Associate CD Manager, Pureplay

Colgate-Palmolive; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking an Associate Customer Development Manager for its Pureplay team in New York. You will influence key customers to grow sales, manage relationships, and drive profitability with Amazon and other Pureplay partners.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, collaboration with Marketing and Supply Chain, and a focus on expanding market share in a dynamic eCommerce environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in sales or category management or similar roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing business strategies for Pureplay Team product lines.
• Support project management tasks and develop team skills.
• Analyze P&L data to support performance optimization.
• Influence cross-functional partners to execute search, content and shopper marketing.
• Work with supply chain to keep products in stock online.
• Collaborate with Omni Marketing to identify content optimization opportunities.
• Apply analytical methods to assess market trends and opportunities.
• Engage with Amazon to build partnerships and understand customer needs.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, learning-focused team environment.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #173078 - New York, New York, United States

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!

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.

Role Summary:

As the Associate Customer Development Manager on the Pureplay team , you will be a key influencer to the customer to grow sales, increase the share of market, improve services, and identify supply chain efficiencies. This position focuses on achieving sales goals through relationship management. You will help manage the relationship between Colgate and our Pureplay customers such as Amazon, communicating our corporate and brand strategies, understanding customer objectives and strategies, and ensuring maximum profitability and mutual success. You'll work with your team to develop and present business plans and understand and refine plan implications and customer input to build growth through increased market share and financial return.

Pure Play is one of the fastest growing channels and Amazon is a key strategic growth enabler. eCommerce is a highly dynamic space enabling a fast-paced learning environment and ability to test & learn. With Pure Play being such a multifaceted channel, the team works closely with all cross functional partners including significant exposure to Retail Marketing, Digital Commerce and Supply Chain

This role is based in Park ave - NY.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing business strategies and supporting execution for our Pureplay Team product lines to meet performance targets.

• Support the delivery of project management tasks, contributing to an environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills.

• Assist in analyzing Profit & Loss (P&L) data to support performance optimization and financial goal achievement.

• Influence cross-functional partners to ensure effective execution of search, content & shopper marketing activities based on strong customer understanding

• Work with Colgate’s supply chain team to ensure our products are always in stock and available online

• Support content implementation & partner with Omni Marketing team to identify content optimization opportunities.

• Apply an analytical approach to help assess market trends, identify opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Support the engagement with Amazon by assisting in building partnerships and understanding the customer needs.

• Contribute to fostering an inclusive and innovative team environment that encourages collaboration and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 3+ years of experience in sales, category management role(s) or similar roles

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in consumer product goods

• Knowledge of Amazon Vendor Central (and/or prior Amazon experience)

• Experience working with syndicated service account, loyalty data (Nielsen, IRI)

• Proactive, takes initiatives to anticipate and resolve issues

• Comfortable with managing in a fast paced and ambiguous environment

• Analytical skills, able to understand the business and develop reporting to support decision making

• Digitally savvy and curious, understands the dynamics of eCommerce

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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, 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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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