Commercial Trainee: Grow in Marketing, Logistics & CX

Company : Colgate Palmolive Company; Hout Bay; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company invites applications for a 24-month Commercial Trainee Programme designed for early-career graduates. The role offers hands-on experience across Customer Development, Customer Service & Logistics, and Marketing, with exposure to multiple commercial functions.

Based in Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, the program seeks graduates with a solid foundation in business-related disciplines and a strong drive to develop cross-functional skills.

Qualifications

• Com Degree/Honours in a related field.
• Marketing Management is preferred.
• Business Management background.
• Logistics/Supply Chain Management exposure.
• Digital/Analytics experience is a plus.
• 0-2 years of working experience is typical.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Numerate with attention to detail and team-oriented.
• Strong implementation, collaboration and project management skills.
• Ability to work well under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support brand growth strategies and category expansion.
• Assist in optimizing supply chain processes and distribution.
• Contribute to marketing strategies and brand positioning.
• Participate in various projects across commercial functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

BCom related programme

Com Degree/Honours

Marketing Management

Business Management

Logistics Management

Supply Chain Management

Digital/Analytics

Other BCom related programme

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company invites applications for a 24-month Commercial Trainee Programme designed for early-career graduates. The role offers hands-on experience across Customer Development, Customer Service & Logistics, and Marketing, with exposure to multiple commercial functions.

Based in Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa, the program seeks graduates with a solid foundation in business-related disciplines and a strong drive to develop cross-functional skills.