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.
Oral Care Consultant - Sweden (field-based)
Subsidiary: Colgate-Palmolive Sweden
Hub / Division: Northern Europe Hub / Europe
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden (100% field-based).
Reporting To: Professional Business Manager Scandinavia
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive 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.
Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our team to reimagine a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Join us in co-creating the success of market-leading brands like Colgate,, and Duraphat.
Position Overview
We are looking for two Oral Care Consultants: One in Gothenburg and one in Stockholm to join our Swedish team and drive brand presence, penetration, and professional product recommendations across assigned territories in Sweden.
In this highly autonomous role, you will build strategic partnerships primarily across public and private dental clinics and pharmacy chains. You will serve as a trusted expert, delivering scientific education, training healthcare teams, and driving sales and prescribing behaviors for our therapeutic and retail portfolios (including Duraphat and Colgate).
Key Responsibilities
Professional Education: Educate dental professionals and pharmacy staff on oral care science, clinical studies, and specialized product benefits to drive recommendations, prescriptions, and category sales.
Sales & Recommendation Growth: Drive in-clinic usage, direct/distributor sales, and active OTC product recommendations for the Duraphat and Colgate therapeutic and retail portfolios.
Territory Management: Independently plan and manage your territory to ensure optimal coverage and efficiency within the assigned area. Plan and execute field visits across assigned practices, clinics, and pharmacies.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Document and maintain customer records in Colgate's CRM system in alignment with company strategies.
Industry Representation: Represent Colgate-Palmolive at industry trade fairs, conventions, and regional events; provide logistical and on-site support for educational sessions.
Resources & Sampling: Distribute clinical samples, educational materials, and product guidance for both patient and clinic use.
Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work closely with the local Scandinavian team (including Oral Health Liaison Specialists) and commercial colleagues to align digital, physical, and promotional strategies.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Colgate’s Code of Conduct, data privacy, anti-bribery policies, and pharmacovigilance guidelines (including timely adverse event reporting).
What We Are Looking For
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Experience: Background in the dental, medical, or pharmaceutical sectors with prior direct sales or account management experience.
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Education: Higher education degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) .
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A clinical background as a Dental Hygienist or Pharmacist is an advantage.
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A proven track record in pharmaceutical product detailing or direct B2B sales.
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Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build long-term relationships and present scientific product benefits clearly.
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Languages: Professional working proficiency in Swedish and English.
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Licensing: Valid Category B driver's license.
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Mindset: Goal-oriented, highly organized, creative, and comfortable with fieldwork and occasional evening & weekend events.
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What We Offer
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Strong Brand Portfolio: Work with market-leading, clinically backed brands.
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High Autonomy: Independent role shaping strategy and relationships across your territory.
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Growth & Development: Professional training, structured onboarding, development, and career growth opportunities.
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Complete Toolkit: Company car, phone, laptop, tablet, and all essential working tools.
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Supportive Culture: An engaging, collaborative, and welcoming team environment.
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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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