Sr. Manager, Omni Search

Sr. Manager, Omni Search

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world. Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live. A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

We are looking for a Sr. Manager- Omni Search to join our search team. If you have a passion for retail media and paid search and are able to share ideas and collaborate in a team setting, then this role is perfect for you. With our agency partners, you will be responsible for the tactical and day-to-day management of our retail search campaigns on platforms across a range of capabilities. Your role will be integral to our mission to develop strong relationships with our customers by delivering search efficiency, sales and insights for our Customer Development, Omnicustomer and Brand Marketing teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and align the Omni Search strategy and roadmap with key stakeholders (Brand, IBE, Media, CRM, DTC, and Digital Production)
• Manage agency relationships, prioritize agile projects, and oversee campaign execution/optimization
• Partner with agency to develop paid search campaigns to support product awareness, brand/category goals, and retailer-specific promotional strategies that deliver on Brand Goals and specific Omni-Commerce Media KPI's
• Drive incremental growth through on-platform investment and oversee the fine-tuning of search media algorithms
• Utilize and refine measurement frameworks to evaluate performance and recommend budget optimization across tactics, retailers, and categories
• Act as the internal search specialist and thought leader to build organizational competence, support annual budgeting, and provide input into retail partner search platform roadmaps

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10+ years prior experience in Search (traditional & retail)
• Minimum 4+ years eCommerce/Omni Search expertise (e.g. Amazon, Walmart, Target, Criteo, Kroger, Instacart, etc.)
• Experience with campaign management platforms (e.g. Skai, Pacvue, Commerce IQ, Stackline, GA4, Adobe Analytics, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA
• Excellent interpersonal, training, communication (verbal/written), and collaboration skills
• High emotional intelligence, initiative, assertiveness, and self-direction.
• Ability to provide thought leadership in search
• Strong analytical skills; proficient in Excel/SQL to analyze logs and performance.
• Self-motivated learner of new tools/technology
• Superior leadership and teamwork
• Knowledge of experience with ecommerce/Omni SEO and content optimization

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $140,000.00 - $174,000.00 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.