Sr. Manager, Omni Customer Mktg, Grocery

Sr. Manager, Omni Customer Mktg, Grocery

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 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's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Summary: The Sr. Manager, Omni Customer Marketing - Grocery is based in Cincinnati, OH and responsible for building brand equity and driving demand at key retailers through insights led media to shelf commerce activations. With an omni shopper mindset, the Omni Customer Marketing Sr. Manager must deliver overall business goals for both the brand and the retailer by developing and implementing strategies that engage shoppers through the full path to purchase and across all commerce channels. Charged with driving joint value creation, the candidate is required to seamlessly and effectively partner cross functionally, set vision for success, influence to drive impact and motivate multiple internal and external stakeholders. The Sr. Omni Customer Marketing Manager is also responsible for efficiently managing our agency partners within the outlined SOW, maximizing allocated budgets and agency resources. As the complexity of the commerce and retail media landscape is rapidly evolving, this candidate will need to see through intricate and ambiguous situations to find solutions which drive the most value. This role will also require strong analytical and financial acumen, the ability to manipulate data from multiple sources, and an understanding of how to optimize strategies and executions leveraging performance metrics.

Responsibilities:

• Identify retailer opportunities, link them to brand objectives, and develop "white space" opportunities to drive impact
• Recommend funding based on brand objectives and lead annual Joint Business Planning (JBP) negotiations for retail media networks using ROI and insights.
• Develop annual plans, timelines, and budgets, and manage performance communication to stakeholders.
• Manage one direct report and the omni commerce marketing agency team for grocery/Kroger strategy and execution.
• Act as the voice of the shopper/retailer internally, offering feedback on brand messaging translation and developing programs that meet sales and brand goals.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the evolving retailer landscape and Grocery/Kroger retail media ecosystems (including KPM, Albertson's Media Collective, AD Retail Media, Edge, H-E-B Retail Media, Meijer Media).
• Act as the voice of the brand to retailers and CDO sales teams, focusing on Kroger, Albertsons, ADUSA, HEB, Publix, Meijer, and Wakefern.
• Elevate the omni commerce marketing function and embed the omni demand generation center of excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in CPG Sales or Shopper Marketing
• Deep Channel, Customer, and Category Knowledge

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.