Job Title:  Hill's Commercial LEAD Program (Rotational)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162754 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States
 

Salary for internship: $90,000 - $102,000, annualized based on 10 weeks- subject to applicable taxes and withholdings 

Salary range for rotational program: $102,400 - $153,600

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

About Hill’s Pet Nutrition (A Colgate-Palmolive Company):

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is a global leader in science-led pet nutrition. Beginning more than 75 years ago, Hill’s is committed to providing pets with the best nutrition with a team of more than 3,400 employees around the world. We are on a mission to enrich and lengthen the special relationship between pets and their pet parents. 

We are part of the Colgate-Palmolive company- which include some of the world’s most recognizable brands! Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive is committed to advancing innovation, while maintaining our dedication to Colgate Peoples’ professional growth. 

Are you an MBA or Master’s student considering a career in Marketing, Customer Development (Sales), or General Management? Join Hill’s Pet Nutrition today! Over the course of our ten-week 2025 Hill’s Commercial LEAD Internship, you will:

• Perform strategic project work while immersed in the day-to-day business 

• Get hands-on experience in helping drive growth for our iconic science-led pet nutrition

• Learn through a robust training program, interact with leadership and receive mentorship

• Potentially earn the opportunity to join our Full Time Rotational Commercial LEAD Program beginning Summer/Fall 2026, upon completion of your MBA or Master's

• Enjoy lively networking sessions with Hill’s leadership and participate in exciting social events in and around Kansas City 

• Become a valuable part of a caring company that gives back to our people, community, and the planet

Upon successful completion of the 10-week 2025 Summer Internship and your MBA or Master’s, you may be invited, based on your performance, to progress to joining the Full-Time Hill’s Commercial LEAD Program which will begin Summer/Fall 2026. This 2-Year program will expose you to what is required to run a global business and be a true Commercial Organization Leader!

The 2026 Hill’s Commercial LEAD Program is structured as a 2-Year experience to understand the Hill’s business, build capabilities, build networks, and lead project teams within the organization. Here are some examples of what you may be doing in each rotation (not exhaustive or exclusive): 

Customer Development (Sales) Rotation - 6 months based in one of our Sales Offices across the US

• Learn how our products are sold to our customers and consumers both brick and mortar and eCommerce

• Develop your analytical and storytelling skills

• Analyze category, customer & shopper data to maximize commercial effectiveness

Global Marketing Rotation - 6 months based on the Global Marketing team in Overland Park, KS

• Manage and execute global innovations and strategy from brand concept to launch

• Collaborate and build network with other Colgate & Hill’s teams around the globe

• Build strategic thinking skills as you help manage global brand equities and innovative rollouts

US Marketing - 6 months on the US Marketing team in Overland Park, KS

• Gain hands-on experience in brand management and the 6Ps of marketing 

• Involve in various aspects of the marketing process and go-to-market strategy 

• Develop your analytical and storytelling skills

US Digital Transformation - 6 months on the US DIgital Transformation team in Overland Park, KS

• Identify growth opportunities for our customer experience and digital engagements

• Learn digital product management and its strategic purpose to drive business results

• Help roadmap and optimize our digital ecosystems

Upon successful completion of the full-time 2-Year program, and based on your performance, you may be able to join our team in a final placement in our Commercial business organization. The cross-functional experience in the Hill’s Commercial LEAD Program will give you the tools you’ll need to help manage our business and will set you on the path toward a successful long-term career with the company! Our practice of promoting from within and career development opportunities within Colgate-Palmolive will further enhance your opportunities within our organization.

Who You Are:

• You are a rapid, self-driven learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a constant thirst for knowledge with continuous curiosity

• You are a multitasker who can balance analytics, creativity, and strategic thinking while making quick progress in the rapidly changing business landscape

• You are a strong communicator who can stand up for what you believe, seek new opportunities and solutions and is able to drive clarity in ambiguous situations

• You are a true collaborator who loves working in close-knit, dynamic teams

• You are passionate about Consumer Goods and have a ‘can-do’ attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves, experiment, act courageously and challenge the status quo.

• An analytical thinker who can take raw data and transform it to actionable insights including basic understanding of analytical tools or CPG data sets

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited MBA, or Master’s program

• Minimum of 4 years prior professional experience, with key involvement in business analysis and cross-functional project management

• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. now or in the future. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment Visa (such as H1-B) at this time. 

Preferred Knowledge & Skills:

• Data & Analytics, Project Management, influence and negotiation skills, financial proficiency, commercial business expertise, brand management, eCommerce experience

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $90.000,00 - $102.000,00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried full time employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

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, 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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here.

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