Career Opportunities at Diageo Kenya
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol, with an outstanding collection of over 200 brands enjoyed in more than 180 countries worldwide. Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. We are driven by values of integrity, creativity, diversity, and sustainability, which shape everything we do.
In Kenya, Diageo operates through East African Breweries Plc (EABL), one of the most iconic and trusted companies in the region. We are proud to serve millions of consumers through a wide range of products that bring people together and inspire moments of celebration.
To strengthen our impact and drive business growth, Diageo is looking for innovative, passionate, and results-driven professionals to join our Nairobi-based team. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Available Job Opportunities
1. Business Development Manager, Reserve Outlets
Job ID: JR1116652
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: 7 Days Ago
Job Description:
The Business Development Manager, Reserve Outlets will focus on driving sales and brand visibility in premium outlets. This role is centered on developing strong customer relationships and ensuring consistent delivery of Diageo’s luxury portfolio. Key responsibilities include:
- Building and managing relationships with key reserve and luxury outlets.
- Driving sales performance and achieving revenue targets in line with strategy.
- Executing marketing activations to strengthen Diageo’s reserve brands.
- Ensuring that outlets maintain agreed brand standards and visibility.
- Analyzing sales performance data to identify growth opportunities.
- Coordinating with internal teams to deliver superior customer experiences.
This role demands strong commercial acumen, excellent relationship management, and the ability to influence at senior levels.
2. Channel Manager – Off Trade
Job ID: JR1116872
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: Today
Job Description:
The Channel Manager – Off Trade will develop and implement strategies for the off-trade channel, which includes supermarkets, retail outlets, and other distribution partners. The aim is to grow volume, share, and visibility of Diageo’s portfolio. Responsibilities include:
- Designing channel strategies and trade plans to optimize performance.
- Building collaborative partnerships with distributors and retail customers.
- Driving promotional activities, in-store visibility, and category growth.
- Monitoring competitor activity and recommending strategic responses.
- Managing budgets and ensuring return on investment for trade activities.
- Providing leadership to sales teams to deliver execution excellence.
This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to translate strategy into impactful execution.
3. Shopper Manager – Ciders
Job ID: JR1116871
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: Today
Job Description:
The Shopper Manager – Ciders will focus on understanding shopper behavior and translating insights into growth strategies for Diageo’s cider category. This role requires creativity, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. Key duties include:
- Analyzing shopper trends and consumer insights to guide strategy.
- Designing shopper marketing campaigns tailored to the cider portfolio.
- Collaborating with sales, marketing, and trade teams to deliver category growth.
- Measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and optimizing future activations.
- Ensuring visibility and positioning of ciders across all key outlets.
- Driving innovation in how Diageo engages shoppers in both on-trade and off-trade environments.
This role plays a critical part in building Diageo’s cider category as a key growth driver in Kenya.
4. Reward Specialist
Job ID: JR1116476
Location: 3 Locations (including Nairobi)
Posted: Yesterday
Job Description:
The Reward Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing reward and recognition programs to attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This HR-focused role ensures fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with Diageo’s values. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining compensation structures, benefits, and incentives.
- Analyzing market data to ensure competitiveness of reward packages.
- Advising managers and HR teams on reward policies and practices.
- Driving employee recognition programs to enhance engagement.
- Supporting annual salary review and bonus processes.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
This role demands a balance of technical HR expertise, analytical ability, and strong interpersonal skills.
Why Work at Diageo?
At Diageo, you’ll be part of a global company that values diversity, creativity, and excellence. We foster a culture where every voice matters, where innovation is encouraged, and where your work contributes directly to our purpose of celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
By joining Diageo, you will gain:
- Impactful Work – Be part of shaping the future of iconic brands.
- Professional Growth – Access to world-class training and leadership development programs.
- Inclusive Culture – A workplace where diversity and authenticity are celebrated.
- Global Opportunities – Collaborate with colleagues across markets and regions.
- Sustainability Commitment – Work with a company dedicated to creating positive change in communities.
