Customer Development Manager - Walgreens

Colgate-Palmolive; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 109,600 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Customer Development Manager for Walgreens, based in Rosemont, IL. You will own sales objectives on volume, spend and retail execution, while running the P&L and building strategic plans to maximize profitability for the Walgreens account.

You will partner with cross-functional teams and broker networks to implement account strategies, analyze brand performance, and apply shopper insights to optimize investments and drive mutual value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in sales or related roles.
• Experience using Nielsen/IRI syndicated data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• MBA preferred; experience in consumer packaged goods and with Walgreens/Healthcare retail is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive customer strategies rooted in consumer insights and category trends to deliver mutual growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with direct reports, cross-functional teams, and broker retail teams to deliver win-win solutions.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance performance and career growth.
• Analyze account-specific business trends including brand performance and trade activity; apply insights to refine investments.

Skills

Sales experience

Syndicated data analysis

Microsoft Office / Google Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA Degree

Tools

Nielsen data

IRI data

Job description

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #173741 - Rosemont, Illinois, 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.

Customer Development Manager - Walgreens

As the Customer Development Manager - Walgreens, you will have ownership & responsibility to deliver sales objectives on volume, spending and retail execution while also running the P&L. You will formulate and execute our strategic plan to ensure you reach maximum volume, profitability and customer service. You'll work with your team and cross-functional touchpoints, and develop plans to deliver designated account strategies and champion a demeanor with your colleagues to build solutions where everyone wins and efficiency of investments increase. You will demonstrate consumer insights associated with strong Colgate brand equities to drive incremental growth and strengthen the customer investment strategy so that it is consistent with Retail Environment strategy, brand strategy, and shopper insights.

This role is located out of the Rosemont, IL office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive customer strategies rooted in consumer insights, category trends, and competitive analysis to deliver mutual growth opportunities.
• Build and nurture partnerships across direct reports, cross-functional teams, and broker retail teams—fostering a culture of trust and integrity.
• Coach and develop team members, providing leadership and guidance to enhance team performance and career growth.
• Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver win-win solutions.
• Continuously seek out and implement process improvements, using analysis such as ROI measurement, pre- and post-program evaluations, and lessons learned to optimize future strategies.
• Lead and own the rollup of the monthly financial discipline process for Walgreens across total CP business.
• Lead the team to analyze and report on account-specific business trends, including brand performance, pricing, promotion activity, and trade developments.
• Apply insights to refine investment strategies and customer tactics, leveraging data from syndicated sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in sales or closely related roles
• Experience utilizing syndicated data sources (Nielsen, IRI)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs)

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA Degree
• Background in consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• Direct experience with Walgreens or other retailers in Healthcare/Drug environment
• Experience with broker management

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $109,600.00 - $155,000.00 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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