Commercial Management Trainee

Colgate-Palmolive; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consumer products company seeks candidates for its Commercial Management Trainee Program. This 24-month program prepares future leaders through immersive learning in various marketing areas. Ideal candidates are Master's degree holders with strong leadership and analytical skills, driven to excel in the FMCG industry. The program emphasizes teamwork and creativity, paving the way for career growth in a supportive environment. Applicants with proven leadership experiences and a passion for learning are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree holder with CGPA 3.2 and above.
• Less than 18 months of full-time working experience.
• Proven leadership in curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Xccelerate+ Commercial Management Trainee Program.
• Engage in job rotations within Customer Development, Trade Marketing, and Retail Marketing.
• Drive transformation and nurture a culture of performance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Education

Master's degree in Commerce/ International Business/ Business Administration

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #171869 - Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia

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.

About Us:

We are Colgate, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Crafted by an unwavering dedication to integrity in everything we do, our strong culture of collaboration, inclusion and excellence is rooted in our core values of Caring, Global Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. People are our greatest strength. We win together by bringing to bear the talent, diversity and creativity of each individual, collaborating and building on excellent ideas to bring them to life. If you are the one who has a growth mindset and loves to learn, lead and encourage; likes to experiment; loves all things digital; and if you want to be a part of a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile... every single day!

What will you do:

Colgate-Palmolive Xccelerate+ Commercial Management Trainee Program is a 24 months development program crafted to prepare you to be future leaders of tomorrow. The program will provide you first‑hand experiences and broad exposure to our global organization through job rotations in an immersive learning environment within Customer Development, Trade Marketing, Retail Marketing and eventually leading you into a definite fast track of commercial business management. People are our greatest strength and that goes without saying that we win together by bringing the best talent, diversity and creativity of each individual. Being part of this program, you will help to partner the business, drive transformation, accelerate our people capabilities and nurture a caring and passion for performance culture for a winning South ASEAN business.

Who Are We Looking For:

• Degree of Master's degree holder with CGPA 3.2 and above in Commerce/ International Business/ Business Administration or equivalent
• Possess less than 18 months full‑time working experience (excluding internships & part time work)
• Proven leadership skills in assuming multiple leadership positions in curricular activities
• Passionate about developing a career in FMCG industry
• Problem solver with strong analytical skills
• Creative & critical thinking with an open mind and high learning agility
• Adventurous, entrepreneurial and possess experimental mindset
• Strong leadership skills, driven to achieve goals and deliver outcomes

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.