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:  Associate Brand Manager
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  10/1/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176399 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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.
 

Title: Assistant Brand Manager 

Location: Australia 

 

As the Assistant Brand Manager, you are the "Project Lead." You turn the strategy into reality. You are the expert on the "here and now," ensuring that every campaign, SKU, and digital asset is delivered on time and with precision.

 

Responsibilities:

  • End-to-End Campaign & Digital Execution: Lead 360° campaign implementation from brief to launch. Coordinate media/creative agency logistics, oversee digital strategy across web and social, and ensure all assets are delivered seamlessly on time.

  • Commercial & Budget Ownership: Manage the brand’s day-to-day financials by inputting into P&Ls, overseeing the annual budget process, raising POs, tracking vendor invoices, and ensuring absolute spend accuracy.

  • Market Intelligence & Performance Tracking: Act as the subject matter expert for market data (Circana/Nielsen). Analyze weekly performance trends, track competitor movements, and unravel the "why" behind sales shifts to unlock new product and portfolio opportunities.

  • Portfolio & Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day business operations, including SKU setups, artwork updates, packaging revisions, and promotional calendar execution to keep the portfolio running smoothly.

  • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Partner with key internal and external stakeholders—including Global Business units, Consumer Innovation Centers (NPD teams), subsidiary partners, and senior leadership—to align strategy and keep projects moving forward.



Who Are You:

  • The Optimiser: You find the most efficient way to get a project from A to B.

  • The Data Sleuth: You love diving into spreadsheets to find the "why" behind last month's sales dip.

  • The Multi-tasker: You thrive on managing 10 moving parts simultaneously without dropping the ball.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree (marketing, commercial majors preferred)

  • 1-2 years of experience in similar field 

  • Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships between internal teams and external retail partners

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in consumer product goods preferred

  • Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs) preferred


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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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