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:  Brand Manager - Oral Care
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  4/24/26
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Job Number #172935 - 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.
 

As the Brand Manager for Optic White, you will take the helm of one of our most innovative and high-growth portfolios. You’ll join a fast-paced, dynamic Oral Care Marketing Team where your mission is to blend science-driven results with consumer-centric storytelling.

You aren’t just managing a product; you are defining the future of the "Whiteness" category. You will be responsible for implementing strategic marketing plans that establish a long-range vision, driving significant growth in sales, market share, and profitability.

Responsibilities

Strategic Brand Leadership

  • Growth Architecture:execute multi-year brand growth plans that align with global category visions while winning in the local market.

  • Financial Stewardship: Contribute to the annual budget process, ensuring high ROI on marketing spend and maintaining healthy P&L margins.

Innovation & Commercialisation

  • Pipeline Development: Create a robust innovation pipeline for the Optic White portfolio, identifying white-space opportunities in the premium oral care segment.

  • Go-to-Market Excellence: Lead New Product Development (NPD) and relaunch commercialisation strategies. You will bridge the gap between innovation and the shelf, collaborating closely with Retail Marketing leads.

Full-Funnel Marketing & Digital Transformation

  • Digital-First Campaigns: Lead the development of high-impact, full-funnel digital advertising campaigns. You’ll partner with creative agencies and digital specialists to ensure Optic White is top-of-mind across the entire consumer journey.

  • Omnichannel Integration: Partner with retail teams to ensure a seamless brand experience from social media discovery to the physical and digital point of purchase.

Insights & Analytics

  • Performance Optimisation: Rigorously analyse brand performance against KPIs. You won't just report data; you will extract actionable insights to continuously optimise strategy and execution.

  • Consumer Closeness: Monitor market trends and competitor activity to ensure the brand remains at the forefront of the oral beauty evolution.

Stakeholder Influence

  • Global Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between local subsidiaries, Global Business units, and Consumer Innovation Centers.

  • Executive Presence: Present strategic initiatives and performance updates to Senior Management, acting as an advocate for the brand’s vision.

 

 

What We Are Looking For

  • The Strategic Thinker: You have a proven track record of building brand equity and managing complex portfolios.

  • The Digital Maverick: You understand the nuances of modern digital marketing, from SEO/SEM to influencer partnerships and social commerce.

  • The Collaborator: You excel at leading cross-functional teams and managing agency partners to deliver best-in-class work.

The Analytical Mind: You are comfortable with P&L management and using data to tell a compelling story.

 

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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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