Job Title:  Brand Manager (f/m/d) - elmex

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 93960 - Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Responsibilities:

• Management of oral care product portfolio for Germany, Switzerland and Austria – reporting to Marketing Manager.
• Development and implementation of strong brand/product strategies and support programs based on consumer and shopper insights, in close collaboration with the local retail/professional teams.
• Support the Marketing Manager for the respective category.
• Plan, implement and track New Product Launches and Re-Launches in close collaboration with the international Marketing department and local Trade Marketing.
• Monitor, analyze and evaluate market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor activities to identify market opportunities.
• Management of A&P budget.
• Intensive collaboration with International Marketing based in Switzerland and local functions Trade Marketing, Finance und Supply Chain.

Qualifications: 

• University or college degree in business studies with focus on marketing or comparable education.
• 4-5 years of professional experience in consumer marketing / trade marketing and sales, ideally in the FMCG industry.
• Enjoys working in virtual cross-functional teams with a high level of initiative and motivation.

• Creative mind with structured thinking and the ability to work independently.

• Knowledge and experience in project management including usage of related tools.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Confident in using standard MS office programs; experience in using market data analysis systems like Nielsen Answers, SimIT and artwork programs.
• Very good command of written and spoken German and English.

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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process.

Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit http://www.hillspet.com. To learn more about Tom’s of Maine  please visit  http://www.tomsofmaine.com.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.