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 recognised 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 programmes 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:  Category Analyst (Temporary)
Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Posting Start Date:  27/08/2026
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175674 - Santiago de Chile, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

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.

Role Summary

As a Category Analyst supporting the Oral Care category in Santiago, Chile,you will serve as strategic advisor to our key retail partners and to our commercial team. In this dynamic role, you will leverage shopper insights and market data to drive category growth, identify new business opportunities, and optimize retail execution. You will be key in transforming market analytics into actionable growth strategies that deliver mutual value for Colgate-Palmolive and our retail customers.

 

 Responsibilities

  • Analyze category performance using syndicated data tools (e.g., Nielsen) to identify growth opportunities in product assortment and shelf placement.

  • Develop strategic planograms using space management software (e.g., Spaceman, JDA/Space Planning) aligned with customer-agreed strategies.

  • Generate regular management scorecards to track category health and monitor key business KPIs across retail partners.

  • Collaborate directly with key retail partners to identify, develop, and execute Category Management (CatMan) strategies and in-store activations.

  • Translate shopper insights and 7P (People Journey, Product Assortment, Price, Placement, Promotion, Point of Purchase, Persuasion) dynamics into actionable category recommendations and training materials for customer management and retail store teams.

  • Partner with the Consumer Insights team to deliver objective market analysis, shopper decision hierarchies, and competitive benchmarks while maintaining strict data confidentiality.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Industrial Engineering, Commercial Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.

  • Intermediate English language proficiency.

  • Previous experience (internship experiences are welcome) in category management, commercial planning, marketing, sales, or market research.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG/CPG), retail, multinational organizations, or market research agencies.

  • 1 year's experience in catman, commercial planning, marketing, sales or market research

  • Proficiency in planogramming software (Spaceman, ProSpace/Space Planning) and market intelligence panels (Nielsen, Kantar Panel, CCR).

  • Strong analytical, collaborative, and stakeholder management skills.


This is a temporary position for a 1-year period 

 


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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