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Job Number #172081 - Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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.
 

Are you a student looking for a challenge that will allow you to actively apply and deepen your theoretical knowledge in practice? We offer you the unique opportunity to get to know the dynamic environment of key account management in a global FMCG (fast-moving consumer goods) company. Become part of our dedicated and interdisciplinary team as a working student (m/f/d) in the Professional Oral Care sales department at our location in Hamburg (up to 20 hours per week).

Your tasks and comprehensive insights:

Our specialist Professional Oral Care division plays a decisive role in the market by strategically distributing our high-quality products through specific dental and pharmacy channels. As a full and active member of our sales team in Hamburg, you will gain in-depth and practical insights into all facets of modern key account management:

Key Account Support & Strategic Sales:

• You will actively and independently support the Key Account Team in its day-to-day operations.

• One focus will be on providing direct support in serving our strategically important dental and pharmacy wholesalers as well as online pharmacies.

• Preparation of analyses and reports for performance management.

Marketing & External Communication:

• Design and implementation of target group-specific marketing activities that support the sales of our products.

• Independent and professional customer communication as well as management of external agencies and service providers.

Cross-team & Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Close and coordinated cooperation with the Marketing, Logistics and Finance departments is part of your daily tasks to ensure smooth processes and the achievement of common goals.

• You will act as an interface between internal departments and external partners

Data management, administration & process optimisation:

• Support in the accurate maintenance of critical master data (e.g. updating price lists, article information, managing product images)

• Optimisation of administrative processes

Customer loyalty & strategic preparation:

• Preparation of strategically important half-yearly and annual meetings with our key accounts.

• You will actively support customer engagement and help develop measures for long-term customer loyalty.

Individual development & project work: We offer you a diverse and challenging range of tasks in which you will have the opportunity to set your own priorities and manage smaller projects independently, depending on your interests and strengths.

Your profile:

• You are enrolled for at least another year (ideally in the fields of economics, information technology or natural sciences)

• Experience in using Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets) or comparable tools (Excel skills are an advantage)

• You have strong analytical skills and a talent for networked thinking

• You are a strong communicator, a real team player, enjoy working cross-functionally and keep an eye on priorities and deadlines

• You are quick on the uptake and take a proactive approach to complex issues 

• Fluent German and good written and spoken English

We offer you exclusive benefits:

• Attractive remuneration

• Work-life balance & flexibility:

  • Your studies are a priority: we offer a high degree of compatibility with your studies through flexible working days (by arrangement)

  • Workation

• Corporate benefits: Attractive discounts on numerous well-known brands 

• Product room: Free products from our range every month so you can experience our brands first-hand

• Future: Excellent chances of being taken on permanently for committed working students

• And much more: In addition to a modern workplace in Hamburg, you can expect an open corporate culture and the opportunity for personal and professional development.

Please send us your complete application documents:

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter

• Current certificate of enrolment

• Current transcript of grades

Please indicate your possible start date and desired weekly working hours in your cover letter (maximum 20 hours during the semester; up to 40 hours are possible during the semester break by arrangement).

We look forward to getting to know you!

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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