To serve as the Operating Officer of the Brand, acting as the strategic guardian of execution for the hub. This role owns the end-to-end commercialization process, translating strategic visions into market reality by orchestrating the cross-functional ecosystem and ensuring the zero-defect, profitable delivery of the innovation pipeline (The Last Mile of Innovation). You provide the critical technical mastery that grounds all brand strategy in operational and commercial feasibility., 1. Launch Orchestration (The \"Project Lead\")
Launch Orchestration (The \"Project Lead\")
- End-to-End Project Management: Serve as the central project manager for all innovation and renovation projects. Own the timeline from \"Product Lock\" to \"On-Shelf\", ensuring no slippage in critical path milestones.
- Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary connector between the Hub and the Division/Global Supply Chain, R&D, and Legal teams, translating commercial needs into operational actions.
- Process Guardianship: Act as the expert on the \"Gateway Process\" (the stage-gate innovation process), ensuring all stakeholders adhere to the discipline required for a successful launch.
Creative Asset & Packaging Delivery
- Artwork (AW) Execution: Manage the end-to-end packaging and artwork workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing translations, and securing timely release of assets to trade partners.
- GTM Toolkit Execution: Ensure the \"Tools\" (trade presenters, samples, e-content assets) are physically produced and available for the sales teams.
Technical Commercialization Mastery
- The \"SKU Architect\": Own the technical backbone of the brand. You are responsible for SKU creation, country pairings (determining which markets get which packs), and volume consolidation.
- Complexity Management: Manage the simplification agenda by identifying low-performing SKUs for delisting and ensuring the portfolio remains efficient and profitable., 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.
Operational Discipline: Execution Excellence mindset with an obsession for timelines, critical paths, and details. - Agility & Project Leadership: Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously (e.g., major NPD launches alongside packaging renovations) and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
- Commercial Architecture Mastery: Deep, practical expertise in SKU logic, technical commercialization, and understanding exactly how a product physically reaches the market in multi-market clusters.
- Collaborative Influence: Proven ability to drive progress across key support teams (Supply Chain, Regulatory, Legal) through influence rather than direct reporting authority.
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.
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Marketing Specialist - Innovation Execution Excellence employer: Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Woking that prioritises innovation and inclusivity. As a Customer Development Intern, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in the FMCG sector, with opportunities for professional growth and development through direct engagement with major retail accounts and cutting-edge AI tools. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your journey towards a rewarding commercial career while making a positive impact on people's lives and the planet.