Marketing Assistant

Colgate-Palmolive; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Marketing Assistant in Sao Paulo to gather and analyze market data, support the creation and execution of commercial and communication plans, and coordinate product launches with cross-functional teams. The role emphasizes budget management, collaboration with agencies, and monitoring competitive activity to drive brand growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree with experience in product launches, digital communications, and brand activation, and is

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree completed or currently in the final year of study.
• Experience: Experience in product launches, digital communications, and brand activation.
• Language: Advanced English.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel: Availability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Market intelligence and reporting using Nielsen, Scanntech, Worldpanel by Numerator, and internal data.
• Develop and launch products across the development lifecycle and coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Assist in creating, approving, implementing, and monitoring commercial and communication plans.
• Plan, evaluate promotions, events, and sponsorships and support brand activations.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, budgeting, customer marketing, sales, and e-business teams.
• Manage brand budget and negotiate with external suppliers.
• Maintain brand documentation and presentation decks for meetings.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the marketing intern.

Skills

Product launches

Digital communications

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #177408 - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Position

Marketing Assistant

Job Location

Sao Paulo, SP, BRA

Role Summary

Dynamic and analytical role focused on gathering, analysing, and preparing market intelligence reports (Nielsen, Scanntech, Worldpanel by Numerator, and internal data) to support strategic business decisions. The main focus is to assist in the creation, approval, and execution of commercial and communication plans, while coordinating new product launches, promotional actions, and brand activations. The role aims to manage brand budgets, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external agencies, and monitor competitive activity to drive brand growth and operational excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Market Intelligence & Reporting: Gather, analyse, and prepare reports based on Nielsen, Scanntech, Worldpanel by Numerator, and internal data (market share, distribution, pricing, numeric distribution), keeping information pre-analyzed and up to date to facilitate decision-making and business reviews.
• New Product Development & Launches: Manage, organize, and prepare product launches across the entire development lifecycle (SKU setup, artwork, consumer research, agency coordination, and commercial plans), actively participating in cross-functional meetings.
• Brand & Communication Planning: Assist in the creation, approval, implementation, and monitoring of commercial and communication plans, including developing briefings for communication and activation agencies.
• Promotional Actions & Events: Plan, implement, and evaluate promotional initiatives (with manufacturing, in-store, and with customers) and support brand event projects such as sponsorships, regional events, and roadshows.
• Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Alignment: Maintain ongoing communication with manufacturing, budgeting, customer marketing, sales, and e-business teams to ensure seamless execution of brand activities.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Control and manage the brand budget across projects and marketing activities, while leading negotiations with external suppliers.
• Competitive Monitoring & Brand Documentation: Monitor competitor activities and maintain organized brand information and presentation decks for internal and external meetings.
• Team Leadership: Provide active guidance and leadership to the marketing intern.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree completed or currently in the final year of study.
• Experience: Experience in product launches, digital communications, and brand activation.
• Language: Advanced English.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Travel: Availability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership competencies in effective communication, teamwork, proactivity, curiosity, leading by example, resilience, and delivering exceptional results.
• Solid functional skills in analytical thinking, creativity, and presentation techniques.

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, colour, 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.