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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.

Job Title:  Commercial Planning Jr Manager

Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Date:  16 Apr 2025
Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166630 - Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

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.
 

MAIN PURPOSE

The Commercial Planning Junior Manager is responsible for leading Category Management and Commercial Planning for assigned categories, with a focus on engaging customers in Poland.

This role involves collaborating across various functions to align and execute both category and brand strategies, coordinating the Sales Growth Planning Solution, and providing tools to define, deploy, and track the 5Ps and shopper solution.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leading Category Management process by applying Category Management principles in cooperation with Customer Development  to drive incremental category and C-P growth

  • Identifying and managing category opportunities to boost demand, support trade and accelerate sales  through market analysis.

  • Supporting the implementation of solutions from the activity grid and tracking the launch of new products to support customer and development efforts.

  • Leading the Sales Growth Planning process for specific categories.

  • Co-leading Joint Business  Planning and workshops for mutual growth with customers.

  • Co-managing sales conferences, head office events, and newsletters with Customer Development Team.

  • Utilize advanced information systems and analytical tools for decision-making.

  • Engage in store visits, customer meetings, and workshops, delivering key presentations to strategic customers.

 

 

Competencies & Experiences Required:

  • University degree

  • Fluency in Polish and English

  • Minimum 3-4 years of working experience within FMCG. Working experience from CatMan/ Trade/Shopper Marketing/ Sales

  • Proven ability to conduct customers presentations and business reviews

  • Strong analytical mindset and interpersonal communication skils

  • Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, advanced Google sheet user

  • Experience with relevant software (NIQ, GfK/YouGov, planogram tools will be an asset)

  • Team player, ability to manage work under stress

 


Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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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