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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 recognised 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 programmes 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:  Customer Development Manager
Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  07/10/2026
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176460 - Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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:  Customer Development Manager

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

 

As Customer Development Manager based in Jakarta, Indonesia, you will drive customer engagement, build strategic joint business plans, and lead sales/merchandising execution across omnichannel touchpoints to deliver superior business growth.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop deep customer understanding and engagement to gain commitment for joint business plans that drive competitive advantage and superior business results.

  • Effectively manage trade spending to stay within approved budgets while ensuring meaningful ROI.

  • Coordinate with distributor sales force and merchandising teams to execute 5Ps, business plans, new product distribution, display plans, and promotional events with excellence.

  • Deliver omnichannel and brick-and-mortar dot com growth by assessing customer 6P+A, participating in key campaigns, and driving brand exposure with buyers.

  • Visit stores and monitor sales/distribution performance, utilizing analytics for fact-based conversations/negotiations and probing gaps with distributor representatives to close performance issues.

  • Provide leadership and engagement to distributor and merchandising agency leadership teams to ensure clear alignment with Colgate standards and strategic priorities.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field (marketing, business, communications, etc.).

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in MTI account and omnichannel management.

  • Proficiency in English and Google Suite products (Sheets, Docs & Slides).

  • Proven ability in data analysis.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Self-starter capability with ability to work independently and across multi-level stakeholder groups.

  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to change in a fast-paced environment.


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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, colour, 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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