Job: Hill's Commercial Trainee

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

The Commercial Trainee role at Colgate-Palmolive is a 24-month development program designed for early-career graduates to gain hands-on experience in Customer Development, Customer Service & Logistics, and Marketing

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Responsibilities

• Customer Development: Support brand growth strategies, contribute to category expansion, and enhance consumer engagement
• Customer Service & Logistics: Assist in optimizing supply chain processes, ensuring efficient product distribution, and improving customer satisfaction
• Marketing: Develop and implement marketing strategies, analyze market trends, and contribute to brand positioning efforts
• Project Assignments: Participate in various projects to gain exposure to different commercial functions and business operations

Qualifications

• Com Degree/Honours in
• Marketing Management
• Business Management
• Logistics Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Digital/Analytics
• Other BCom related program
• 0-2 years of working experience
• Possess analytical & problem-solving skills
• Numerate with good attention to detail
• Result-focused with strong leadership, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Strong implementation/team building /collaboration and project management skills
• Ability to work well under time pressure

Job Location: Hout Bay, Western Cape, South Africa

Management Trainee Programme: Commercial (CIMA)