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:  Associate Business Development Manager
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  5/21/26
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173135 - Rosemont, Illinois, 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:

The Associate Business Development Manager plays a critical role in enabling the Grocery team to flawlessly execute our business imperatives and drive growth.  This is a highly cross-functional and collaborative role that requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, solution-oriented mindset and creativity.

The Associate BDM will be a key liaison between the Grocery Sales Team and our cross-functional partners in NY.

 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Grocery Sales Teams and internal cross-functional partners to create and execute innovative growth strategies.

  • Enable the key objectives to improve sales results, win market share and drive financial returns on the Grocery team.

  • Drive superior in-market Retail Operations execution via clear, actionable and time-bound objectives.  

  • Track and measure results; continuously optimize.

  • Support existing national displays and - when needed - create, route and optimize new display vehicles for the team.

  • Lead account specific digital coupon process and activations for the Grocery team.

  • Lead operational planning on Hispanic Strategy Activation Programs. 

  • Develop multi-faceted Hispanic Strategy execution tactics and ensure implementation.

  • Act as a liaison for the New Item information for the Grocery Team.

  • Coordinate BSBF van visit requests and logistics from Grocery to Retail Marketing.

  • Drive incremental Seasonal and Holiday sales.

  • Assist with analytical and administrative tasks across the team as needed.

  • You'll work closely together with the Grocery Sales Team, collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and lead external partners to drive business performance.

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required

  • 3+ years of Consumer Product Goods experience required

  • Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs) required

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with a syndicated service (Nielsen, IRI) account preferred

  • Strong communication skills

  • Strong business acumen

  • Strong collaboration and cross-functional working skills


Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $86,000.00 - $121,000.00 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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