Commercial Excellence Specialist

Commercial Excellence Specialist

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.

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. You will 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. You will 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. You will 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. You will 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: Beyond managing assigned tasks, you will be expected to identify gaps in our 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. You will 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.
• Skills: Strong Organization & Project Management skills
• 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: 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.