No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168062 - 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, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Location: Woking, UK
Reporting to: Senior Marketing Manager
Duration: 12 Month
Start date: September 2025
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: We are Caring, We are Inclusive and We are Courageous are integral to how we operate every day
What You'll Do
This internship offers a fantastic balance between traditional brand marketing and cutting-edge digital acceleration. You'll gain hands-on experience in:
Brand Marketing & Innovation Support (50%)
* Market Analysis: Dive deep into market trends, conduct competitive benchmarking, and analyze market share to uncover key insights.
* Concept Development: Help shape the future of our brands by developing data-driven, consumer-centric recommendations for new concepts.
* Engagement & Support: Assist brand teams and hubs with internal and external engagement, including developing compelling trade stories and support plans.
Innovation Process: Take the lead on managing the trade samples process and ensuring claims alignment for all new innovation initiatives.
Digitally Accelerating Brand Strategies (50%)
* E-commerce Content Leadership: Bring our brand digital strategy to life by leading the development of e-commerce content for innovations. This includes optimizing for SEO, creating comprehensive e-commerce toolkits, and developing A+ content for Amazon.
* Website Performance: Assess and maintain our brand websites, working closely with creative agencies to brief and coordinate their efforts, and overseeing localization with our international hubs.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for an enthusiastic and bright individual who is ready to learn and contribute from day one. You should be:
* A motivated university student who has completed or is currently completing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Marketing or Business/Economics (with a focus on Marketing).
* Fluent in English is essential; proficiency in other European languages would be a fantastic bonus.
* Possess a strong teamwork spirit, boundless curiosity, vibrant energy, and a consistently positive attitude.
* Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable managing ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
* A creative thinker, highly organized, and able to work effectively across different cultures and in remote teams.
* A true team player with a collaborative mindset, thriving in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments.
* An explorer with an entrepreneurial attitude, ready to act fast and take ownership of assigned project tasks.
* Comfortable working with numbers, metrics, and spreadsheets, demonstrating good analytical skills.
* Possess a solid understanding of key marketing concepts.
* A self-starter who can manage project work and multiple tasks independently.
* Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office products.
* Any previous experience in a marketing function will be considered a plus, but it's not essential – your passion and potential are what matter most!
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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