Associate Customer Development Manager - Walmart

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Job Number #165356 - Rogers, Arkansas, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

In today?s dynamic retail environment, joining the Customer Development team at Colgate-Palmolive presents a fantastic opportunity to contribute to strategic growth. We are seeking a motivated

Associate Customer Development Manager

focused on supporting strategic growth initiatives. In this role, you will assist in managing strategic and operational activities for product lines such as Tom?s of Maine, hello, Colgate Kids Oral Care, Trial and Travel, Baby, Holiday, and Oral Care Feature Planning. Reporting to the Customer Development Manager, you will play a vital part in supporting the management of over $100MM in Net Sales.

What you will do:

Assist in implementing business strategies and supporting execution for our Walmart Team product lines to meet performance targets

Support the delivery of project management tasks, contributing to an environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills

Communicate and collaborate across various teams to ensure alignment on objectives and strategies

Assist in analyzing Profit & Loss (P&L) data to support performance optimization and financial goal achievement

Apply an analytical approach to help assess market trends, identify opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making

Support the engagement with Walmart by assisting in building partnerships and understanding customer needs

Supporting the enhancement of our Walmart Oral Health Initiatives by fostering collaboration alongside our Bright Smiles Bright Futures, and Team Smile teams

Contribute to fostering an inclusive and innovative team environment that encourages collaboration and continuous learning

Who you are

Brand Advocate:

You support the values of hello and Tom?s of Maine, assisting in communications between the Account Team and the hello & Tom?s Commercial Teams

Collaborative Helper:

You assist in connecting the dots to identify category opportunities, supporting the development of strong customer plans using insights and market knowledge

Team Player:

You contribute to maintaining partnerships with internal cross-functional teams, supporting mutual goals and collaborative strategies

Innovative Thinker:

You seek opportunities to contribute ideas for improvement and assist in creative solutions. Your adaptability and willingness to learn from evaluation and analysis are key in supporting strategy refinement

Curious Learner:

You are curious about understanding what works and what doesn?t, supporting the team in refining customer tactics and strategies

Basic qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

At least 3-4+ years of experience in sales roles or adjacent fields

Some experience in project management or supporting teams in dynamic environments

Basic understanding of P&L concepts and an eagerness to develop analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Google Sheets, and Slides

Preferred qualifications

Good communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively across different functions

Desire and ability to engage effectively with customers and build solid business relationships

A team-oriented attitude with a proactive, innovative approach to driving results

Experience in consumer packaged goods

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $83,200.00 - $133,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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, color, 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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk\_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform)

should you require accommodation.

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