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
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  7/7/25
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168066 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

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.
 
​MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
 

  1. Preparation of all elements of the Profit and Loss statement for Management approval prior to Budget \Business Review.

  2. Direct the production of Business \Budget Review materials.

  3. Preparation and development of strategic plans for PCP categories for approval by the Commercial Director.

  4. Direct the implementation of approved strategies.

  5. Direct the detailed planning of products launches and relaunches.

  6. Ensure prompt and tactful responses to trade and consumer queries.

  7. Recommend and review pricing strategies and price increase proposal prior to Management approval.

  8. Ensure Management is kept up to date on all important group activities.

  9. Recommend means to achieve Company profit objectives for Personal Care Group

  10. Provide first level of management supervision\direction of Category Activities. 

  11. Assign priorities within the Group and ensure timeous completion of projects. 

  12. Train and develop group personnel to ensure continued career progression.

  13. Provide Management with assessment of subordinates’ progress and recommend appropriate action to improve overall efficiency with the group where necessary. 

  14. Review and agree marketing projects prior to presentation to Management and/or implementation.

  15. Review of the following periodical reports: 

 

  • Media and promotional proposal \ plans.

  • Media and promotional forward estimates prior to input into the computer for financial estimating. 

  • Quantity estimated prior to presentation to Management. 

  • Agency creative proposals.

  • Packaging design proposal. 

  • Research briefs and proposal.

  • Analysis of Research data.

 

  1. Liaise with the following departments regularly:

 

  • Brand Accounting on financial aspects of product group brands.

  • Technicians \packaging \planning\legal departments on all aspects relating to product Introductions, changes and improvements.

  • Purchasing \planning Departments on production planning and quality control.

  • Sales Department on all matters affecting sales, pricing and distribution of brands.

 

 LEVEL OF EDUCATION REQUIRED

 

  •  B.Com/Degree in Marketing, Honours Degree preferred 
  • Minimum of 3 years brand management experience (preferably in a FMCG environment) with a reasonable amount of exposure to the core
  • Marketing​ competencies: consumer insight, strategy, budget & planning, promotions​ management, business & financial mgt, new product development, media, advertising​ development & an understanding of the trade.
  • Computer Literacy (SAP, Microsoft office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

 


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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