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Job Number #174516 - Tokyo, Tokyo-To, Japan
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.
Responsible for implementing RE(Retail Environment) strategy and action for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.
Build customer strategy and investment plan
Execute and track 7P strategy and actions at each RE
Responsible for leading and supporting RCD(Retail Category Development) for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.
Create in-store tools (POP / Leaflet / etc)
Execute and track key customer actions
Involve sales tracking meeting
Responsible for leading Field Succession for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.
Build and track Store coverage plan for Pet territory manager and Field Merchandiser
Manage Field merchandising agency
Duties and Responsibilities
30%
Lead implementing RE strategy
Ensure the executional compliance of 7P strategy and action plans with CD, explain the strategy, clarify the actions and providing necessary training & education
Work closely with CD, find barriers and solutions for the improvement of their actions
Track the KPIs of the 7P strategy and actions, inform the issues and opportunities for optimization
40%
Lead and Support RCD
Ensure the executional compliance of the key customer plans with CD by explaining the strategy, clarifying the actions and providing necessary training & education
Manage key customer programs such as Field Merchandiser and Nutrition Consultant
Work closely with CD, find barriers and solutions for the improvement of their actions
Support JVC planning and business reporting to the key customers
Track the KPIs of the key customer plans, inform the issues and opportunities for optimization
20%
Lead Field succession
Build and track store visit plans. Conduct analysis to achieve appropriate results and implement improvement plans.
Build appropriate communication with the field merchandiser agency to implement optimal field plans.
10%
Others
Administrative work associated with the areas of responsibilities
Follows the other requests of the supervisor within the area of responsibilities
*This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.
Education/ Experience Requirements
BA degree.
5+ years experience in similar roles in sales / customer development and trade / retail / customer marketing.
Skills/Knowledge
Skill set to implement RE strategy and customer plans based on deep understanding of respective REs, customers, shoppers and category.
Strong project management / leadership skills which will enable cross-functional collaboration to develop and deliver robust commercial plans.
Analytics and financial skills to lead budget planning, customer planning and forecasting
Multifunctional capacity and flexibility to deal with ambiguous situations
Communication skills with business English capability
Google Slides, Sheets, Docs; Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word; Intage SRI
Key competencies we value at Colgate Global
Leadership Competencies:
Strategy/Vision
Effective Execution
Consumer/ Customer Focused
Functional Competencies:
Shopper and Category Centric - RE / Service Provider / Customer Strategy
Commercial - Financial Proficiency & Pricing Excellence
Analytical - Insights & Analytics
Working Relationships (Key partnerships and report line)
Does this position supervise: Yes, also lead a cross functional project team
Report to Retail Marketing Director
Will work closely with Customer Development, Brand Marketing, Customer Service & Logistics and Finance
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel: Up to 20% -Regular store check, customer meeting participation
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.
#LI-Hybrid
Make More Smiles. We are Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. For over 200 years, we've poured our care into creating a future where everyone has more reasons to smile. CP People develop, produce, distribute and sell essential health & hygiene products and pet nutrition offerings through brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, hello, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Filorga, eltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet.
The Company is recognized for its leadership and innovation in
promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including its achievements in decreasing
plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and
improving children’s oral health through the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program,
which has reached approximately 1.8 billion children and their families since 1991.
