Commercial Graduate Programme, GB 2026 at Diageo

Our Programme

Our graduate programmes put you at the heart of a global business, with hands-on experience and tailored learning for curious, driven minds. Start your journey to a career you’ll be proud of today.

Start your Commercial Sales career with some of the most iconic brands in the world. Taking iconic, timeless brands like Baileys, Guinness and Smirnoff and finding them new generations of shoppers, new untapped markets, new reasons to be purchased, and new places to be sold.  

You’ll be immersed in the sales process from the beginning. You’ll spend time building relationships with Diageo partners and working with customers to improve sales. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our brands are successfully promoted, readily available and well presented to anyone who wants to buy them.  

During the three-year programme you’ll have an opportunity to excel in areas across our Commercial Sales teams such as Account Management, Customer Marketing and Customer Activation. You’ll discover everything you need to know about our brands, our competitors, the market and customers.  

Who are we looking for? 

• On the qualification side, you’ll need to have acquired or be expecting to obtain an academic degree and be graduating in 2026 or within the last 2 years. You must be proficient in English, and with opportunities across Europe you must be mobile and prepared to relocate geographically during the programme. 
• We’re looking for curious, flexible, self-motivated team players who turn ideas into action—and who bring integrity, respect, and a passion for learning every day. As we shape the future of our Commercial Sales function, we especially welcome applicants with a passion for data and analytics.
• Most importantly be you. Bring your ideas, your ambition, and your unique talent. We’ll celebrate it and empower you to reach your full potential.
• To be eligible for our graduate programmes, all candidates must have the continuous right to work in UK and IOI and any offer of employment is conditional upon this requirement being satisfied. Diageo do not provide sponsorship to undergraduates and graduates trying to obtain the right to work in the UK.

What are the rewards? 

• With everything you can learn here, and the long-term opportunities we have to offer, Commercial Sales could just be the best decision you’ve ever made. 
• Join us and you can also expect to receive a highly competitive salary (salary is dependent on the location of your rotations, as an example your year one salary based within the UK will be in the region of £38,000), along with an annual bonus opportunity and industry leading benefits package.