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 recognized 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 programs 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:  Area Sales Manager
Travel Required?:  Travel - 75% of time or more
Posting Start Date:  8/18/26
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175620 - District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

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.
 

We are looking for a driven sales leader to manage sales, distribution, and promotions in Ho Chi Minh City. In this role, you will lead and coach a team of Customer Development (CD) Officers, build strong partnerships with distributors, and drive our business goals forward.

What You Will Do

  • Drive Sales & Distribution: Achieve monthly revenue and product distribution targets across your assigned area.

  • Lead & Empower Your Team: Train, coach, and evaluate Customer Development Supervisors and sales reps to improve their skills and sales effectiveness.

  • Manage Distributors: Build strong, collaborative relationships with distributors. Monitor their performance, audit their inventory, and help improve their profitability (ROI).

  • Win in the Market: Manage trade promotions, improve coverage (especially in rural markets), and ensure excellent in-store product visibility.

  • Analyze & Strategize: Track market share trends, measure how well promotions are working, manage budgets, and use data to solve problems.

  • Collaborate on Shopper Insights: Work with the marketing team to share consumer behavior trends and help design better Point-of-Sale (POP) materials.


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, 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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