Customer Development Executive

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Customer Development Executive

Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#164456 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Location:Woking, UK
Reporting to:Customer Development Manager

Job Purpose:

• Working as part of a dynamic customer development team working across the UK’s number 1 retailer.
• Supporting the Customer Development Managers to execute omnichannel plans that deliver Net Sales, GTN and Margin targets for Tesco with P&L responsibility.
• Ownership of promotional planning for all retailer activity.
• Responsibility for investment invoicing and financial analysis.
• Externally building collaborative commercial relationships and networks within Tesco, driving engagement and optimising business plans and opportunities.
• Internally collaborating cross functionally with the Brand Managers, Category Management and Shopper Marketing teams to develop the most customer-centric category growth plans and deliver best in class store execution.
• Inspire and lead the relationship with the Tesco Online team to ensure we are achieving the key measures (as per the Profitero scorecard).
• A revenue growth mindset and laser focus on ROI to optimise opportunities and the ability to identify the need for course correction plans.

Who you are:

• 2+ years commercial experience in FMCG (Tesco would be an advantage).
• Excellent PC Skills (Excel and Google Workspace).
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills (understanding & use of Neilson an advantage).
• Someone who is motivated by building relationships which deliver results.
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment.
• Proactive individual who can handle multi-tasking, with exceptional planning and priority setting.
• Passionate about brands, retail, shoppers and the consumer.
• Ambitious mindset and fast paced learner.
• BSc/BA Hons degree or equivalent.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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