Strategic Account Growth Manager

Colgate-Palmolive; Woking; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customer Development Manager based in Woking, Surrey. You will lead strategic commercial growth across key retail accounts, drive Joint Business Plans, and deliver growth through data-driven category insights and cross-functional collaboration with Brand Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Development, and other teams.

The role reports to the Customer Development Director and offers a clear path to Senior Commercial leadership within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial management experience in CPG/FMCG.
• Proven direct account leadership with full P&L responsibility and JBP negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver net sales, margin, and profit targets with end-to-end P&L responsibility.
• Lead development, negotiation, and activation of multi-year JBPs.
• Formulate and execute forward-looking retail account strategies.
• Leverage shopper insights and category trends to strengthen customer relationships.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive demand and outcomes.

Skills

Account leadership

P&L management

5P/7P framework

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in the United Kingdom is seeking a Customer Development Manager based in Woking, Surrey. You will lead strategic commercial growth across key retail accounts, drive Joint Business Plans, and deliver growth through data-driven category insights and cross-functional collaboration with Brand Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Development, and other teams.

The role reports to the Customer Development Director and offers a clear path to Senior Commercial leadership within