Vet Ecosystem Co-op

Colgate; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company’s Hill's Pet Nutrition team seeks a Vet Ecosystem Co-op Intern to support the Corporate Vet Business Development Manager and the Customer Development team across GTM activities, events, and collateral management. The intern gains hands-on experience in commercial planning, sales enablement, and analytics within a global pet-nutrition context.

Fall 2026 to Spring 2027; hybrid work in Overland Park, travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business, Marketing, Communications, Animal Science, or a related field (undergraduate standing).
• Preferred qualifications include internship or leadership experience; strong interest in pet nutrition and sales strategy.
• Effective project management and organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities and meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer event logistics, assisting in scheduling, venue coordination, materials preparation, and cross-functional alignment.
• Support trade show coordination, overseeing registrations, booth setup logistics, attendee tracking, and schedule management.
• Support execution of team meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and special customer alignment events.
• Oversee collateral management, ensuring field and customer development teams have organized, up-to-date, and accessible marketing/sales materials.
• Assist with the distribution of sales planners, product launches, and commercial toolkits to Business Account Managers (BAMs) and Customer Development Managers (CDMs).
• Consolidate field feedback and customer insights to support Go-to-Market planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business, Marketing, Communications, Animal Science, or related field

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.

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

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

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.

Role Summary:

The Vet Ecosystem Co-op Intern supports the Corporate Vet Business Development Manager (BDM) and the broader Customer Development team in executing commercial strategies across the Vet Channel. The intern assists with key operational and GTM activities, including customer event logistics, trade show coordination, collateral management, wiring guide support, and contributing to the evolution of the Growth Choice model. This role serves as an internal point person for regional customers while gaining hands-on experience in commercial planning, sales enablement, and analytics.

Duration:

Fall 2026 - Spring 2027

Responsibilities:

Manage customer event logistics, assisting in scheduling, venue coordination, materials preparation, and cross-functional alignment.

Support trade show coordination, overseeing registrations, booth setup logistics, attendee tracking, and schedule management.

Support execution of team meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and special customer alignment events.

Oversee collateral management, ensuring field and customer development teams have organized, up-to-date, and accessible marketing/sales materials.

Assist with the distribution of sales planners, product launches, and commercial toolkits to Business Account Managers (BAMs) and Customer Development Managers (CDMs).

Help maintain digital asset repositories and ensure cross-functional alignment on marketing collateral updates.

Serve as the regional customer internal point person, addressing operational inquiries and facilitating communication between regional partners and internal teams.

Support wiring guides by maintaining accurate contact channels, escalation matrices, and organizational wiring documentation.

Consolidate field feedback and customer insights to support Go-to-Market planning.

Support the evolution of the Growth Choice model, assisting the BDM with framework analysis, data gathering, and scenario testing.

Assist in tracking annual commercial discipline processes and Joint Value Planning (JVP) timelines.

Provide support on customer rebate programs, promotional incentives, and investment recaps.

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Business, Marketing, Communications, Animal Science, or a related field (undergraduate standing).

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior internship or leadership experience; strong interest in pet nutrition and sales strategy.

Effective project management and organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities and meet customer needs.

The ability to cultivate initial field relationships and leads into strong, formalized business partnerships by establishing structured handoff and collaborative processes for developing customer groups

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $20.50 - $24.00 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.