Group Brand Manager - Oral Care

Colgate; Woking; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Group Brand Manager - Oral Care to own the long-term brand vision and P&L health from the Surrey/Woking hub. You will shape multi-year growth plans and define where to play and how to win across UK and NEH markets.

You'll lead cross-functional teams including IEE, Omni Shopper, and Media to drive brand messaging, campaigns, and ROI post-launch. This role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a passion for consumer brands.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-year growth plans for consumer brands.
• Strong understanding of brand equity and category strategies.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Own the Brand Growth Plan and 3-year strategic roadmap for the Hub.
• Define Must-Win battles and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead cross-functional teams (IEE, Omni Shopper, Media) to execute the vision.
• Drive top-line growth, market share and margins through pricing and investments.

Skills

Brand management

P&L ownership

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Pricing strategy

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Group Brand Manager - Oral Care

Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time

Posting Start Date: 30/09/2026

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#176402 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

Reporting to: Marketing Director

Location: Woking, Surrey

The primary mission of the Group Brand Manager is to own the long-term vision, P&L health, and strategic growth of the brand. This role defines \"Where to Play\" and \"How to Win\" by designing multi-year brand growth plans and ensuring brand superiority in the NEH countries (UK, DK, SE, NO, FI, IE).

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Growth & Planning (The \"True North\")

• Own the Brand Growth Plan (BGP): Design and deliver the 3-year strategic roadmap for the Hub, identifying category white-space opportunities and setting the long-term vision.
• Define \"Must-Win\" Battles: Translate consumer trends and cross-market insights into commercial opportunities that define the brand's focus and resource allocation.
• Portfolio Stewardship: Act as the guardian of the brand architecture, ensuring the Hub’s portfolio mirrors Global/Division structures while maximizing local relevance.

2. Brand Building & Innovation Definition

• Brand Messaging & Campaign Hierarchy: Set the strategic direction for brand communication, ensuring alignment with the \"Attention, Consideration, Purchase, Loyalty\" (ACPL) framework.
• Innovation Pipeline Definition: Responsible for defining the \"What\" of innovation and is Accountable for the Post-Launch Return on Investment (ROI) analysis. (Execution is handed off to the IEE team.)

3. P&L Ownership & Commercial Performance

• Financial Guardianship: Own the brand’s P&L, driving top-line growth, market share and penetration through strategic pricing, margin management, and investment prioritization.
• Budget Strategy: Define the strategic allocation of the Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budget to align with growth priorities and ensure resources are directed toward high-ROI activities.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to grasp broad commercial approaches and deeply understand global Brand Equity and Category strategies.
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of P&L dynamics, pricing strategies, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the strategic lead, guiding teams like Innovation Execution Excellence (IEE), Omni Shopper, and Media to execute the vision.
• Execution Feasibility Acumen: Proven ability to translate strategic vision into operationally viable plans, leveraging mastery of commercialization processes (SKU logic, launch critical path) to ensure zero-defect execution.

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, colour, 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.