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.
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Job Title:  Brand Development Manager
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  31/07/2026
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #175239 - Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

 

As a Brand Development Manager, you will play a key role in bringing our category strategies to life within the market. In this position, you will analyze insights, track local opportunities, and propose actionable plans designed to drive market share and meet our P&L objectives. You will act as a strategic bridge between commercial teams, marketing, and cross-functional partners, ensuring our brand strategies deliver meaningful value to consumers and the business.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead Commercial & Channel Alignment: Deliver clear business presentations and brand strategies to the commercial team, while partnering with Retail Marketing to co-build client and channel plans.

  • Drive P&L & Strategy Execution: Manage the brand's P&L and ensure the seamless execution of the 5Ps strategy across categories in Ecuador.

  • Optimize Pricing & Financial Analysis: Implement pricing strategies, manage system price/discount setups via the BPM process, and collaborate with Finance on margin and ROI analyses for consumer programs and activations.

  • Monitor Market & Competitive Insights: Evaluate competitor activity and shopper trends to design impactful, high-ROI promotions and point-of-sale activations.

  • Coordinate Cross-Functional & Hub Initiatives: Collaborate with regional hubs and agencies on tactical plans, raise timely operational alerts, and work with local teams to support successful product launches.

  • Shape Media Strategies: Propose innovative media alternatives to amplify brand presence and actively contribute to defining integrated media strategies.

 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Completed Bachelor's degree.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar commercial or brand management roles.

  • Advanced level of English (written and spoken).

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience analyzing category trends and translating shopper insights into actionable plans.

  • Track record of managing and tracking key commercial KPIs.

  • Strong ability to collaborate, influence, and negotiate effectively with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders.

  • Clear focus on driving commercial results with a strong consumer-centric mindset.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively and execute with excellence in a fast-paced environment.


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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