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 CD Manager, Target
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  5/12/26
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173077 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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.
 

Role Summary:

As the Associate Customer Development Manager on the Target team, you will be a key influencer to the customer to grow sales, increase the share of market, improve services, and identify supply chain efficiencies. This position focuses on achieving sales goals through relationship management. You will help manage the relationship between Colgate and Target, communicating our corporate and brand strategies, understanding customer objectives and strategies, and ensuring maximum profitability and mutual success. You'll work with your team to develop and present business plans and understand and refine plan implications and customer input to build growth through increased market share and financial return.

 

This role is based out of our Minneapolis, MN CD office 

 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

 

 Responsibilities:

  • Assist in implementing business strategies and supporting execution for our Target Team product lines to meet performance targets.

  • Support the delivery of project management tasks, contributing to an environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills.

  • Communicate and collaborate across various teams to ensure alignment on objectives and strategies.

  • Assist in analyzing Profit & Loss (P&L) data to support performance optimization and financial goal achievement.

  • Apply an analytical approach to help assess market trends, identify opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.

  • Support the engagement with Target by assisting in building partnerships and understanding customer needs.

  • Contribute to fostering an inclusive and innovative team environment that encourages collaboration and continuous learning.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree

  • 3+ years of experience in sales, category management role(s) or similar roles

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in consumer product goods

  • Previous experience working with Target

  • Experience working with syndicated service account, loyalty data (Nielsen, IRI)

 


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.

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