Commercial Strategy Executive

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Job Number #169376 – Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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 us build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Location: Woking, Surrey

Reporting to: Senior Commercial Strategy Manager

Are you a commercially-savvy individual with a passion for turning data into action? Are you ready to build your career in a team that sits at the very heart of our business success? If you are proactive, curious and eager for growth, this is the opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic Commercial Strategy Executive to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our commercial success by leveraging data and insights to define where we play and how we win in the market. You will be a key link between our Customer Development, Consumer Experience and Demand Planning teams, translating high-level strategy into tangible trading plans that drive our growth.

Responsibilities

• Dive into Data: Leverage a wide range of data sources (including Nielsen, Kantar, and Profitero) to conduct analysis, uncover key insights, and provide actionable recommendations to the team.
• Drive Strategy & Execution: Collaborate on the creation and execution of plans across all categories, ensuring our brand presence is exceptional across omnichannel touchpoints.
• Champion Innovation: Take ownership of the gross pricing strategy for new product innovations and relaunches, ensuring successful market introductions.
• Fuel Revenue Growth: Partner with the Retail Marketing team to identify and implement opportunities for Revenue Growth Management (RGM), optimising commercial performance.
• Shape Go-to-Market Plans: Co-lead in the innovation gateway process, preparing communications and visualisations to guide teams to success.
• Align Supply with Demand: Work with demand planning teams in weekly and monthly supply reviews to ensure forecasts are aligned and products are available for customers.

What You\’ll Bring To The Team

• Commercially Astute: Strong business mindset with the ability to understand drivers to make an impact.
• An Exceptional Communicator: Confident and articulate, able to present complex information to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• A Curious Analyst: Passion for data with analytical skills and ability to weave information from multiple sources into a story.
• A Creative Strategist: Able to develop sound, fact-based recommendations.
• A Proactive Go-Getter: Self-starter who pursues opportunities and seeks to develop and accelerate the commercial career.
• A Natural Collaborator: Excellent at building relationships and influencing across the business.

Why Join Us

• Unparalleled Exposure: Hands-on experience in a critical business function, learning from industry experts.
• A Culture of Growth: Supportive and inclusive environment that values curiosity and development.
• Impactful Work: See analysis and recommendations influence business strategy and outcomes.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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.