Job Description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
97880 - New York, New York, United States

About Colgate-Palmolive

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day is comprised of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions.

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! Our trustworthy household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. As the brand with the highest household presence in the world, we go beyond physical boundaries. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, fosters experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you are passionate about working for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

The Experience

In todays dynamic retail environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Customer Development team at Colgate. Our highly upbeat and focused Oral Care Customer Team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive and for Oral Care in this ever-changing landscape. What role will you play as a member of the Oral Care team?

As Category Development Manager, you'll build and share compelling stories with Customers that provide insight to how shopper behaviors are influencing our categories. You will serve as the category specialist by delivering insight-based engaging category presentations and highlighting opportunities. You will establish a proven customer relationship based on building thought leadership. As the specialist, youll scorecard and supervise the execution of 5Ps to ensure success in all that you do. Utilizing category analysis, shopper insights and other available analytic tools you will apply your expertise to drive solutions for Colgate and our customers.

Who are you

* You're a storyteller- The ability to interpret and communicate shopper & consumer data and optimally integrate them to tell fact-based stories to drive category solutions is crucial, so we can thrive and win.

* You connect the dots- Initiating and synchronizing our brand strategies and priorities with customer strategies for an outcome where we all win, executing new product initiatives accordingly, and determining the effectiveness of Colgate and competitive promotions through post-analysis, are vital for the recommendations you make to the account.

* You can collaborate- You will build key partnerships as a consultant to the customer that thrive on mutual trust and integrity in working relationships. Additionally you work cross-functionally across the Colgate Palmolive organization.

* You are a leader- You take the lead by influencing the agenda through collaboration, negotiation and thought leadership.

* You are curious- You are constantly looking for opportunities to improve and seek creative solutions. You dig into the reason behind the numbers, are able to look at the results and find out the reasons for what is driving those results and guide the team accordingly.

What You'll Need

* Bachelor's Degree required

* 8+ years of sales or category management experience, or other relevant experience required

* Experience working with a syndicated service (Nielsen, IRI) account required

It's nice to have

* Experience working in consumer product goods preferred

* Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs) preferred

You can apply to work at Colgate with us using this online application. Attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by email are not considered in the selection process.

Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

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 recognized 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 program, 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.