Customer Development Associate

Colgate • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Customer Development Rotational Associate

The Experience
In today’s dynamic retail environment, it is an exciting time to be a part of the Customer Development team at Colgate. Our highly ambitious and focused Customer Development Team is dedicated to driving growth for Colgate Palmolive and for our customers in this constantly evolving landscape.

The Program
Our Customer Development Rotational Program is designed to give you a 360-degree view of our commercial business through two 12-month rotations. Over the course of 24 months, you will gain experience across:

Category Management: Providing the analysis and recommendations for customer presentations.
Digital Commerce: Developing recommendations for omnichannel success in the evolving retail landscape.
Direct Selling: Aligning brand strategies with customer priorities to drive growth.

The Role: What You’ll Do
As a Rotational Associate, you are the brains behind the operation. You will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Flexibility and commitment to relocate as required by the rotational schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Consumer Product Goods (CPG) or with syndicated services (Nielsen, IRI) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Data: Construct findings from different data points to make proposals for account planning.
• Drive Efficiency: Provide information to determine the efficiency of promotions and evaluate the distribution of new products or test markets.
• Monitor the Market: Supervise competitive activity, environmental trends, and conduct retail store audits to identify opportunities for success.
• Collaborate: Work with the Colgate team to integrate our brand strategies with those of our customers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level