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:  Shopper Development Manager
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  27/08/2026
Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #175415 - Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia

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

 

In today's dynamic environment, it is an exciting time to be part of the Customer Development team at Colgate-Palmolive! Our highly energetic team is dedicated to driving sustainable, profitable growth in an ever-changing landscape.

As a Shopper Development Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping strategic direction, driving execution for key customers, and directly influencing our commercial P&L. By leveraging our Leadership Principles (LIFT: Trust, Impact, and Future), you will empower cross-functional teams, transform data into actionable insights, and champion innovative shopper experiences across all channels.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive Omnichannel Growth: Translate commercial strategies into innovative shopper programs across all channels. Lead the deployment of our CD EDGE strategy, reinforce CD fundamentals, and ensure flawless execution of Omni Demand Generation Plans aligned with shopper needs.

  • Champion Commercial Excellence: Co-lead the execution of the 7P strategy and align team performance with key financial objectives, including Organic Growth (OG), GTN targets, and Net Sales goals.

  • Lead Strategic & Analytical Governance: Conduct deep-dive analysis of the 7Ps to uncover growth drivers and root causes. Utilize advanced analytics and modern AI tools to build data-driven recommendations that expand Sales, Market Share (SOM), and Numerical Distribution.

  • Optimize GTN Investments: Manage GTN budgets with a clear ROI mindset to maximize category growth. Govern the Growth Choices Model to ensure tailored resource allocation while upholding the highest standards of integrity and commercial compliance.

  • Foster Strategic Collaboration: Build high-trust relationships with external retail partners and internal cross-functional teams (Marketing, Retail Marketing, Demand Planning, and CS&L) to align priorities, integrate diverse perspectives, and win the omni-shopper.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed Bachelor's degree.

  • At least 5 years of progressive commercial experience (Sales, Retail Marketing, In-Store, or E-commerce) with a track record of driving outstanding business results.

  • Demonstrated leadership experience managing cross-functional projects or direct teams.

  • Exceptional analytical mindset with proficiency in leveraging data tools (e.g., Google Suite: Sheets, Slides, Docs) to drive strategic decisions.

  • Advanced/Fluent English proficiency.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 2 years of direct Sales experience as a Key Account Manager (KAM) or Sales Executive.

  • Proven omni-channel mindset with hands-on experience in Retail Marketing or E-commerce 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, 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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