Customer Development Executive

No Relocation Assistance Offered#169647 - Surrey England United KingdomWho We AreColgate-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 Toms of Maine EltaMD Filorga Irish Spring PCA SKIN Protex Sanex Softsoap Speed Stick Ajax Axion Fabuloso Soupline and Suavitel as well as Hills 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 childrens 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 teamLocation: WokingReporting to: Customer Development ManagerWe are seeking a bright and enthusiastic Customer Development Executive to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic developmental role where you will support a Customer Development Manager gain invaluable hands-on experience with major retail accounts and build a strong foundation for a successful career in commercial sales.What Youll Do: Your Learning and ImpactYou will be an essential part of the team providing crucial support while learning the ropes of commercial strategy. You will:Support Your Portfolio: Assist in the day-to-day management of a portfolio of consumer products helping the team to achieve its sales and margin targets.Help Build Key Partnerships: Be a key point of contact for our retail partners supporting the preparation for meetings helping to update Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and building your own network.Develop Data-Driven Skills: Use business and sales data to track performance identify trends and contribute to building powerful fact-based selling stories and recommendations.Contribute to Forecasting: Play a key role in the demand planning process by ensuring data accuracy and collaborating with our supply chain and retailer contacts to support an accurate forecast.Drive Collaboration: Work closely with our fantastic Digital Shopper Marketing and eCommerce teams to help execute best-in-class online campaigns and promotional events.Master Operational Excellence: Gain experience in processing invoices tracking trade spend and working with our internal teams to ensure smooth new product launches.What Youll Bring: Your PotentialWe are looking for an individual with the drive and foundational skills to grow into a future commercial leader. You are:Commercially Curious: You have a foundational understanding of (or a strong passion for) the retail or consumer goods environment and are eager to build your commercial acumen.Analytical and Detail-Oriented: You enjoy working with numbers have a keen eye for detail and are comfortable analysing data to find answers.A Confident Communicator: You have excellent written and verbal communication skills and are excited to develop your influencing and negotiation abilities.Proactive & Organized: You are a natural self-starter who can manage multiple priorities. You dont wait to be asked; you look for ways to help.A True Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment are eager to learn from your colleagues and bring a positive can-do attitude to every challenge.Why This is a Great Opportunity for YouThis role is designed for your success. We are committed to investing in your growth through mentorship structured training and direct exposure to our most important business relationships. Youll join a supportive and high-performing team that will champion your development providing a clear path for career progression.Ready to Take the Next StepIf you are a rising star with a passion for building a career in commercial account management we would be thrilled to hear from you.Apply today and lets build your future togetherOur Commitment to SustainabilityWith 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 & InclusionAchieving 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 OpportunityEmployer 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 with the subject Accommodation Request should you require accommodation.#LI-Hybrid Key Skills Bidding,Business Solutions,ABAP,Business Operations,Business Sales,Corporate Marketing Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1