Strategic National Accounts Lead – UK & Ireland

Colgate-Palmolive; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Customer Development Manager to drive strategic growth across UK & Ireland accounts from our Surrey area. You will lead Joint Business Plans, manage forecast volumes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver profitable category growth.

You will engage with senior retailer stakeholders, translate data into actionable commercial strategies, and own the 3-year retailer plan while working in a fast-paced environment that values ownership and results.

Qualifications

• Profile: Bright, ambitious, results-oriented with exceptional strategic thinking and negotiation prowess.
• Skills: Able to translate data into actionable commercial strategies in a fast-paced environment.
• Influence & Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to influence senior-level decisions.

Responsibilities

• Financial & Growth Stewardship: oversee net sales, margins and profit targets with JBP ownership.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: analyze performance, identify issues and opportunities, shape retailer strategies.
• Retailer & Shopper Expertise: build retailer insights and align brands to category growth.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with Shopper Development, Category Management, Commercial Strategy, Brand teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Data analysis

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Customer Development Manager to drive strategic growth across UK & Ireland accounts from our Surrey area. You will lead Joint Business Plans, manage forecast volumes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver profitable category growth.

You will engage with senior retailer stakeholders, translate data into actionable commercial strategies, and own the 3-year retailer plan while working in a fast-paced environment that values ownership and results.