Job Description : Location: Hamburg Hybrid Work About us Diageo is the worldu2019s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose u2013 Celebrating life, every day, everywhere u2013 has a meaningful role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value! The companyu2019s strong local business units are well-positioned to win in increasingly driven and fast-paced environments. Diageou2019s portfolio is well diversified across price-tiers, enabling it to participate where consumer opportunity is greatest and to capture shifts in consumer preference. At Diageo, employees are passionate about its customers and consumers and want to be the best. They give each other the freedom to succeed and value each other. About the Role You are enthusiastic about improving shopper experience at point-of-sale? You share a high affinity for the FMCG business, and you gain energy from crafting and delivering exciting brand experience in German retail? As customer activation & marketing manager, you will be responsible for developing and accomplishing brand campaigns. You will also steer go-to-market strategies at POS for a selected category portfolio. As a business partner for commercial and promotional groups, you will translate shopper and retailer needs into actionable POS brand plans. You will contribute to Diageou2019s financial and market share ambitions. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a deep understanding and overview of customer and shopper needs and trends to assess category growth potential Use shopper and market insights to define brand and customer POS strategy and to set related execution targets in close collaboration with Commercial Execution and Marketing teams Develop and ensure fast implementation of integrated 360 degree POS activations that pay into overall brand and portfolio priorities Ensure excellence in execution by driving all elements of commercial activations u2013 from POS toolkit development to cross-functional briefings with key accounts, field sales, and agency partners Lead external shopper marketing agencies to develop outstanding, data-driven concepts that elevate shopper engagement and drive conversion at the point of sale Manage and steer a dedicated category and channel budget Use analytical approach to review POS executions and results, and derive related improvement opportunities Act as a commercial business partner within a matrix organization and cross-functional teams. Use clarity and a strong strategic approach to win collaborators for joint POS initiatives. Your profile: 4 years experience in Sales or Marketing u2013 with a proven track record in delivering business growth results First hand, in-depth understanding of the German retailer landscape and FMCG dynamics Strong analytical skills (e.g. familiar with NielsenIQ important metrics) Project management experience Excellent communication and collaborator management skills to build partnerships with internal and external partners Problem solver & solution-based great teammate who can deal with ambiguity & adapt quickly Hands-On mentality and independent, structured working style Strong presentation skills to win and engage Commercial Teams for shared POS targets and priorities German & English: fluent in both spoken and written language u200bOur offer An inclusive company culture that puts employees and their development first A competitive salary with bonus and many benefits 30 days of vacation An excellent parental leave policy An office with a view in Hamburg City Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that youu2019re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. 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 youu2019ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. Youu2019ll help build and promote an inclusive culture. This culture celebrates diversity in gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, education, experiences, and approaches. 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. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Hamburg Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2025-11-06 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, weu2019re the worldu2019s 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 u2013 the brands weu2019re 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 youu2019ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, youu2019ll 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 youu2019ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and weu2019ll 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/)