Job Description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
97142 - Kennebunk, Maine, United States

Toms of Maine is the pioneer of the Naturals World, paving the way for 50 years! We are hardworking, driven and actively doing good every day. This matters so much because at Toms we do things differently. Better products, better practices, innovative ways of being a business. Were redefining into a balanced innovation company and want to share our knowledge with the world. Come be part of our movement.

About the Customer Development Manager Whole Foods & Natural Channel:

Whole Foods is one of our biggest retailers, and we need a dedicated liaison to lead our relationship with them. This role is equal parts' business, creative and shopper marketing. Youll play futurist, advocate, and business strategist every day.

Were looking for someone with...

Outstanding interpersonal skills, An entrepreneurial growth attitude!

Hardworking and results-oriented work style; Experience with, and hardworking vision in the Naturals Category. The willingness to be an Activist for Everyday Good!

What youll be doing...

Be a translator! Actively transition our Tom's brand strategy into Whole Foods customer strategy.

Be an idea creator. Develop business plans for Whole Foods & UNFI. Use consumer insights and competitor awareness to develop customer marketing strategies.

Be a storyteller! Advocate and drive growth through creative, authentic Toms storytelling and strong customer engagement. Deliver on financial goals & leading customer P&L.

Be our advocate and representative! In this role, you are going to be representing us and making relationships with Marketing, Supply Chain, our Third Party Agency and Customer teams across the country. These relationships grow with trust, integrity, achieving deliverables and executing strategy.

Be an inspirer! Encourage Whole Foods retailer/shopper to grow our category in ways they never envisioned before.

Be a Naturals Specialist. You know all the Naturals trends, what ingredients are going mainstream, what new products are landing, what people are excited aboutand what theyre not. Naturals is a sophisticated world, and this role needs to be highly informed about the ins and outs of it.

Be an entrepreneur! Lead your financial plan, try new things, find opportunities.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree required
* 5 years of proven ability in sales roles or adjacent experiences required
* 4+ years Account Management and selling experience.
* 4+ years prior Broker management experience and/or leadership role in Broker Manager marketplace a plus.
* Experience working with a syndicated service (Nielsen, IRI) account.
* Experience working in consumer product goods.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Toms of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hills Science Diet and Hills Prescription Diet.

For more information about Colgates global business, visit the Companys web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health education programme, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hills Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Toms of Maine please visit http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject Accommodation Request should you require accommodation.