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.

Information at a Glance
Job Title:  Marketing Intern Europe Division
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  18/06/2025
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #167715 - 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.

 

Location: Warsaw, PL

Reporting to: Senior Brand Manager

Starting date: September 1st 2025

Duration: 12 months

 

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? 

In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global multicultural organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

 

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brands fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

 

Why Work For Colgate Palmolive:

 

  • The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mindset and continue to learn new skills, working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.

  • The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast-paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.

  • The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.

  • The Colgate Values: Caring, Inclusivity and Courageousness are integral to how we operate every day.

 

Job Purpose

The role will be part of the European Oral Care Brand Team to enhance our Brand Values. 

 

The Marketing Intern will be responsible for supporting the elmex marketing teams of the European division in the development and execution of brand plans and go-to-market activities to achieve the brand’s short and long term business objectives. They will be part of a cross-functional team and play a key role in executing new products development and digital plans.

 

Main Responsibilities

  • Assist the team in the development at European level of the commercial grids, 5P's marketing activities, digital activations and go-to-market plans. 

  • Help in the execution of the New Product Development and activations plans, working in close collaboration with the cross-functional team (Local/Global Marketing, R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain, Packaging) and Online Acceleration Center. 

  • Partner with the local teams to manage the existing business, drive portfolio harmonization and identify short-term growth opportunities.

  • Actively monitor and analyse consumer, market and competition activities to identify new upcoming trends to create business growth opportunities.

 

Required Skills and Competencies 

  • Team work spirit, curiosity, pro-activity, energy and positive attitude. Flexibility to adapt and to manage ambiguity

  • Creative thinking, highly organized, with ability to work across cultures and in remote teams. 

  • Leadership skills, results-oriented with strong communication skills and capacity to take the lead in projects. 

  • Good understanding of the marketing mix, up-to-date with latest trends, digital marketing and overall marketing best practices.

  • Eye for details and comfortable working with numbers, metrics and spreadsheets.

 

Required Qualifications

  • University degree at a minimum, BS degree in marketing or a related field, particularly MBA as an asset 

  • Experience in marketing and in FMCG companies would be preferable.

  • English fluency is mandated, other European languages would be a plus.


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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