Commercial Strategy Executive

Colgate-Palmolive; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer products company in Surrey is seeking a Commercial Strategy Executive to leverage data for strategic decisions. This role involves analyzing market insights, collaborating on plans, and shaping pricing strategies for new products. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a passion for continuous growth in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Hands-on experience with industry experts

Supportive growth environment

Direct influence on business strategy

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to leverage data for insights.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Proactive approach to identify and chase opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis using various data sources to provide insights.
• Collaborate on execution plans across all categories.
• Own pricing strategy for new product innovations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business mindset

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Nielsen

Kantar

Profitero

Job description

Overview

Job Number #169376 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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, Surrey

Reporting to: Senior Commercial Strategy Manager

Are you a commercially-savvy individual with a passion for turning data into action? Are you ready to build your career in a team that sits at the very heart of our business success? If you are proactive, curious and eager for growth, this is the opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic Commercial Strategy Executive to join our team. In this role, you''ll be instrumental in shaping our commercial success by leveraging data and insights to define where we play and how we win in the market. You will be a key link between our Customer Development, Consumer Experience and Demand Planning teams, translating high-level strategy into tangible trading plans that drive our growth.

What You\'ll Do

A Day in the Life

• Dive into Data: Leverage a wide range of data sources (including Nielsen, Kantar, and Profitero) to conduct powerful analysis, uncover key insights, and provide actionable recommendations to the team.
• Drive Strategy & Execution: Collaborate on the creation and flawless execution of our plans across all categories, ensuring our brand presence is exceptional across every omnichannel touchpoint.
• Champion Innovation: Take ownership of the gross pricing strategy for all new product innovations and relaunches, ensuring we have seamless and successful market introductions.
• Fuel Revenue Growth: Partner with our Retail Marketing team to identify and implement opportunities for continuous Revenue Growth Management (RGM), optimising our commercial performance.
• Shape Go-to-Market Plans: Play a vital co-leading role in our innovation gateway process, preparing compelling communications and visualisations to guide our teams to success.
• Align Supply with Demand: Work closely with our demand planning teams in weekly and monthly supply reviews to ensure our forecasts are aligned and our products are always available for our customers.

What You\'ll Bring To The Team

We are looking for a rising star with a unique blend of analytical prowess and commercial intuition. You are:

• Commercially Astute: You have a sharp business mindset and the ability to quickly understand commercial drivers to make an immediate impact.
• An Exceptional Communicator: You are confident and articulate, capable of presenting complex information clearly to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• A Curious Analyst: You have a genuine passion for data, with outstanding analytical skills and a talent for weaving information from multiple sources into a compelling story.
• A Creative Strategist: You think outside the box to develop sound, fact-based recommendations that propel our business forward.
• A Proactive Go-Getter: You are a self-starter who thrives on chasing down opportunities and is hungry to develop and accelerate your commercial career.
• A Natural Collaborator: You excel at building relationships and can influence and negotiate effectively with partners across the business.

Why Join Us?

This isn''t just a job; it''s a launchpad for your commercial career. We are deeply invested in our people and their professional growth. We offer:

• Unparalleled Exposure: Gain hands-on experience in a critical business function, working alongside and learning from industry experts.
• A Culture of Growth: We provide a supportive and inclusive environment where curiosity is celebrated and development is encouraged.
• Impactful Work: See your analysis and recommendations directly influence business strategy and drive real-world results.

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.