Colgate-Palmolive
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #171156 - New York, New York, United States
Who We Are
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. Scope
As an Innovation Brand Manager, you will lead the ideation, development and execution of a category (Oral Care or Home Care Personal Care) innovation from vision setting and early opportunity assessment through to final readiness. This role requires people-centricity, strategic thinking, creativity, project management skills and the ability to lead and influence a global, cross-functional team. Responsibilities
Strategic Innovation & Pipeline Development Develop a robust 3+ year innovation growth grid,
proactively identifying white space opportunities, business gaps, and product solutions that align with strategic priorities.
Maintain a "people-obsessed" focus
by monitoring emerging category trends and competitive activity to pinpoint unmet consumer needs and bring the consumer perspective to the forefront of all initiatives.
Lead the development of the innovation pipeline,
continually seeking new ways to get closer to people in how CP brings new solutions to market.
Embed a culture of innovation
across the organization by championing new marketing practices, ways of thinking, and technology adoption. Be an inspiring thought leader within the company.
Research, Insights, and Value Creation Drive consumer research
by partnering with the Insights team to develop robust learning plans, leading both qualitative and quantitative research efforts.
Translate research findings into compelling
"jobs to be done," solutions, and concepts
that create perceivable consumer value.
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Execution Lead complex innovation projects
by orchestrating a high-performing, cross-functional team (including Sales, Brand Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Packaging, and Design).
Ensure
flawless execution
of innovation projects through the stage-gate process, consistently delivering strong results across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
Influence and gain buy-in
from cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders by designing and delivering clear, impactful project updates, recommendations, and growth plans.
Lead partnerships with external agencies
and vendors to amplify innovative thinking and accelerate new opportunities to the next level
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
8+ years of total commercial experience (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance), with at least 3 years specifically in Marketing or Innovation roles.
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of relevant experience, including an MBA.
Prior experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
Demonstrated creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking skills.
Proven results-orientation and a strong ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery excellence.
Demonstrated ability to drive data-driven decision making, effectively storytelling with data and translating complex insights into compelling narratives that influence stakeholders and secure buy-in.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $155,000.00 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf #LI-Hybrid
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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. Scope
As an Innovation Brand Manager, you will lead the ideation, development and execution of a category (Oral Care or Home Care Personal Care) innovation from vision setting and early opportunity assessment through to final readiness. This role requires people-centricity, strategic thinking, creativity, project management skills and the ability to lead and influence a global, cross-functional team. Responsibilities
Strategic Innovation & Pipeline Development Develop a robust 3+ year innovation growth grid,
proactively identifying white space opportunities, business gaps, and product solutions that align with strategic priorities.
Maintain a "people-obsessed" focus
by monitoring emerging category trends and competitive activity to pinpoint unmet consumer needs and bring the consumer perspective to the forefront of all initiatives.
Lead the development of the innovation pipeline,
continually seeking new ways to get closer to people in how CP brings new solutions to market.
Embed a culture of innovation
across the organization by championing new marketing practices, ways of thinking, and technology adoption. Be an inspiring thought leader within the company.
Research, Insights, and Value Creation Drive consumer research
by partnering with the Insights team to develop robust learning plans, leading both qualitative and quantitative research efforts.
Translate research findings into compelling
"jobs to be done," solutions, and concepts
that create perceivable consumer value.
Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Execution Lead complex innovation projects
by orchestrating a high-performing, cross-functional team (including Sales, Brand Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Packaging, and Design).
Ensure
flawless execution
of innovation projects through the stage-gate process, consistently delivering strong results across multiple simultaneous initiatives.
Influence and gain buy-in
from cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders by designing and delivering clear, impactful project updates, recommendations, and growth plans.
Lead partnerships with external agencies
and vendors to amplify innovative thinking and accelerate new opportunities to the next level
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
8+ years of total commercial experience (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Finance), with at least 3 years specifically in Marketing or Innovation roles.
Preferred Qualifications
6+ years of relevant experience, including an MBA.
Prior experience in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
Demonstrated creativity, curiosity, and strategic thinking skills.
Proven results-orientation and a strong ability to influence cross-functional partners and senior leadership.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while maintaining delivery excellence.
Demonstrated ability to drive data-driven decision making, effectively storytelling with data and translating complex insights into compelling narratives that influence stakeholders and secure buy-in.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $124,000.00 - $155,000.00 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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf #LI-Hybrid
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