Job Description

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.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

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.
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Job Title:  Customer & Agency Manager
Travel Required:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  1/29/21
Remote

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

Tom’s 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 Tom’s we do things differently. Better products, better practices, innovative ways of being a business. We’re 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. You’ll play futurist, advocate, and business strategist every day.

 

 

We’re 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 you’ll 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 Tom’s 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 about—and what they’re 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, Tom’s 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 Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.  

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s 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 Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s 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.
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