for continuous learning.

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Diageo

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 25,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet.