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:  Customer Development Executive - HC & SP
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  5/8/26
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172933 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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.
 

Reporting to the Customer Development Manager, National Metcash, the Customer Development Executive & Integrated Supply Planner– National Metcash is responsible for providing support to the Independents CDT in four key areas:

  • National- Owning Atlas forecasting (baseline and promotional sales) for all Home Care categories within Independents & conducting ongoing analysis to monitor all areas of commercial performance and identify opportunities to optimise the strategy for growth

  • Assisting in the implementation and execution of key strategic imperatives- Brand led events and executions, NPD support and activation, distribution drives, retailer engagement events (i.e. Metcash EXPO, etc.)

  • Informing & empowering the field team- ensuring that all relevant comms and materials are updated, distributed and communicated to assist the FST in achieving their goals within Independents

  • Executing the responsibilities of Colgate-Palmolive’s inaugural Integrated Supply Planner (ISP) for Metcash. This component of the roles is expected to represent ~50% off the total workload and will primarily involve Metcash order and inventory management for their five DCs across Australia, for the entire portfolio of CP products ranged by Metcash.

This role will work closely with the Customer Development Team Leader, Customer Development Managers, Category & Shopper Development Manager, Key Accounts Executive, Communication Executive, FSMs and Territory Managers, as well as inter-team and cross-functionally, particularly with the Customer Service & Logistics & Finance functions.

 


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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