No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number170067 : Nationwide, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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, lets build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Job Title:
Commercial Graduate Programme : Northern Europe Hub
Location:
Woking, Surrey (on site 4 days 1 day remote per week)
Programme Start:
August 2026
Ready to build a career you can smile about?
Our Commercial Graduate Programme is your chance to grow into a future leader at Colgate:Palmolive. Were looking for two curious, collaborative, and passionate graduates to join our Northern Europe Hub in Woking and help us drive our iconic brands forward.
At Colgate, were building a future to smile about for our people, our consumers, and our communities. We are a company driven by strong values, a commitment to sustainability, and a culture that champions creative thinking and authenticity. Youll be joining a team where your ideas are valued and you can make a real impact from day one.
Your Two:Year Commercial Journey
This isnt just a job; its a two:year rotational programme designed to give you a 360:degree view of our commercial business. Youll gain hands:on experience in key areas, working with iconic brands and collaborating with major UK retailers like
Tesco, Sainsbury's, and Asda
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Youll get exposure across the business, connecting with our Professional Oral Care, e:Commerce, Finance, and Supply Chain teams. Your journey will include two core rotations:
Rotation 1: Consumer Experience (Brand and Marketing)
Youll be the voice of our brands, helping to connect with consumers in meaningful ways. You will:
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Help manage product launches from the first idea to the digital shelf.
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Partner with our digital teams on exciting equity campaigns across social media (like
TikTok and Pinterest
), CRM, and PR.
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Gain international exposure by supporting our UK, Ireland, and Nordic markets with key brand activities.
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Make a real difference with our social enterprise partner,
Change Please,
managing our initiative to provide dental care to people experiencing homelessness.
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Learn the fundamentals of brand management, including budget tracking and managing promotional spend.
Rotation 2: Customer Development (Sales and Account Management)
Youll build partnerships with our biggest customers, ensuring our products are available and visible to shoppers. You will:
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Become a commercial strategist within a dynamic team that works directly with one of the UKs top retailers.
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Build collaborative relationships with our retail partners, helping to develop and optimize joint business plans.
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Work cross:functionally with Brand, Category, and Shopper teams to create customer:centric growth strategies.
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Analyse commercial data, manage investment invoicing, and master the financial side of sales.
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Partner with our field sales team to ensure our products and promotions are executed perfectly in stores maximising visibility and sales.
Who Were Looking For
We're seeking enthusiastic and collaborative individuals who are ready to learn and grow. Youll be a great fit if you:
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Are in your final year of study or have recently graduated (expecting or achieve