Manager, Central Activation Planning & Operations

Job Description :Diageo is a world-class leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! Diageo has over 200 outstanding brands – old and new, large and small, global and local, with brands sold in 180 countries at almost every price point, in every category to meet consumer demand.Diageo is the leading spirit player in every region of the world, highlighting a broad portfolio of both international and local brands. Diageo leads the top two largest spirit brands in the world, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff, and 20 of the world’s top 100 spirit brands. Its portfolio includes Crown Royal, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Buchanans, Don Julio, Casamigo’s, Tanqueray, Baileys and Guinness!ABOUT THE ROLEThe Manager, Central Activation and Planning role combines budget management & operations for the Central Activation Planning & Agency Management Team. It leads central activation budgets and operations that supports in market activities and “At Scale” National program deployment to focus on supporting everyday brilliant execution.Additionally, this role will work closely with Trade Development and Diageo Brand Teams on financial planning, budget, and operations strategies & support for in market activation.This role will help to lead simplification efforts across central, brand, and in market teams from an operations perspective.Roles and ResponsibilitiesEffectively navigate shifting budgets & operations that support in markets activities and central function needsUnderstand financial systems & processes and how to optimize and create simplificationResponsible for handling the budget that must be focused against central oversight of A&P budgets and spendLeads specific operational work streams that will allow for simplification and amplification across central activation and in market teamsUnderstand what activities/growth drivers work for region and brands that this role would supportCollaborate & run various agency partners to deliver against execution of marketing plans including but not limited to agency staffing, asset management, performance reporting & analytics, and production of activation toolsActivity performance tracking and reporting for assigned region and brandsPlanning partners with CP&A on all feedback and insights, for brand activation to fuel the right activities for markets/regionsPartners with agency teams/CP&A/other central functions for all operational requirements of in market activitiesPartners with commercial in market teams on implementation and roll out of several marketing levers including in outlets experiences, local experiential events, and merchandisingLead agency performance for region & brands this role would supportCompliance – we will always be Diageo Marketing Code, regulatory and legally compliantKey OutputsLead and be responsible for the day-to-day budget management & operations for assigned brands & regionsRefine the way we think/behave/operate specific to operations and budget managementCreate, lead, and simplifies operations within the Central Activation & in-market Trade Development TeamsABOUT YOUBachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related fieldStrong budget management & reporting skills requiredCommercial or marketing experience required (+5-7 years)Must have strong communication skills with experience working across matrix organizationAbility to navigate complex organization, and bring operational skills that simplify and amplify ways of workingDecision making & solution oriented: comfortable making quick decisions and finding solutions in a fast-paced environmentStrong financial management skills:should be able to keep organized financial reporting and support all Diageo compliance controls associated with themResilience, comfortable with changes and ability to challenge status quo are importantWorker Type :RegularPrimary Location:3WTCAdditional Locations :Job Posting Start Date :2024-07-08Salary Range:Minimum Salary:$105225Maximum Salary:$175375At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.