**Job Description :** **PURPOSE OF THE JOB** The main objective of the National Group Account Manager is to manage selected Key and Group account customers to achieve designated sales targets through the implementation of appropriate and aligned business strategies for these accounts. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + Develop and nurture trusting relationships within a portfolio of customers by continuously proposing identified solutions that meet with their objectives. + Acquire a thorough understanding of the customers’ requirements and business model. + Activating distinctively in the right On- Premise outlets engaging the right consumers whilst being a protagonist of consumer experiences and brand building. + Playing an integral role in driving increased sales and market share within each account. + Identify opportunities for growth through regular customer interaction, feedback and progress updates against set targets and objectives. + Serve as the single point of contact to coordinate interaction and communication with the account. + Analyze and interpret business information including legal parameters and governance requirements. + Account Planning, budget management and ROI. + Achievement of set business targets. **EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS** + Relevant tertiary qualification i.e. National Diploma/Degree is essential for this role **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES** + The role requires minimum 5 sales experience, 2 years Key Account experience preferably in liquor industry. + Successful track record in relationship management. + Proven track record with sizable portfolio. + Valid driver’s license, proficient computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite), industry and product sales knowledge, above average commercial business acumen and strong negotiation skills. + The National Key Account Manager is required to display and use skills such as self-motivation, a drive for results, excellent peer relationships, customer centricity, positive mindset & problem-solving and agility. + Strong value system driven by integrity, honesty and work ethic. **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. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Waterfall **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2025-06-06 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. **DRINKiQ** What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)