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Job Number #174567 - Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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.
Commercial Trainee
Commercial Trainee role is supporting the Direct team (CZ&SK) with several analytical, coordination and administrative tasks. Person in this role will learn basic principles of customer management and will participate in execution of several Retail Marketing and Sales projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Learn to do business with customers
- Create deal sheets for all wholesaler customers (WHS)
- Manage customer monthly retrospective payment process
- Run SAP reports first day of the month and update customer sheets incl.promo payments
- Stock analysis based on specific needs of CDO Team, e.g. current focus on wet portfolio, availability/replacement
Actively participate in monthly business planning, execute sales and promo analysis for the vet channel. Manage and maintain reporting tools, optimize reporting to improve efficiency.
- Sales Out, including promo effectiveness
- Staff feeding
- Quick reco tool
Administration of Vet Partner program
- Manage VP+ database & contracts and back up documentation
- Coordinate payment process for customers & 1st step invoice approval. Monitor payment progress & share with team
Support Retail Marketing Manager in 6P execution
- Adjust CZ/SK price list
- Prepare product information and packshots for WHS from Impira
- Product info for customers (listing data preparation)
- Competitive analysis & any other ad hoc support
Other projects
- Actively participate in on-top projects to support the Sales and Retail Marketing team in their activities to build the leading position of Hill’s on the CZ/SK market (ie. professional congresses, seminars etc.)
- Support internal and field team with POS coordination
Education/ Experience
- Minimum required qualification – Bachelor’s degree
- Degree required in Business/Marketing/Management
- Level of English: Upper Intermediate
- Google/Microsoft Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)
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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