Commercial Graduate

Colgate Palmolive; Old Woking; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Mentorship from senior leaders

Individual development plan

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer days

Pet-friendly office in Woking

Résumé du poste

Colgate-Palmolive is launching its Commercial Graduate Programme in the UK, based in Woking. You will join a two-year rotation, engaging with UK retailers and cross‑functional teams across Brand, e‑Commerce, and Supply Chain to help drive growth and visibility for iconic brands.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, receive mentorship from senior leaders, and participate in a formal development plan while contributing to real business impact from day one.

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate with a 2:1 or above.
• Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
• Interested in FMCG, brands, retail trends and consumer behaviour.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organisational skills.

Responsabilités

• Build partnerships with major retailers to ensure product availability and visibility.
• Work with Brand, Category and Shopper teams to develop joint growth plans.
• Analyse commercial data and manage investment invoicing and financials.
• Collaborate with field sales to execute promotions in stores and maximise sales.

Connaissances

Commercial strategy

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Project management

Formation

Final year student / recent graduate (2:1+)

Description du poste

Job Overview

• Help manage product launches from the first idea to the digital shelf.
• Partner with our digital teams on exciting equity campaigns across social media (like TikTok and Pinterest), CRM, and PR.
• Gain international exposure by supporting our UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets with key brand activities.
• Make a real difference with our social enterprise partner, 'Change Please,' managing our initiative to provide dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
• Learn the fundamentals of brand management, including budget tracking and managing promotional spend.

Rotation 2: Customer Development (Sales & Account Management)

You’ll build partnerships with our biggest customers, ensuring our products are available and visible to shoppers. You will:

• Become a commercial strategist within a dynamic team that works directly with one of the UK's top retailers.
• Build collaborative relationships with our retail partners, helping to develop and optimize joint business plans.
• Work cross-functionally with Brand, Category, and Shopper teams to create customer-centric growth strategies.
• Analyse commercial data, manage investment invoicing, and master the financial side of sales.
• Partner with our field sales team to ensure our products and promotions are executed perfectly in stores maximising visibility and sales.

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.

We’re seeking enthusiastic and collaborative individuals who are ready to learn and grow. You’ll be a great fit if you:

• Are in your final year of study or have recently graduated (expecting or achieved a 2:1 or above).
• Have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
• Are ambitious to immerse yourself in the commercial teams and develop a successful career in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• Are curious and passionate about brands, retail trends and understanding consumer behaviour.
• Propose innovative ideas, challenge the status quo and demonstrate strong project management skills.
• Are a natural collaborator with great communication, influencing and organisational skills.

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.

Our Commercial Graduate Programme

Our Commercial Graduate Programme is your chance to grow into a future leader at Colgate-Palmolive. We’re looking for two curious, collaborative, and passionate graduates to join our Northern Europe Hub in Woking and help us drive our iconic brands forward.

At Colgate, we’re building a future to smile about for our people, our consumers, and our communities. We are a company driven by strong values, a commitment to sustainability, and a culture that champions creative thinking and authenticity. You’ll be joining a team where your ideas are valued and you can make a real impact from day one.

Two-Year Commercial Journey

This isn't just a job; it's a two-year rotational programme designed to give you a 360-degree view of our commercial business. You'll gain hands-on experience in key areas, working with iconic brands and collaborating with major UK retailers like Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda. You'll get exposure across the business, connecting with our Professional Oral Care, e-Commerce, Finance, and Supply Chain teams. Your journey will include two core rotations.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Dedicated mentorship from senior industry experts and business leaders.
• A formal individual development plan and learning and development opportunities to fuel your growth.
• Invaluable exposure across the business and the opportunity to have tangible business impact throughout the rotations.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about.
• A pet-friendly office in Woking - bring your furry friend to work!