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Sr Manager, Catman

Colgate-Palmolive

Rosemont, IL, USFull Time

Colgate-Palmolive

Posted 2026-09-16

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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #175987 - Rogers, Arkansas, 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.   Position Title: Sr. Manager, Catman - VDC/Club/HIPE About Colgate-Palmolive  Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of connecting with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions.  If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! Our trustworthy 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. As the brand with the highest household presence in the world, we go beyond physical boundaries. We win as a global organization by continually learning and collaborating. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, fosters experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you are passionate about working for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.  The Experience In today’s rapidly evolving retail environment, Category Management has quickly become a top growth priority and at Colgate Palmolive, we are excited by the challenges this dynamic space brings. Our dedicated Catman team is full of passionate individuals and we are seeking a leader with the same energy, diligence and positivity who can help us lead change for our business. We are looking for an inspirational leader who can build the strategy for and deliver results against Colgate’s goals. As the Senior Category Manager for the Value Discount, Club and Home Improvement channels, you will lead a team of Category Managers who are focused on building and sharing compelling stories with customers that provide insight to how shopper behaviors are influencing our categories. Your team will serve as the shopper behavior expert by delivering insight-based engaging category presentations and highlighting opportunities. You will spearhead shopper insights for the Value Discount and Club channels and establish a proven customer relationship based on building thought leadership. You and your team will also collaborate both with your internal and external partners to provide best in class understanding of the categories in which we compete. Who are you You’re a great mentor and leader - You are passionate about developing others  You’re a teacher who loves to help others achieve their goals. You’re Passionate about the Shopper - You thrive on putting the shoppers needs at the forefront of all that you do.  You have experience using customer specific shopper behavior data and understand how to turn insights into actionable recommendations. You're a storyteller- You have the strong ability to interpret, integrate and communicate shopper behavior, insights & data.  You can successfully tell fact-based stories to drive Colgate & category solutions. You love to integrate multiple data sources  - You have a track record of providing customer specific recommendations based on your ability to synthesize customer shopper data, insights & point of sale data.  You collaborate- You build key partnerships as a consultant to the customer that thrive on mutual trust and integrity in working relationships. Additionally, you work cross-functionally across the Colgate Palmolive organization. You are a leader- You take the lead by influencing the agenda through collaboration, negotiation and thought leadership.   You are curious- You are constantly looking for opportunities to improve and seek creative solutions. You dig into the reason behind the numbers, are able to look at the results and find out the reasons for what is driving those results and guide the team accordingly.  What You'll Need  Bachelor's Degree required 6+ years of Consumer, Shopper Insights, Shopper Behavior and/or Category Management Experience required Experience leading a team or mentoring others in category management Experience working with customer Shopper Behavior Data (Luminate, Dunnhumby, ExtraCare, 1010, etc.) required Experience working with Household Panel data (Numerator, Nielsen Panel, etc.) required Experience working with a syndicated service (Nielsen, IRI) account required Experience working in consumer product goods preferred Microsoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs) preferred  You can apply to work at Colgate with us using this online application. Attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by email are not considered in the selection process.  Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.  Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 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 should you require accommodation. For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here. #LI-Hybrid

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