Commercial Excellence Specialist

Job Title: Commercial Excellence Specialist Travel Required: up to 10% of time Posting Start Date: 6/1/26 Hybrid Role Summary Colgate Palmolive North America has launched a new Strategic Planning & Commercial Excellence function designed to synchronize how we work across the division to reach our ambitious 2030 goals. As a founding member of this team reporting to the Senior Director, you will manage the daily operations and cross‑functional coordination required to run our new Commercial Operating Model. Positioned at the intersection of Marketing and Customer Development, this role offers a unique experience to learn how every function in the division works together to drive results. This is a high‑visibility launchpad for an energetic professional looking to learn quickly, build from the ground up, create a robust internal network, and grow into a Marketing or Sales leader. Responsibilities Commercial Orchestration: Serve as the central owner of the North America Master Calendar. Track and communicate all critical deadlines across Marketing, Customer Development, Finance, Supply Chain and other functions to ensure the division meets retailer‑specific milestones without delay. Synthesis & Governance: Support the Senior Director in maintaining a single source of truth for the division. Collect and organize inputs from various teams, distilling complex information and data into standardized and polished documents for leadership review. Operational Rollout & Training Support: Partner with the Senior Director to execute the divisional shift to our new way of working. Handle the logistics for training sessions, manage the distribution of onboarding materials, and track functional adoption to ensure the entire division is equipped for the transition. Stakeholder Accountability: Act as the daily coordinator for the commercial rhythm. Proactively follow up with stakeholders at all levels—confidently picking up the phone or visiting desks as needed—to ensure inputs are received on time and that the organization remains on schedule. Proactive Problem Solving: Identify gaps in current workflows and suggest immediate, practical improvements to make our processes more efficient and effective. Digital Foundation & AI Implementation: Support the transition from manual trackers and calendars to a scalable digital platform. Manage the manual data and workflows in the short term and serve as a lead tester for new AI‑powered tools and technical solutions that will automate recurring tasks and make our planning smarter, faster, and more standardized. Qualifications Experience: 1–2 years of experience in Customer Development, Sales Operations, or Project Management Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field AI Fluency: Demonstrated ability and passion for using AI tools (ChatGPT and/or Gemini) to improve personal and team productivity Tools: Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace (specifically Sheets and Slides) Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $76,800.00 – $107,500.00 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: comprehensive 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. Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. 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. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here . #LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr