Category Manager, Walgreens

Colgate-Palmolive Company; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

13 holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company, Rosemont, IL, is seeking a Category Manager for Walgreens Oral Care. You will transform POS and syndicated data into compelling stories, optimize space planning, and shape how consumers experience our oral care products on the shelf.

You will lead analytics-driven category initiatives, collaborate with account teams, and drive 5P execution while leveraging tools like Nielsen and Circana. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in consumer product goods sales, category management, or related commercial marketing roles.
• Experience analyzing syndicated data platforms.
• Proficiency with industry data tools and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Data Driven Storytelling & Category Reviews: translate insights into narratives driving category reviews and retail growth.
• 5P Execution & Strategic Planning: align goals with account priorities to own and track 5P activity.
• Planogram & Space Management: design planograms and optimize shelf placement for launches.
• Promotional Post Analysis: evaluate campaigns and refine strategies.
• Collaborative Account Partnership: build relationships with external buyers and cross-functional teams.
• Technical Analytics Mastery: leverage syndicated data platforms to provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

Category management

Data analytics

Retail strategy

Tools

Nielsen

Circana

Numerator Insights

Spectra

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number#176519 - Rosemont, Illinois, United States

As our Category Manager for the Walgreens Oral Care business, you will sit at the intersection of retail strategy, shopper insights, and commercial execution. Serving as the lead category consultant to Walgreens, you will transform complex point of sale and syndicated data into compelling commercial stories, optimize space planning and 5P execution, and directly shape how consumers experience our oral care portfolio on the shelf.

Your Day to Day and The Future

• Data Driven Storytelling & Category Reviews: Translate complex consumer, shopper, and point of sale insights into compelling narratives that power world class category reviews and drive retail growth.
• 5P Execution & Strategic Planning: Align brand and category goals with account priorities to own, track, and scorecard 5P activity execution across product placement, pricing, and promotion.
• Planogram & Space Management: Utilize shelf management software to design customer planograms, ensure fair share of shelf alignment, and optimize placement for new product launches.
• Promotional Post Analysis: Conduct rigorous post campaign evaluations to measure promotional effectiveness, identify market gaps, and refine commercial strategies.
• Collaborative Account Partnership: Build high trust consultative relationships with external retail buyers while championing brand objectives across internal cross functional teams.
• Technical Analytics Mastery: Leverage syndicated and point of sale data platforms (Nielsen, Circana, Numerator Insights, Spectra) to deliver actionable recommendations and continuously elevate category performance.

You’ll need to have

• 4+ years of professional experience in consumer product goods sales, category management, or related commercial marketing roles.
• 4+ years of hands on experience analyzing syndicated data platforms.
• Demonstrated experience using industry syndicated data tools including Nielsen, Circana, Numerator Insights, Spectra, or retail Point of Sale systems.

Even better if you have

• Direct experience managing retail category strategy within major national retail accounts.
• Proven track record translating complex shopper data into actionable story driven category recommendations.
• Proficiency with planogram software tools such as JDA.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 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 should you require accommodation.

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