Brand Manager - Home Care

Jobs2Web; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Brand Manager for our Home Care Marketing Team in Sydney to shape brand vision and drive profitable growth.

You will own 3-5 year roadmaps, manage P&L, lead cross-functional teams across Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain, and mentor junior staff. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, innovation, and robust stakeholder influence.

Qualifications

• Ability to make high-stakes decisions with incomplete data.
• Ability to build framework and systems for others to follow.
• Strong cross-functional influencing skills across senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision: Define the 3-5 year brand roadmap and category growth strategy.
• Financials: Full accountability for the brand’s P&L, pricing, margins, and ROI.
• Stakeholder Influence: Lead negotiations and presentations to Senior Leadership and Global Units.
• Innovation Pipeline: Lead front-end innovation based on white-space analysis.
• Mentorship: Manage and develop Assistant Brand Managers.

Skills

Decision Making

Architectural thinking

Influencing stakeholders

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.

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#173788 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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.

As a Brand Manager on our dynamic, fast-paced Home Care (Cleaners) Marketing Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our brands. In this role, you don't just execute plans; you define the vision.

By owning the financial outcomes and the long-term health of the brand, your leadership will drive measurable business results through innovative strategies, market-defining campaigns, and robust cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Vision: Define the 3-5 year brand roadmap and category growth strategy.
• Financials: Full accountability for the brand’s P&L, including pricing strategy, margin optimisation, and ROI on marketing spend.
• Stakeholder Influence: Lead high-level negotiations and presentations to Senior Leadership and Global Business Units.
• Innovation Pipeline: Lead the "Front-End" of innovation—deciding which products should exist based on white-space analysis.
• Mentorship: Directly manage and develop Assistant Brand Managers, fostering a high-performance culture.

Who You Are

• The Decision Maker: Comfortable making high-stakes calls with incomplete data.
• The Architect: You build frameworks and systems that others follow.
• The Influencer: You can sway cross-functional directors (Sales, Supply Chain, Finance) to align with your brand vision.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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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