Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at 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.
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Job Title:  Junior Sales Executive (Temporary Role)
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  10/09/2025
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169244 - Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
 

*Temporary Role

 

About The Role

The Junior Sales Executive is responsible for compliance with the commercial quota of clients and monitoring of activities that support the performance of each one. Provide support to the needs of each client based on the plans established at the beginning of each month, following the CVS of each retailer. Stay informed about the market, making constant visits to the points of sale in order to determine if the business plans will have an impact on the growth of the business.

 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsible for daily negotiations with customers: Sell In
  • Close monitoring of daily sell out across all categories
  • Assess and advise customer on Days of Inventory according to Retail Environment
  • Entry of Purchase Orders, monitoring of activities and requirements according to the CVS of each client.
  • Prompt validation and settlement of discounts for every promotional activity
  • Weekly call on Customers/Retailers to evaluate business performance and pendings
  • Perform Store Checks at points of sale
  • Consolidation of sales information and market share of each customer
  • Ensure accurate demand planning of SKUs
  • Guarantee close follow up on collections and payments from customer to CP

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

  • Professional in related careers such as Business Administration, Finance, Marketing or related
  • 1 year of experience in sales fields or commercial areas (Preferable)
  • Intermediate knowledge of Google Suite/Excel
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Intermediate English Level  (Preferable)

 


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, colour, 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.

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