Category Strategy & Shelf Optimization Lead

Colgate-Palmolive; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Category Management Specialist to lead data-driven category strategies and shelf optimization for major accounts in Mexico City. You will translate syndicated insights into actionable recommendations, influence joint business planning, and maximize brand visibility in a dynamic market.

You will collaborate across marketing, sales, and analytics teams to design in-store tests, measure performance, and implement modular rollouts that drive sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Category Management, space planning, and assortment analysis.
• Hands-on experience using Nielsen and Kantar data.
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (written and verbal).
• Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver customized planograms to optimize space productivity and assortment health across channels.
• Analyze syndicated data (Nielsen, Kantar) to diagnose channel and shopper dynamics and translate into actionable recommendations.
• Lead joint business reviews and strategic presentations with key partner accounts.
• Partner with Customer Marketing, Field Sales, and Brand teams to design and execute in-field tests and modular rollouts.
• Evaluate pre- and post-implementation retail test performance against benchmarks to refine POS execution.

Skills

Category Management

Data-driven insights

Planogramming

Stakeholder collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Data Analytics

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Category Management Specialist to lead data-driven category strategies and shelf optimization for major accounts in Mexico City. You will translate syndicated insights into actionable recommendations, influence joint business planning, and maximize brand visibility in a dynamic market.

You will collaborate across marketing, sales, and analytics teams to design in-store tests, measure performance, and implement modular rollouts that drive sustainable growth.