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 recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Toms of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hills Science Diet and Hills 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 programs 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.
Travel Required?: Up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 6/11/26
On-site
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #173871 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom
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, lets build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Location
Woking, UK
Reporting to
Director, Digital Transformation, Northern Europe
Why Work For Colgate Palmolive
The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set 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: Caring, global teamwork and continuous improvement are integral to how we operate every day.
About the Role
Colgate-Palmolive is undergoing an exciting strategic pivot toward omnichannel demand generation. As our Omnichannel Search Specialist, you will be at the heart of this evolution. You’ll spearhead digital initiatives that accelerate brand expansion, reporting directly to the Director of Digital Transformation, Northern Europe.
Your work will be pivotal in maintaining high visibility and brand integrity across Amazon, Google, and retailer platforms. You will pioneer Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies, ensuring our brands thrive in AI-driven search environments. You won’t just be analysing data; you’ll be telling the story behind it to influence our search mindset and culture across the Northern Europe Hub.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Execution: Design and deliver omnichannel search campaigns that drive meaningful connections and conversions.
AI Innovation: Monitor our presence across AI engines (e.g., Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT), identifying opportunities to optimize our messaging and authority.
Data-Driven Insights: Translate complex marketing data into clear, actionable insights that help us reach our performance goals.
Collaboration: Partner with eCommerce, Media, Data, and Marketing teams to implement AI-friendly content (like FAQs and clear summaries) and maintain consistent, high-quality messaging.
Continuous Improvement: Execute A/B and customer experience testing throughout the customer journey—from ad creative to post-conversion loyalty.
What You Bring
A passion for the evolving search landscape and a curious mind— especially regarding Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and optimising for LLM-based platforms.
The ability to bridge the gap between technical data and human behavior, looking beyond traditional clickstream metrics.
Experience in search, digital analytics, or performance marketing (agency or client side).
A can-do attitude! You’re a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, raising consensus, and inspiring colleagues at all levels.
A collaborative spirit—you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and lead by example.
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, 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 should you require accommodation.
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