Customer Growth Executive - 12 Month Contract

Colgate-Palmolive; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customer Development Executive in Woking, Surrey. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of consumer products, driving sales and margin targets, and building a strong foundation for a career in commercial sales.

You will work with cross-functional teams, use data to identify opportunities, attend key customer meetings, and contribute to business planning. The position offers a 12-month temporary contract with a salary of £40,050 to £44,500.

Qualifications

• Analytical and data-driven with a proactive approach to commercial progression.
• Strong external negotiator and influencer with excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, curious, and commercially-focused mindset; able to develop fact-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Commercial Strategy: Manage a portfolio of products to achieve sales and margin targets.
• Customer Partnership: Prepare for and attend key customer meetings and build relationships with retailer contacts.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure accurate demand forecasting with retailer supply chain and internal Demand Planning teams; collaborate on online campaigns and launches.
• Technology & Data: Work with AI infrastructure to enhance data-driven decision-making and forecasting.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse performance to generate selling stories and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical & Data-Driven

Negotiation & Influence

Proactive & Commercial Mindset

Team-Oriented & Collaborative

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customer Development Executive in Woking, Surrey. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of consumer products, driving sales and margin targets, and building a strong foundation for a career in commercial sales.

You will work with cross-functional teams, use data to identify opportunities, attend key customer meetings, and contribute to business planning. The position offers a 12-month temporary contract with a salary of £40,050 to £44,500.