Job Title:  (senior) Brand Manager elmex & meridol

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #165550 - Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

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.
 

(senior) Brand Manager elmex & meridol

Do you want to be part of a diverse team that is building a future to smile about? What about having the opportunity to connect with others across the world and make an impact with your brand? If this is what energizes you, Colgate-Palmolive is the place to be! 

Our iconic brands, dedicated employees and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. 

We are looking for a (senior) Brand Manager elmex & meridol to join our ambitious and winning team within our subsidiary located in Weesp (close to Amsterdam).

 In this Brand Manager role, you will be part of the Benelux Consumer Experience team collaborating closely with Scientific Affairs,  Customer Development and Digital Transformation team on working on one of the most powerful Oral Care Brands in Europe.

Every day is different, but below is a sample of what you will experience and expect to accomplish:

• As the Brand strategist you are responsible for localizing the elmex and meridol brand strategy in the Netherlands and building the brand throughout the full consumer journey. You will implement and evaluate the Brand Experience Calendar; (digital) media, social & always on and shopper activations incl. POS creation

• Manage the local product portfolio (includes artwork validation and SKU management) and 5P strategy for elmex and meridol, development and execution of commercial plans, product introductions and relaunches

• Develop and localize all educational materials and inputs for professional sales materials  

• Media management: you will be (co)responsible for creating the annual media brief but also day-to-day management and follow up of the media plan. 

• Ensure strong executional and detailing plans, driving recommendation at the dentist and oral hygienist thru supporting our great Professional Oral Care field team in The Netherlands and Flanders.

• Manage the elmex and meridol portfolio to achieve net sales, margin, profit and share targets.

WHOA, this is totally me!

• An optimist in action: Dutch and English speaking. Hands-on “can do” approach, with willingness to learn and adapt quickly.

• A proven track record of performance with at least 5 years of work experience in Brand Management preferably in Consumer Goods & Healthcare Goods, OTC / OTX. Experience in medical marketing & working with health care professionals is a clear plus

• Consumer oriented, puts consumer needs and experience at the heart of all activities and decisions. 

• Having experienced digital transformation is a big plus.

•  Strong communicator who can stand up for what you believe, seek new solutions and opportunities and is able to drive clarity in complex situations.

• Analytical - we’re a very data-driven company. Knowing how to translate sophisticated data into simple solutions with an analytical approach is essential. Experience and familiarity with market research and analysis tools (e.g. Nielsen) are highly desirable.

What we offer You

• Both national and international career opportunities in one of the world’s leading consumer goods company

• Excellent salary & benefits package including a 13th month & a bonus 

• A Sustainable Bicycle plan

• On an annual basis you are granted 29 holidays 

• From the end of May till the end of September we have “Summer Hours”  where we provide the flexibility to enjoy the weekend earlier on Friday afternoon

• Flexibility; we have a hybrid working model providing the possibility to work from home 2 days per week. 

If you’ve read this far, we bet it’s because you’re serious about joining a group of passionate people so just hit the “apply” button and submit your application.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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.

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