Customer Development Associate

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172211 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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.
 

Customer Development Rotational Associate

The Experience

In today’s dynamic retail environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Customer Development team at Colgate. Our highly ambitious and focused Customer Development Team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive and for our customers in this constantly evolving landscape. 

The Program

Our Customer Development Rotational Program is designed to give you a 360-degree view of our commercial business through two 12-month rotations. Over the course of 24 months, you will gain experience across:

• Category Management: Providing the analysis and recommendations for customer presentations.

• Digital Commerce: Developing recommendations for omnichannel success in the evolving retail landscape.

• Direct Selling: Aligning brand strategies with customer priorities to drive growth.

The Role: What You’ll Do

As a Rotational Associate, you are the brains behind the operation. You will:

• Analyze Data: Construct findings from different data points to make proposals for account planning.

• Drive Efficiency: Provide information to determine the efficiency of promotions and evaluate the distribution of new products or test markets.

• Monitor the Market: Supervise competitive activity, environmental trends, and conduct retail store audits to identify opportunities for success.

• Collaborate: Work with the Colgate team to integrate our brand strategies with those of our customers.

Location & Mobility:

A critical component of this program is interest and flexibility to relocate and experience unique office & team environments:

• Rotational Hubs: Rotations will take place in Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH or Rogers, AR.

• Structure: Each rotation will be in a different office location.

• Post-Program: Upon completion, flexibility regarding the location of your full-time role is required; it will likely remain in one of the four hub cities.

About You

• You are an analyzer- You are able to construct different pieces of data and utilize findings to make proposals to the broader team, equipping them with the information to recommend to customers and in account planning. You’ll provide insights and analytics around Colgate and competitive new item launches and develop recommendations around omnichannel in all retail environments 

• You're a continuous improver- You’re constantly looking for opportunities to improve and seek creative solutions.

• You are a team player- You value collaborating and communicating with team members to establish proven relationships and build your network throughout the organization

• You connect the dots- You can connect data points and are eager to learn to initiate with the Colgate team and integrate them with customer strategies.

• You create the future - You will look for opportunities to both improve and develop creative solutions. You adapt and adjust strategies with the customer from pre and post evaluation and return on investment analyses to ultimately incorporate learning into future sales proposals.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Flexibility and commitment to relocate as required by the rotational schedule.

• Experience in Consumer Product Goods (CPG) or with syndicated services (Nielsen, IRI) is preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs).

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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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