Customer Development Executive — Data-Driven Sales

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Surrey, England is seeking a Customer Development Executive on a 12-month temporary contract. Reporting to the Customer Development Manager, you will manage a portfolio of consumer products, drive sales and margin targets, and build strong retailer partnerships.

You will collaborate across Commercial Strategy, demand forecasting, and campaigns with Digital, Shopper Marketing and eCommerce teams, leveraging data and AI tools to inform recommendations for growth.

Qualifications

• Analytical and data-driven approach with strong attention to detail.
• Strong external negotiation and influence skills.
• Proactive, commercially focused mindset with ability to develop fact-based recommendations.
• Team player with ability to manage multiple priorities and share best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of consumer products to drive sales and margin targets.
• Support Joint Business Planning (JBP) and attend key customer meetings.
• Build strong relationships with external retailer contacts.
• Coordinate demand forecasting with retailer supply chain and internal teams.
• Collaborate with Digital, Shopper Marketing and eCommerce on campaigns and launches.

Skills

Analytical & Data-Driven

Negotiation & Influence

Proactive & Commercial Mindset

Team-Oriented & Collaborative

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Surrey, England is seeking a Customer Development Executive on a 12-month temporary contract. Reporting to the Customer Development Manager, you will manage a portfolio of consumer products, drive sales and margin targets, and build strong retailer partnerships.

You will collaborate across Commercial Strategy, demand forecasting, and campaigns with Digital, Shopper Marketing and eCommerce teams, leveraging data and AI tools to inform recommendations for growth.