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Insights and Planning Manager

AT Diageo
Diageo

Insights and Planning Manager

Sydney, Australia

Who are we?

From humble beginnings to extraordinary futures, Diageo is centered on crafting incredible stories of ambitious possibilities. From our iconic global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Don Julio, to our local homegrown heroes Bundaberg Rum and UDL and we are team of pioneers, looking to lead the future of our industry and brands from today. At Diageo, you will be a chosen custodian of our brand portfolio, entrusted with building brands for consumers to celebrate in the moments that matter. Alongside you will be a group of ambitious, passionate and innovative people, who will help you to achieve extraordinary heights. Together, you will help us create a future worth celebrating.

What about the role?

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The role sits within the Global Consumer Planning function, and the Australian Marketing Transformation team.

Our Insights & Planning Manager will lead the insights & planning agenda for two of our global priority brands - Johnnie Walker and Don Julio. This is a strategic planning role where you will partner with the brand teams on the development of brand strategy, marketing business plans, connections planning, agency briefings, marketing effectiveness and measurement & evaluation.

You will also lead our Brand Guidance System (brand tracking) ensuring that key insights and learnings are translated into clear implications and actions that will drive growth. You will support the Head of Marketing Transformation to build marketing capability across the department and ensure our brands have impact in market.

Please note this role is a 6-month contract for a family leave cover

Where will you grow in this role?
  • Responsible for leading the Insights & Planning agenda for Johnnie Walker and Don Julio
  • Responsible for leading the Brand Guidance system for Diageo Australia
  • Achievement of brand and performance targets for assigned brands.


What will you bring to the table?
  • Strong strategic thinking with a passion for building consumer centric strategies and plans
  • Effective communication & collaboration skills and the ability to engage and influence both global and local stakeholders
  • The ability to build influential relationships and ensure that strategy and implementation is underpinned by data and insight
  • Strong marketing judgement and a passion for coaching others in best practice marketing
  • A mindset of continuous learning and optimisation


Role Requirements & Qualifications
  • Experienced in consumer understanding, insight development and consumer research methodologies with a proven track record of generating insights and implications that drive growth.
  • Experienced in managing agency partners or experience from within an agency environment and influencing internal stakeholders.
  • Experienced in connecting the dots between various data sources and insights, and delivering clear, compelling and actionable recommendations for growth


Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

Diageo is committed to building a workplace culture that values inclusion and diversity. We actively promote the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

Diageo encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please let us know when submitting your application and we will tailor our process where practical.

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture. In order to ensure we're supporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close 18th October 2024.

Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
Job ID: Diageo-JR1103831
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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