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:  Retail Marketing Manager
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  5/22/26
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173548 - Managua, Managua, Nicaragua

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:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Retail Marketing Manager to drive growth and manage local trade channel P&Ls in Nicaragua. Sitting within the Commercial team, this pivotal role acts as a primary bridge between strategic planning and local execution, directly influencing market share and Net Sales results as well as key financial ratios. You will cascade retail marketing inputs into the Colgate Business Planning (CBP) process and drive the flawless execution of 7Ps across retail environments. This is an exciting opportunity to proactively respond to competitor trends and deliver sustainable sales and share growth for Colgate-Palmolive’s market-leading categories.


Responsibilities:

  • Own the execution and performance monitoring of Go-to-Market plans and 7Ps strategies across diverse Retail Environments (RE) to maximize market share and achieve financial goals .
  • Lead the Colgate Business Planning (CBP) process and cross-functional monthly commercial meetings, ensuring alignment across demand planning, sales, and marketing functions .
  • Conduct rigorous financial and retail environment analyses to diagnose category opportunities, recommend new product price points, and manage consumer promotion expenditures
  • Collaborate closely with Shopper Development Managers and regional teams to reinforce customer plans utilizing deep shopper insights .
  • Build and deliver high-impact commercial presentations for product launches, promotional grids, Budget Reviews, and Country Visits .


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5+ years of professional experience in Marketing and/or Sales
  • Advanced proficiency in English


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies
  • Previous experience magaging the Walmart Account as a KAM or Brand Manager
  • Financial knowledge and analytical capabilities tied to trade channel P&Ls
  • Proven understanding of diverse retail environments and commercial execution strategies


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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