Oral Care Consultant

Colgate; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consumer products company is seeking an Oral Care Consultant in Leeds. In this field-based role, you will build relationships with dental professionals and educate them on Colgate's products. The successful candidate will excel in communication, relationship-building, and possess an analytical mindset. Flexibility and self-motivation are key, as this position involves significant travel. Join a company that values inclusion and offers a rewarding career with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Growth & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and engage with others.
• Experience in a customer-facing field sales role is a plus.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed sales recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with dental professionals to enhance oral health.
• Educate dental teams about Colgate's professional products.
• Create business plans and schedules to maximize impact.
• Record feedback and competitor activity in the system.
• Present technical information at trade exhibitions effectively.

Skills

Excellent Communicator

Relationship Focused

Consultative Seller

Analytical Mindset

Self-Motivated

Job description

Who We Are

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!

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Oral Care Consultant to join the Colgate-Palmolive family in Leeds. You will partner with dental professionals to improve oral health outcomes and act as the face of our global brand.

Why Join Colgate-Palmolive

Growth & Development: Refine your commercial mindset and learn new skills working closely with cross‑functional teams. Global Exposure: Work with iconic global brands and participate in strategies that have the potential to take your career international. Our Culture: Caring, Inclusive and Courageous values guide our everyday operations.

What You Will Do

As a field-based specialist you are crucial to maintaining brand awareness and sales for our professional product range. Your key responsibilities include:

• Building Partnerships: Visit dentists, hygienists and therapists within dental practices, hospitals and health authorities to deepen professional relationships.
• Educating Experts: Communicate the science behind Colgate’s professional products to dental teams.
• Driving Success: Secure recommendations and endorsements for our consumer brands and sell our specialist professional products.
• Planning & Strategy: Create quarterly business plans and weekly visit schedules to maximize impact in the Leeds area.
• Market Intelligence: Record customer interactions, feedback and competitor activity in our C4C system.
• Representing the Brand: Present technical and scientific information at trade exhibitions and educational group meetings, face‑to‑face and virtually.

About You

We are looking for a relationship‑builder who thrives on connection. While experience in the dental sector is a plus, what matters most is your ability to connect, educate and influence.

Essential Skills

• Excellent Communicator: Translate complex concepts into clear, concise and compelling conversations.
• Relationship Focused: Strong interpersonal skills and genuinely enjoy meeting new people.
• Consultative Seller: Offer solutions that truly help the dental professional and their patients.
• Analytical Mindset: Analyze data to make smart sales recommendations.
• Self‑Motivated: Organized, driven and comfortable managing your own schedule.

Ideally you also have

• Experience in a customer‑facing field sales role.
• Previous exposure to working or partnering with healthcare professionals (advantageous but not required).

Working Arrangements

Mobility: This is a field‑based role and travel would be up to 100%.

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 and 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.