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Field Operations Manager- NSW

Context/Scope:

- Diageo is a leading premium drinks company whose success is built on the marketing and sales of it’s extensive portfolio

- The role of the Field Operations Manager is critical to drive the high performance and capability of the FSM’s, their BDM’s and sales merchandisers teams.

- Accountability for building Business Unit performance and customer service levels with field teams and delivering continual growth is critical to the success of the business

- This role is focused on total field sales in the state including coverage of national account chains, national on premise, national independents customers and independent customers across on & off premise & events & sponsorship

Dimensions:>

a) Market Complexity

- Understand and manage customers across multiple channels and customer types

- Work across FSBS and RTD categories

- Competitors across total beverage alcohol categories

- Understanding performance through Wholesalers & on – selling challenges

b) Leadership Responsibilities

Responsible for the leadership & development of a large field team and the execution of GAME activities & distribution objectives

Bring the Diageo purpose to life

· Be an ambassador for Diageo externally

· Own the responsible drinking & corporate citizenship agenda

Create the conditions for people to succeed

· Build alignment , commit to outstanding teamwork

Consistently deliver great performance

· Move effectively between strategy & operational detail

· Stay focused on your priorities- demonstrate rigour & brilliant execution

· Demonstrate unwavering accountability for Diageo total success- we are One Diageo

Grow Yourself

· Commit to grow your own capability & experience to the benefit of yourself, our people & Diageo

Create Possibilities

· Turn big dreams into reality , energise & inspire others to deliver the exceptional

Purpose of RoleTo lead a team of FSMs and a New Business Manager along with the field sales resources to execute and GAME activities, trading terms & distribution objectives that drive our performance & customer relationships

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

1. Manage and develop the State Business Units to maximise performance via:

- Responsible for the combined performance of the FSM’s regions

- Identifying opportunities for growth and executing resolution with scale and pace

- Managing teams T&E within budget

- Feed FSM input into customer account plans

2. Manage and develop the On Premise Strategy for the state:

- Work closely with the On Premise FSM and the National On Premise team to identify opportunities, risks and strategic direction for the state on premise business

- Work with On Premise FSM to identify Reserve Brands v First pour portfolio opportunities

3. Develop the capability of team and self by:

- Recruitment, retention and motivation of quality talent

- Identification of capability gaps, timely coaching and delivery of sales training modules as agreed with capability manager

- Management of the P4G process for their team and feed in great career conversations into succession plans

- Spend time in field 1:1 coaching with FSM’s to deliver improved line management capability

Qualifications and Experience Required

- Business Degree preferred

- Commercial awareness with considerable previous experience in customer facing roles

- Experience in sales account management, including the management of trading terms

- Experience in field sales management of a large sales team

- Exposure to working in rapidly changing environments, possessing proven change management skills

- Leadership experience working with cross functional teams

- Strong coaching / people management experience

Field Operations Manager- NSW