Islander (Early Commercial Talent Program)

Job Description :

Islander

About us

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value.

 

About Islanders

The "Islanders" is a historical talent program for Diageo Greece, with the aim of providing an extended seasonal coverage in major touristic areas across Greece, where you'll be relocated during the 7 months of the program. The target starting date of the program is April 2026.

 

There are opportunities available in Corfu, Crete, Chalkidiki, Tinos, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Rhodes with the locations being confirmed at the offer stage.

 

Purpose of the role

To handle and develop selected outlets in your designated area (islands or other touristic areas in Greece), where you'll be temporarily based, to deliver the commercial critical metrics and brand building objectives expressed in the commercial plan.

Main accountabilities include agreements and follow up on orders from the customers, relationship management and sales drivers’ activation: transparency, promotion (execution and evaluation of events), persuasion (introduction of Diageo new products or brands to customers, building of interpersonal relations, product training), quality (products’ flawless appearance, evaluation of unbranded demand, perfect serve training on premise staff), distribution and price. 

A permanent contract can be offered upon completion of the project, depending on great performance in the role and available positions at the time.

 

What do we offer?

• A fantastic opportunity to accelerate your career, by building your commercial and leadership capabilities and gaining experience in a multinational environment
• A very competitive reward package and all the tools required for you to effectively perform in your role (company car, mobile and IT equipment)
• Coverage of housing and living costs throughout your stay in your area of responsibility

    

About you

Don’t miss the chance to apply if you:

• Are passionate about strengthening your commercial capabilities and see yourself working in the Sales team of a leading multinational company
• Are enthusiastic about relocating to a Greek touristic destination for the upcoming months
• Are a University graduate
• Are fluent in both Greek and English, and IT literate
• Have a valid driver’s license (B Category)
• Can’t wait to have an once in a lifetime experience while making a huge impact on your professional profile and on the Diageo business!
• A previous work experience in Sales, Customer Service or other Commercial roles would be a plus

 

Diversity statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Worker Type :

Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location:

Athens

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-12-30