State Sales Director - WI/IA
Diageo Open · verified Oct 25, 2026 At a glance
Director-level Sales Leadership role at Diageo. Wisconsin · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $150,000–$240,375 across the United States.
Diageo has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Deliver Wisconsin’s state plan by tracking volume, rate of sale and share results
- Set execution priorities and drive Perfect Outlet delivery across the state
- Keep distributors accountable for meeting plan commitments
- Improve results through execution quality and the performance of the off-premise manager team
What you bring
- At least eight years in sales or commercial work
- Experience owning results for a state or a large territory, including distributor performance
- You have led managers or field teams and hold a bachelor’s degree
- You understand local market conditions, customer plans, execution and forecasting
Who this fits
This director role suits an experienced sales leader who can guide managers and work closely with distributors. The role covers Wisconsin, with an off-site primary location there.
From the employer
Job Description :
About us
With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.
Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.
Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
About the Function
Sales is where our brands meet the real world.
This team builds the relationships that bring our products to life, partnering closely with customers across markets, channels and occasions to make sure our brands are part of moments that matter.
It’s a dynamic, people-focused environment where curiosity, commercial thinking and strong relationships make the difference. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your network, develop your skills and see the direct impact of your work every day.
About this role
Drive total market performance within a state through execution excellence and distributor accountability.
Scope
• Single state
• State plan delivery
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver state-level performance (volume, ROS, share)
• Own execution plans and Perfect Outlet delivery
• Hold distributors accountable to plan delivery
Success Measures
• State performance delivery
• Execution excellence
• Off premise manager team performance
Experience/skills required
• 8–12+ years in sales / commercial roles
• Experience managing state-level or large territory performance
• Strong experience with distributor performance management
• Prior people leadership (Managers or field teams)
• Deep understanding of local market dynamics
• Ideal candidate will have experience in multiple channels (On/off premise or chains)
• Deep understanding of customer planning (JBPs), execution and forecast building
• Bachelor’s degree required
Working with Us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.
We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.
Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.
Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.
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Recruitment Scam Warning
Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
Off Site WisconsinAdditional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-10-14
WISCONSIN: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $150.000 TO $250.000 (ANNUAL)
At 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.
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