Associate Customer Development Manager, Naturals

Colgate • Rosemont, IL

11d • $86,000 - $121,000

About The Position

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.

We're looking for an Associate Customer Development Manager to join our team, focusing on the high-growth and strategic Natural Channel for two of our leading brands, Tom's of Maine and hello . You’ll be focused on the KeHe Go-to-market, including engagement with key retailers like Sprouts, Fresh Thyme and Infra. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our growth, tasked with delivering sustainable, profitable expansion that outpaces the category average.

Requirements

• Ownership Mentality: You must be a self-starter who takes full accountability for your work and results.
• Growth Mindset: A constant desire to learn, adapt, and seek new opportunities is essential for success in this dynamic channel.
• Results-Oriented: You are driven by achieving and exceeding goals, with a proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Strong communication and collaboration skills are vital. You'll work closely with marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to execute your strategy.
• Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the big picture and develop long-term plans that align with overall business objectives.
• Resilience and Adaptability: The natural channel is constantly evolving. You'll need to be resilient in the face of challenges and adaptable to change.
• Strong Negotiation Skills: You can build consensus and secure favorable outcomes for the business while maintaining strong partnerships.
• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 4 years of experience in sales roles or adjacent experiences
• Experience working with a syndicated service (Nielsen, SPINS, IRI)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in consumer product goods
• Google Suite or Microsoft Office p roficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

Responsibilities

• P&L Ownership: You'll be responsible for delivering on both top-line revenue and bottom-line profitability, ensuring all growth is healthy and sustainable.
• Data-Driven Decisions: You'll leverage our robust suite of data, analytics, and insights tools to objectively identify and capitalize on growth opportunities while proactively mitigating risks. Your decisions will be grounded in solid data analysis.
• Strategic Partnership: Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with key customers. This role requires strategic customer engagement, turning accounts into true partners to drive mutual success.
• Execution Excellence: Master the art of balancing price, promotions, and off-shelf displays to maximize the conversion of our priority items. A key focus will also be on expanding distribution to increase our market presence.
• Enterprise Growth: Be strategic in leveraging the unique strengths of both the Tom's of Maine and hello brands. Your goal is to grow the overall business, outperforming both legacy and emerging competitors to drive category expansion.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level