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:  Assistant CD Manager
Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  9/29/26
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176398 - 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.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Target Direction
  • Define the source of growth and building blocks for key accounts, identifying areas with the highest potential for business expansion.
  • Collaborate with key accounts to create comprehensive business plans that align with their objectives and company strategy.
  • Develop a deep understanding of the customer's business, including their goals, challenges, and opportunities.

 

  • Capability Building
  • Collaborate with key accounts to develop Joint Business Plans (JBP) that align with both parties' objectives and drive mutual growth.
  • Possess strong negotiation skills to effectively navigate discussions and agreements with key account stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at the head office and buyer level.
  • Foster trust, open communication, and collaboration to strengthen partnerships and drive business outcomes.

 

  • Shopper Activities
  • Collaborate with key accounts to develop effective activities plans that drive sales and consumer engagement.
  • Analyze the performance and effectiveness of shopper activities against the planned objectives.
  • Apply the key learnings to optimize future activities and enhance overall account planning strategies.
  • Monitor and analyze forecast accuracy to improve supply chain efficiency and minimize stock-outs or overstocks.
  • Analyze market trends, consumer preferences, and competitive offerings to optimize product placement and visibility.
  • Develop an action plan to secure a favorable share of the product assortment within key accounts.


4.    Market Share

  • Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and historical data to estimate the growth potential of the product category.
  • Use various forecasting techniques to project future market demand and identify growth opportunities.
  • Align target growth with internal and external


5. Process Improvement

  • Evaluate and enhance the forecasting and supply chain processes related to key accounts.
  • Collaborate with demand planning and supply chain teams to optimize forecast accuracy, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
  • Assess and improve the payment process for key accounts, including invoicing, payment terms, and collections.
  • Work closely with finance and accounting teams to streamline payment processes and resolve any issues or discrepancies.


Required  Qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience in FMCG Companies (similar role and similar market environment) or confirmation as a CDO after meeting performance expectations as a CDO intern
  • Graduate in Business Administration
  • Planning and priority setting, negotiation, effective execution and analysis, developing and coaching and decision making and  relationship building
  • Understanding our environment, customer influence and negotiation, customer or service provider collaboration


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3 years of experience in FMCG Companies (similar role i.e. DT and similar market environment) 
  • Graduate in Business Administration (Sales & Marketing specialization)
  • Teamwork and leading change
  • Supply chain perspective, integrated commercial planning, in store execution and financial proficiency


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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