Customer Development Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 155485 - Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! 

If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be! 

Our dependable 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. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. 

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day. 

Job Summary:

The Customer Development Manager is responsible for delivering net sales, volume and market share targets for our customers through driving growth within categories. Responsibilities also cover establishing long term mutually helpful relationships with customers and optimally using resources within a certain budget. 

What you will do

• Translate Customer Development strategies into specific operational objectives (e.g., pricing, distribution, plan o gram execution, volume, profitability, and market share) and other key performance indicators. Performance metrics include trade investment, margin, forecast accuracy, account inventory levels, on shelf availability, and promotional performance.
• Ensure “winning on the ground” is a top priority for the team, and that 5P tactics and demand marketing initiatives are performed with excellence at the point of sales
• Influence customers to grow sales, improve service and identify efficiencies by applying new techniques, tools and information systems.
• Work with Retail Marketing team to leverage trade spending and develop effective promotional and in store programs that drive consumption off the shelf. Ensure efficient and effective use of promotional material and equipment.
• Conduct detailed analyses of trends and gain customer and CP agreement for a business plan that balances the needs of the customer and Colgate.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferably with a business administration, economics and social sciences bachelor degree.
• Minimum 5 years Customer and category management experience; preferably within a multinational FMCG company in Pharmacy channel 
• P&L Literacy
• Negotiation Skills
• Proficient in English 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Innovative Approach & Digital Competencies

Disclaimer - Interested candidates are requested to upload their resumes drafted in English language only.
 

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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.

Are you interested in working for Colgate-Palmolive? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom’s of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, Elta MD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Science Diet and Hill’s Prescription Diet. 

For more information about Colgate’s global business, visit the Company’s web site at . To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral health education program, please visit . To learn more about Hill's and the Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program please visit . To learn more about Tom’s of Maine please visit .

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