Pet CD | Trade Marketing Manager Job Details

Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or 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.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Pet CD | Trade Marketing Manager

Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time

Posting Start Date: 7/6/26

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #174516 - Tokyo, Tokyo-To, Japan

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing RE(Retail Environment) strategy and action for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.

Build customer strategy and investment plan
Execute and track 7P strategy and actions at each RE

Responsible for leading and supporting RCD(Retail Category Development) for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.

Create in-store tools (POP / Leaflet / etc)
Execute and track key customer actions
Involve sales tracking meeting

Responsible for leading Field Succession for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.

Build and track Store coverage plan for Pet territory manager and Field Merchandiser
Manage Field merchandising agency

Duties and Responsibilities

30%	Lead implementing RE strategy Ensure the executional compliance of 7P strategy and action plans with CD, explain the strategy, clarify the actions and providing necessary training & education Work closely with CD, find barriers and solutions for the improvement of their actions Track the KPIs of the 7P strategy and actions, inform the issues and opportunities for optimization
40%	Lead and Support RCD Ensure the executional compliance of the key customer plans with CD by explaining the strategy, clarifying the actions and providing necessary training & education Manage key customer programs such as Field Merchandiser and Nutrition Consultant Work closely with CD, find barriers and solutions for the improvement of their actions Support JVC planning and business reporting to the key customers Track the KPIs of the key customer plans, inform the issues and opportunities for optimization
20%	Lead Field succession Build and track store visit plans. Conduct analysis to achieve appropriate results and implement improvement plans. Build appropriate communication with the field merchandiser agency to implement optimal field plans.
10%	Others Administrative work associated with the areas of responsibilities Follows the other requests of the supervisor within the area of responsibilities

*This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.

Education/ Experience Requirements

BA degree.
5+ years experience in similar roles in sales / customer development and trade / retail / customer marketing.

Skills/Knowledge

Skill set to implement RE strategy and customer plans based on deep understanding of respective REs, customers, shoppers and category.
Strong project management / leadership skills which will enable cross-functional collaboration to develop and deliver robust commercial plans.
Analytics and financial skills to lead budget planning, customer planning and forecasting
Multifunctional capacity and flexibility to deal with ambiguous situations
Communication skills with business English capability
Google Slides, Sheets, Docs; Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word; Intage SRI

Key competencies we value at Colgate Global

Leadership Competencies:

Strategy/Vision
Effective Execution
Consumer/ Customer Focused

Functional Competencies:

Shopper and Category Centric - RE / Service Provider / Customer Strategy
Commercial - Financial Proficiency & Pricing Excellence
Analytical - Insights & Analytics

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and report line)

Does this position supervise: Yes, also lead a cross functional project team
Report to Retail Marketing Director
Will work closely with Customer Development, Brand Marketing, Customer Service & Logistics and Finance

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel: Up to 20% -Regular store check, customer meeting participation

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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