No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number170667 : 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.
Customer Development Manager
Location:Woking, Surrey
Reporting to:Customer Development Director
Why Work For Colgate Palmolive:
We are a company that values our people and invests in their growth. When you join our team, youre not just starting a new role; youre building a career.
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:Shape Your Career Path:Refine your commercial expertise and learn new skills every day. Youll work with a passionate cross:functional team, gaining invaluable exposure to every facet of our business, from marketing to supply chain.
:Make a Tangible Impact:Operate in a fast:paced environment where your decisions matter. You will have personal accountability and the autonomy to directly influence our day:to:day performance and long:term strategy.
:Think Globally, Act Locally:Work with world:renowned brands and contribute to global strategies. We offer fantastic opportunities to develop your career, with the potential for international mobility.
:Join a Team That Cares:Our values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-are the foundation of our culture. We believe in doing business with integrity and creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
Job Purpose
In this pivotal role, youll be instrumental in driving budgeted sales and profit growth, shaping a sustainable and mutually prosperous business model, and spearheading innovation within one of our most critical accounts. This is a unique opportunity to directly influence our commercial success and
make a tangible impact on our market position.
What You Will Achieve
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:Drive Profitable Growth:Consistently exceed quarterly and annual net sales, margin, and profit targets by developing, implementing, and actively managing a dynamic Joint Business Plan with tailored commercial strategies
:Strategic Commercial Acumen:Leverage your sharp commercial instincts to deeply interrogate business performance, swiftly identify critical issues and untapped opportunities, and lead effective resolution and optimization initiatives.
:Retailer and Shopper Expert:Develop a profound understanding of the clients strategic imperatives and their shopper insights. Youll then expertly align our brands and strategic intents within this environment to maximize impact.
:Collaborative Planning Excellence:Partner closely with our Shopper Development and Category Management teams to construct high:performing, shopper:centric plans that are fully integrated into the Joint Business Plan, optimizing for category growth.
:Forecast and Financial Ownership:Take full ownership of collaborative planning with the clients, meticulously inputting and delivering accurate customer forecast volumes, sales, and investment. Youll expertly manage the 5P planning process and provide clear identification of risks and opportunities on a monthly cycle.
:Financial Stewardship:Ensure meticulous management of customer ledger, financial accruals, and rebates, collaborating seamlessly with AR and Finance departments for accurate activation and settlement.
:Shape the Future:Develop, communicate, and rigorously implement a forward:thinking 3:year retailer strategy that positions us for sustained leadership.
:Innovative Solutions:Work