Sr. Manager, Omni Customer Mktg, Grocery

About Colgate‑Palmolive Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate‑Palmolive is now a global consumer products company with brands sold in over 200 countries. We serve consumers through Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our goal is to make lives healthier and to enrich communities worldwide. Job Position Position: Sr. Manager, Omni Customer Marketing – Grocery Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States Travel: up to 10% of time Work Mode: Hybrid Posting Start Date: 6/2/26 Job Summary The Sr. Manager, Omni Customer Marketing – Grocery builds brand equity and drives demand at key retailers through insights‑led media and shelf commerce activations. With an omni‑shopper mindset, they deliver business goals for the brand and retailer by developing and implementing strategies that engage shoppers across the full purchase path and all commerce channels. The role oversees agency partners, budget management, and cross‑functional collaboration to maximize value creation. Responsibilities Identify retailer opportunities, develop white‑space opportunities, and drive impact aligned with brand objectives. Recommend funding based on brand objectives and lead annual Joint Business Planning negotiations for retail media networks using ROI and insights. Develop annual plans, timelines, budgets, and communicate performance 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, providing feedback on brand messaging and developing programs that meet sales and brand goals. Maintain deep understanding of the evolving retailer landscape and grocery/Kroger retail media ecosystems. Collaborate with 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 Minimum 10+ years of experience in CPG Sales or Shopper Marketing. Deep channel, customer, and category knowledge. Preferred Qualifications MBA. Strong strategic business acumen, marketing passion, and solid project‑management skills. Analytically inclined, detail‑oriented, resourceful, and results‑driven. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to present ideas effectively internally and externally. Proven ability to influence and work in a cross‑functional matrix, handle complexity, ambiguity, and prioritize/multi‑task under pressure. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range: $140,000 – $174,000 USD. The salary is determined by experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit sharing, and long‑term incentives (Executive level). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with company matching, a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days, 13 paid holidays, and paid sick leave. Our Commitment to Inclusion We develop diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels belonging. Our journey begins with our people and continues with equitable opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colgate