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/Sr Brand Manager, COP
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  7/31/26
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174983 - New York, New York, United States

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.
 

Role Summary

As a Sr. Brand Manager for Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals (COP), you are expected to be the total business owner. Every day is different, but below is a glimpse of what you will experience and expect to accomplish:

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Work on the Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals brand team, where you’ll play a critical role in driving profitable growth for Colgate’s Professional products and generate recommendation and advocacy for Colgate’s OTC products

  • Take charge of developing business strategies for key brand(s), identifying priorities & developing workstreams against them.

  • Effectively steward the P&L to achieve net sales and profitability goals.

  • Provide strategic leadership, motivate and manage a cross-functional team to drive business priorities.

  • Partner with key agencies in developing high impact, integrated marketing campaigns or concepts.

  • Develop and activate against people-centric insights, driven by a keen understanding of culture, customers and data synthesis.

  • Engage with the sales team to create compelling marketing messages & materials. 

  • Run everyday operations, including budget management, forecasting plant volumes and facilitating communication between key stakeholders.

  • Take full ownership and demonstrate expertise in managing the business, driving critical initiatives

  • Contribute to and refine the long-term brand strategy and portfolio vision

  • Lead key business projects, providing thought leadership on the delivery of brand plans

  • Identify and capitalize on growth opportunities through robust analytical skills

  • Manage a small team with a maximum of two direct reports

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field

  • 10+ years of marketing experience or 8+ years of marketing experience + MBA

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working in consumer product goods

  • Experience working in the healthcare field or professional marketing experience

  • Demonstrated creativity, curiosity and critical thinking skills

  • Proven track record of bringing new products to market successfully

  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.

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