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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.

Job Title:  Retail Marketing Trainee

Travel Required?:  No Travel
Date:  8 Apr 2025
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166444 - Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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.

 

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

 

We are offering an exciting 6 months internship opportunity designed for those who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in consumer products brand management and are willing to develop both marketing and leadership competencies and further explore their own career interests.

 

Candidates will be part of our dynamic Retail Marketing Team where they will gain experience in developing strategic plan, helping lead communications strategy and contributing to a breakthrough new product launch.

 

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 

Skills/Competencies required:

- Fluent in English

- Fluent in Portuguese

- Passionate, motivated university student who has completed the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably Marketing or Business/Economics

- Team player with a collaborative mindset, able to work effectively in cross-functional and cross cultural teams

- Explorer, with an entrepreneurial attitude, acting fast in the project tasks assigned

- Comfortable working with numbers, metrics and spreadsheets

- Good working understanding of key commercial concepts

- Self-starter attitude, able to manage project work and multiple tasks interdependently

- Deep knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office products is required

- A previous experience in a commercial function will be considered a plus

 

The internship will be based in Porto Salvo, Portugal.

 

Full – time availability is required.

 

Duration: 6 months with possibility of 6 months more

 

Effective Date: Asap (April 2025)


Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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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