Commercial & Marketing Graduate Programme, Diageo
Ireland 2026
£38k
+ Annual bonus opportunity
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Alcoholic beverage company
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Alcoholic beverage company
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
£38k
+ Annual bonus opportunity
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world.
Role
Who you are
- On the qualification side, you’ll need to have acquired or be expecting to obtain an academic degree and be graduating in 2026 or within the last 2 years. You must be proficient in English, and with opportunities across Europe you must be mobile and prepared to relocate geographically during the programme
- We’re looking for curious, flexible, self-motivated great teammates who turn ideas into action—and who bring integrity, respect, and a passion for learning every day. As we shape the future of our Commercial and Marketing function, we especially welcome applicants with a passion for data and analytics
- Most importantly be you. Bring your ideas, your ambition, and your unique talent. We’ll celebrate it and empower you to reach your full potential
What the job involves
- On this three-year rotation programme, you’ll gain experience across both Marketing and Commercial Sales, building a strong foundation for your future career at Diageo
- You’ll rotate through three roles across your time on the programme, giving you exposure to multiple fields which could cover the following areas:
- Marketing: you’ll work closely with the Senior Brand Manager, Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, and Commercial teams across the business to support the development and execution of 360° brand plans. You'll drive campaign delivery, performance analysis, budget management, and cross-functional alignment across multiple channels.
- This is a high-growth role built for a focussed marketer who thrives in fast-paced, consumer-obsessed environments and who is ready to blend creative thinking with sharp business insight
- Commercial: sales & account management, customer marketing, and customer activation. You’ll learn how to take brands like Baileys, Guinness, and Smirnoff to new generations of shoppers, untapped markets, and new occasions, while strengthening customer relationships and ensuring our brands are successfully promoted, available, and well-presented
Application process
- Closing Date: 10th November
- Start Date: September 1st 2026
Our take
Multinational beverage company Diageo was the result of a merger between Guinness and Grand Metropolitan, a leisure and property conglomerate, in 1997. Spearheaded by then-Guiness executives Anthony Greener and Philip Yea, the merger sent stocks skyrocketing and by December of the same year, Diageo was listed on the London Stock Exchange.
As the owner of many of the global leaders in alcoholic beverages (think Ciroc, Smirnoff, and Tanqueray), Diageo has made a number of savvy acquisitions and sell-offs, expanding its portfolio beyond Europe and into the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia.
Over the past decade, however, it has had to face the rise of craft and independent brewing, with companies like Brewdog becoming new competitors. Rather than acquiring these craft beer companies, Diageo has focused on branding Guinness in a way that fits the craft mould. This involved initiatives like The Brewers Project.
During the early 2020s, Diageo also weathered an alcohol sales decline and has bounced back with a renewed focus on cold brew coffee liqueurs and Guinness blends, as well as further acquisitions that have included that of actor Ryan Reynolds’ Aviation Gin.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2023
$8.8m
GRANT
Total funding: $8.8m
Company HQ
Park Royal, London, UK
Leadership
Debra Crew
(CEO)Currently a Board Member at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Previously Board Member at Mondelēz International, Newell Brands and previously a Board Member at Diageo before becoming its CEO.
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