Customer Development Executive

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

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in the UK seeks a talented individual to manage product portfolios and achieve sales targets. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, effective negotiation, and strong customer relationships. Candidates should possess a proactive, commercial mindset and be team-oriented. With opportunities for growth and innovation, this role is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Highly analytical with a proactive approach to commercial progression.
• Strong negotiator with excellent communication skills.
• Creative thinker capable of developing fact-based recommendations.
• Team player eager to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of products to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Support Joint Business Planning and build relationships with retailers.
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting in collaboration with teams.
• Analyze performance to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical & Data-Driven

Negotiation & Influence

Proactive & Commercial Mindset

Team-Oriented & Collaborative

Job description

Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy: Manage a portfolio of products to achieve sales & margin targets. Identify & drive incremental opportunities through business & data analysis.
• Customer Partnership: Support Joint Business Planning (JBP), prepare for & attend key customer meetings, & build strong relationships with external retailer contacts.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure accurate demand forecasting by collaborating with retailer supply chain & internal Demand Planning teams. You will also work with Digital, Shopper Marketing, & eCommerce teams on online campaigns & new product launches.
• Technology & Data: Opportunity to work with best-in-class AI infrastructure to enhance data-driven decision-making & forecasting.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse performance to generate fact-based selling stories & recommendations, driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Analytical & Data-Driven: Highly analytical & curious, with a proactive approach to seeking commercial progression. Confident in leveraging data to generate actionable insights & demonstrates exceptional attention to detail.
• Negotiation & Influence: A strong external negotiator & influencer, with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive & Commercial Mindset: Possesses a proactive, curious, & commercially-focused mindset. A creative thinker, capable of developing fact-based recommendations.
• Team-Oriented & Collaborative: A true team-player attitude, eager to manage multiple priorities & seek ways to help, with a commitment to team development through sharing best practices.

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.

Career Growth & Innovation

• World-Class Brands: Partner with iconic brands & contribute to global strategies.
• Impact & Autonomy: Operate in a fast-paced environment with personal accountability to directly influence our day-to-day performance & long-term strategy.
• Future-Ready Workplace: We are investing heavily in new tools & technology, including AI, to empower our teams, streamline processes, & make your role more strategic & fulfilling. You will be at the forefront of commercial innovation.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today to join our courageous team!