Digital Shopper Marketing Intern

Colgate; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colgate invites undergraduates to join as a Digital Shopper Marketing Co‑Op Intern in Overland Park, Kansas. The role focuses on optimizing PDPs, improving conversion through agentic commerce, and enhancing eCommerce presence across major retailers.

You will work with shopper marketers and retail media managers, gain hands-on experience in digital shelf strategies, and contribute to measurable growth. Hybrid schedule applies, with a January 25–April 30, 2027 duration and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree program, in your 3rd or 4th year in marketing, digital marketing, computer science, business or related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs).

Responsibilities

• Support large shopper media activations across multiple key retailers, ensuring content on pages is up to date and create strategies to win at the digital shelf.
• Execute retailer-specific copy optimization, tailoring titles, bullet points, and descriptions for retailer algorithms and shopper demographics.
• Optimize automated workflows for PDP image and copy updates with built-in data validation steps.
• Partner with shopper marketers and retail media managers to build digital shelf visibility strategies increasing visibility at the digital shelf to drive incremental conversion.
• Utilize digital shelf analytics tools to identify performance gaps and translate data into actionable insights delivering growth.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Organized

Google Suite

Education

BA/BS in marketing or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food. Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods. We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life. A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or 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.

Job Title: Digital Shopper Marketing Intern

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

Posting Start Date: 9/21/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#176266 - Overland Park, Kansas, 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.

Are you a passionate and driven undergraduate looking to kickstart your marketing career with hands‑on experience at a leading global company? As Digital Shopper Marketing Co‑Op Intern, you’ll be immersed in our brands’ eCommerce presence, ensuring every click leads to a seamless, persuasive, and best‑in‑class shopper experience. The single most important outcome for this position is maximizing conversion rates by optimizing our Product Detail Pages (PDPs) for agentic commerce, SEO and the unique nuances of each retail environment. You will ensure our products are easy to find, compelling to purchase, and accurately represented across major retailer sites.

Duration

January 25 - April 30, 2027 with potential to extend through Summer 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Support large shopper media activations across multiple key retailers, ensuring that content on pages are up to date, and create strategies on how to win at the digital shelf
• Execute retailer‑specific copy optimization, tailoring titles, bullet points, and descriptions to garner favor within specific retailer algorithms and shopper demographics.
• Optimize automated workflows for consistent PDP image and copy updates, that have built in data validation steps
• Partner with shopper marketers and retail media managers to build digital shelf visibility strategies that increase visibility at the digital shelf to drive incremental conversion
• Utilize digital shelf analytics tools to identify performance gaps and opportunities, translating data into actionable “so what” insights that deliver measurable growth to the business

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS degree program, in your 3rd or 4th year in marketing, digital marketing, computer science, business or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.

A strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment, contributing to collective success.

Highly organized with a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in your work.

• Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs), enabling you seamlessly navigate our digital tools.

A passion for pets is a plus!

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $24.00 - $25.00 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.