Job Title:  Trade Marketing Expert

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #167157 - San Jose, San Jose, Costa Rica

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
 

About The Role 

Translate the client's business plan to a perfect execution at the point of sale, to attract our buyers and win the purchase on the shelf, in every shopping environment. Lead the implementation of all activities at the point of sale and be the contact in the country in the strategic planning and execution of Instore.

Main Responsibilities:
1. Ensure the correct implementation of point of sale strategies associated with 5P (Visibility, POP) by promoters and merchants. 

2. Coordinate locally with SDM and BDM the amounts to be requested of POP for the country; monitor the transit process and ensure the arrival of POP material in time to the country. 

3. Carry out the planning, coordination, implementation and efficient tracking of POP material and exhibitors, in each of the purchasing environments, with prior alignment of the SDM and BDM. 

4. Lead communication with the Agency associated with issues of promoters and merchandising. 

5. Support locally the optimization processes of the call Value of merchants in the country, aligned with Instore Expert and Instore Coordinator. 

6. Manage POP storage spaces, seeking efficiencies and optimizing spending 

7. Lead the execution -through the agency- in WM stores that work with the Efficient Promoter system * to ensure CP strategies and compliance with the KPIs agreed with the client. (* Countries in which it applies). 

8. Train the team of merchants aligned to regional programs.  

9. Develop and modify the guidelines for implementation according to the needs of the country. 

10. Monitor in stores the implementation of CP strategies and the activity of the competition / good practices of other commercial houses.

Main Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in administration, advertising, marketing or related fields.
• 1 year of experience related to commercial areas
• Fluent English 
• Experience in negotiation 
• Persuasion and management of positive relationships in the commercial environment.
• Excel/Google Suite proficiency
• Active driver's license

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, colour, 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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