Overview
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.
Job Details
Job Title: Brand Manager, Prof Products Expansion
Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 09/09/2025
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#168613 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Location: Woking, Surrey
Reporting to: Professional Group Brand Manager Northern Europe
Why Work For Colgate Palmolive:
* The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mindset and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
* The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
* The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally
* The Colgate Values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive and We are Courageous are integral to how we operate every day.
Job Purpose
In this pivotal role, you'll be at the forefront of managing and growing our professional prescription brands, with a special focus on establishing us as the leader in everyday caries prevention through our high fluoride toothpaste portfolio. You'll work across the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland, making a significant impact on dental health across the region.
What You'll Do:
* Strategize & Grow: Lead the development and execution of annual brand plans for a multi-brand professional prescription and therapeutic portfolio with an omni-channel approach, to achieve ambitious sales, prescription generation, and professional recommendation targets. You'll be instrumental in expanding our high fluoride toothpaste portfolio, identifying new opportunities, and building a robust 5-year pipeline.
* Influence & Advocate: Build strong relationships with key external stakeholders and Thought Leaders in the UK to champion our brands and gather insights that shape our strategic initiatives.
* Launch & Lead: Spearhead go-to-market activities for exciting new product launches across Northern Europe, ensuring seamless execution and market success.
* Collaborate & Connect: Work closely with our European team, Professional Business Managers, and Scientific Affairs to align strategies, share insights, and drive consistent messaging across all markets. You'll also manage communications with internal stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned and informed.
* Educate & Empower: Partner with the Scientific Affairs manager to develop and deliver compelling product training for our Oral Care Consultants, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge to drive recommendations.
* Analyze & Optimize: Utilize your strong commercial and analytical skills to assess market opportunities, build robust business cases, and continuously identify new ways to improve and expand our brand presence.
What You'll Bring:
* Proven Healthcare Experience: Strong background in dental, pharmaceutical, or OTC products is a must, with a clear desire to excel in this field.
* Strategic Marketing Mindset: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective brand plans, manage complex projects, and drive commercial success.
* Influential Communicator: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the gravitas to build strong relationships, command respect, and influence stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
* Analytical Acumen: Highly competent commercial and analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
* Collaborative Spirit: A true team player who can motivate and enthuse others, fostering cross-functional partnerships to achieve shared goals.
* Inquisitive & Proactive: You're not afraid to challenge the status quo, identify new opportunities, and proactively drive change.
* Education: A degree-level education is desired, and a basic understanding of oral health or life sciences is essential.
* Language: Fluent in English (oral and written).
Why Join Us?
This is an incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact on oral health across Northern Europe. You'll be part of a supportive and innovative global team, working on brands that truly make a difference. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions celebrated, we encourage you to apply!
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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