• Job Description

  Req#: 159477

  No Relocation Assistance Offered
  # 159477 - Therwil, Switzerland, Switzerland
  
  Who We Are
  Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
  
  We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
  
  If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
  

  Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions!

  If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

  Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success.

  If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

  We are excited to invite applications for the (Senior) Brand Manager Colgate Whitening position to support our Europe Division Oral Care Marketing department.

  The job will be located in Basel, Switzerland.

  How will you contribute to this role?:

  The person will be part of an international group working on new product development for Europe and on Global projects for the Oral Care category. The role reports into the Colgate Whitening EU Senior Marketing Manager

  The principal duties and responsibilities are:

  • Growing the Colgate whitening franchise: developing the European strategy, innovation pipeline and communication plans that will drive growth of our whitening business for the region.

  • Interacting daily with Enterprise Oral Care (EOC), agency and Division teams to strengthen our plans and advance our whitening thought leadership

  • Develop and Execute our whitening strong Brand strategies/plans and programs for the assigned segments within the Oral Care category.

  • coordinate for Europe marketing strategy across the team and delegating specific projects and programs to meet business objectives

  • Lead and coordinate bundle development with R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain and Packaging teams

  • Interact with outside consultants including advertising agencies, public relations firms, market research consultants as per project needs

  • Frequent interaction with marketing departments of local Hubs as well as other Divisions and Global Marketing teams.

  What are the required skills and competencies?:

  • Good marketing and commercial capabilities, with the ability to translate a marketing plan into a sound commercial rationale and plan of action

  • Displays a strong growth mindset, and ability to deal with ambiguity

  • People centric and ability to connect the dots

  • Relationship building, influence and negotiation, excellent written and verbal communication skills and decision-making and analytical competencies

  • Strong project management and business strategy planning skills, at national, regional and practice area levels

  • Motivated, high energy, confident, with powerful initiative

  What are the required qualifications?:

  • Minimum 8-10 years of progressive relevant marketing experience; specific experience on innovation would be preferable.

  • Functional experience in marketing/ implementation of successful marketing plans, new products, digital campaign development

  • Experience in managing relationships with senior individuals and within a demanding and fast paced environment

  • Experience in managing complex projects and external suppliers

  • Seeking for an international career path, open to experiences in different markets and environments.

  
  Our Commitment to Sustainability
  With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
  
  Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
  Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
  
  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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
  
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• About the company

  Colgate-Palmolive Company is an American multinational consumer products company headquartered on Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It specializes in the production, distribution and provision of household, health care, personal care and veterinary products.

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