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Job Number #170560 - Surrey, England, 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, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Location: Woking Surrey
Reporting to: Omnichannel Shopper Manager
Duration: 12 months
Start date: 1 June 2026
On site ( 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week)
Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? At Colgate, your day is filled with working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our consumers, communities, and employees. We champion creative thinking, experimentation, and authenticity, and if you want to work for a company that lives by its values, then give your career a reason to smile... every single day!The Opportunity
We are looking for a bright, energetic, and highly curious individual to join our UK Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Team for a vital 1-year industrial placement. You will play a key role in accelerating our strategic brands across core UK & Ireland retailers. This is your chance to learn how to reach shoppers at every point along their path to purchase—from in-store point of sale to online, social, events, and influencer content—to drive awareness, consideration, and purchase.
Reporting to the Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Manager, you will gain hands-on experience managing your own portfolio of retailers and working across the full marketing funnel. If you are keen to learn how shopper marketing and retail media networks power brand growth, look no further!What You Will Do
As an integral part of the team, your main responsibilities will include:Deployment of Activations for Core Accounts
* Develop and implement Category Demand Omnichannel shopper marketing programs specifically for Superdrug and Waitrose.
* Collaboratively deliver the Ocado digital plan alongside the Customer Development Managers (CDM).
* Work closely with Colgate-Palmolive’s brand teams and media agencies on asset creation and content strategy.
* Build strong relationships with CDMs to align plans with Above The Line (ABL) media strategic priorities and promotional commitments.
* Review results against key performance indicators (KPIs), report back on progress, successes, and learnings, and take corrective action where necessary.
Take Ownership and Effectively Manage Budgets
* Manage account budgets on an ongoing basis, ensuring phasing is maintained, preventing overspends, and communicating any concerns or opportunities effectively.
* Ensure all monthly budget processes are completed in a timely manner.
Lead on Superdrug Presents Experiential Event
* Lead the planning and execution of a fully immersive beauty event for Superdrug Presents, driving awareness for Colgate’s whitening and multi-benefit portfolio.
* Work with the commercial team and brand teams to set clear objectives, KPIs, and brand focus for the event.
* Manage agencies on briefing, planning, and execution of stand design, engagement, and competitions, ensuring all assets align with our brand look and feel.
* Work with the digital marketing team to ensure a full digital support plan is in place to drive strong engagement at the event and extend awareness afterwards.
* Ensure all relevant brand, shopper, and legal approvals and sign-offs are carried out.
What You'll Need to Succeed
We are looking for a future leader who is results-oriented, highly organized, and passionate about marketing.Required Qualifications
* Currently studying for a University degree at a minimum, ideally a BS degree in Marketing or a related field.
* English fluency is mandated; other European languages would be a plus.
* Experience in marketing and/or in FMCG companies is preferable.
Key Skills & Competencies
* Creative & Collaborative: A strong team player with curiosity, energy, and a positive attitude.
* Adaptable: The flexibility to adapt and manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
* Project Management & Results-Oriented: Highly organized with a strong ability to balance workload and take the lead on projects, with an eye for detail and comfort working with numbers and spreadsheets.
* Digital Insight: A good understanding of the marketing mix, up-to-date with latest trends, digital marketing, and overall marketing best practices.
* Stakeholder Management: Excellent cross-organisational collaboration and communication skills, effectively working across functions and channels to align priorities and drive execution.
* Content Creation: Experience in creating content for digital platforms and traditional media channels, with knowledge of analytical tools.
If you’re ready to gain unparalleled experience in Omnichannel Shopper Marketing with a global leader, 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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