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:  Professional Marketing Manager Andina
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  6/2/26
Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #173613 - Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

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: 

The Professional Marketing Manager (Andina) is responsible for leading professional communication, digital engagement, and go-to-market strategies to drive dental professional recommendations and consumer conversion for the Oral Care portfolio across the Andean region. Acting as the strategic bridge between global & divisional  guidelines and local commercial priorities, this role orchestrates the development of specialized content, omnichannel digital strategies (including CRM and influencer networks), and the execution of major dental conventions and KOL partnerships. Additionally, the position drives demand generation through sampling and "chair-to-sink" pharmacy conversion initiatives while managing regional budgets and using analytics and AI to maximize growth opportunities 

Key Responsibilities

  • Integrated Content & Detailing: Collaborate with global and local teams to adapt and develop high-quality, regionally relevant detailing materials, communication assets, and commercial priorities for the field force.

  • Professional Digital Strategy & Influencer Management: Lead the professional digital ecosystem (websites, CRM, social media) in partnership with the IBE team, while building and nurturing a network of digital dental influencers.

  • Strategic Amplification & Event Leadership: Drive internal and external communication for key professional initiatives, managing end-to-end strategy and execution for major dental conventions, scientific associations, and KOL partnerships.

  • Demand Generation & Commercial Conversion: Design and execute initiatives to stimulate dentist recommendations, overseeing sampling, in-office branding, and "chair-to-sink" programs (e.g., coupons, advisor training) to drive pharmacy sales.

  • Budget Management & Competitive Intelligence: Secure and manage budgets for advertising and professional initiatives through leadership presentations, while closely monitoring competitor activities and market dynamics.

  • Data, Analytics & Innovation: Champion professional analytics capabilities to identify market growth opportunities using syndicated data, while establishing the AI roadmap for the professional area.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in marketing, sales, or a related field.

  • Proven experience in marketing strategy, project management, and agency leadership

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and varied-sized group situations to commercial and professional partners and other employees of the organization

  • Google Tools advanced management, Excel intermediate to advanced, knowledge of AI tool like Chatgpt or Gemini

  • Fluent Spanish and English 

Prefered Qualifications

  • Advanced Education: Master’s Degree in Marketing, Digital, or Business (concluded or in progress).

  • Industry Expertise: Specific experience in Professional or Pharmaceutical Marketing.

  • Digital Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in CRM, social media tools, and digital search platforms.


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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