Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programmes that enrich communities around the world.
Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.
A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date: 07/11/2025
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#170325 - Roma, Lazio, Italy
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
The RCD Trainee will support the Senior RCD Manager in positioning Colgate-Palmolive as the leading and most trusted category advisor in Oral Care by developing and delivering insight-driven Retail Category Development (RCD) services across all channels, including eRetail. The RCD Trainee will integrate multiple data sources, build 1-way category stories, contribute to 2-way customer solutions, and drive measurement, standardization, and knowledge sharing to enable commercial excellence.
Key Responsibilities 1. DELIVER RCD SERVICES
* Integrate and analyze multiple data sources (e.g., Nielsen/Circana, Vispera, shopper research, digital shelf metrics) to help identify category trends and growth opportunities.
* Support & develop local category stories by consolidating available Customer–Shopper knowledge and retail trends into a “ready to use” category story to be delivered to key customers (1 or 2 ways).
* Map knowledge gaps and propose plans with the Insight Manager to close them (e.g., global sources such as Mintel, IGD, Edge; ad hoc studies).
* Structure and automate datasets and dashboards to inform cross‑functional decisions (CD/eCommerce).
* Support eRCD by helping define and monitor Digital Shelf guidelines and KPIs (e‑Content quality/compliance, Search/SEO, Ratings & Reviews, online assortment) in collaboration with eCommerce and CEX.
2. DEVELOP & DELIVER 1 WAY SERVICES
* Contribute in developing a one‑way category knowledge sharing approach (how/what/how often… e.g., Newsletter/ppt pres./other define and manage the editorial cadence for 1‑way category knowledge sharing).
* Deliver format for standard category stories and maintain and update standardized templates for category stories by category/channel.
* Finalize category stories.
* Support in converting brand initiatives into category selling stories -> right “customers’ twist”.
* Contribute to the “Ideal Store” recommendations using Space Planning tools.
* Prepare RCD‑ISE function induction decks for the new hire.
* Help leading and orchestrating key internal engagement meetings (e.g., strategic workshops, internal Sales meeting).
3. DEVELOP & DELIVER 2 WAYS SERVICES
* Support in identifying customers’ category challenges and work with insight team to uncover the “whys”. Work with RE Manager and Mktg to ensure right focus and resources allocation; support identification of customers’ category challenges with RE Manager/CDM and help uncover shopper “whys.”
* Contribute to 7Ps category solutions:
o Assortment: proposals aligned with Category and RE strategies; gaps/duplication analysis.
o Planogram: execution and simulation using Space Planning software.
o Pricing: basic price positioning and elasticity insights where available.
o Promotion: promo effectiveness analyses when needed.
o PoP materials.
o Partnership: help elevating internal capabilities to increase customer engagement (e.g., AGS Survey).
* Help preparing materials for CIA, Category Teasers and strategic workshops; track progress, actions and deliverables agreed with customers, informing the commercial organization about the status.
* Help leading and orchestrating key customer engagement meetings (e.g., CIA, Category Teasers, TTT) to present category solutions and align on joint business plans.
4. SHARE CATEGORY KNOWLEDGE INTERNALLY
* Build internal knowledge packages (standard reports, playbooks, dashboards) in line with CP CatMan principles.
* Provide standard report to disseminate retailers perspective internally (within the guidelines of the CP CatMan principles).
* Provide key inputs to GTM team for NP introduction and identify assortment gaps/opportunities.
* Support AGS workshops and strategy cascade‑downs to embed the customer voice and category priorities into team action plans.
5. TRACK & MEASURE SUCCESS
* Define, track and report on key category performance indicators (KPIs) for both CP and the customer (e.g., category growth, market share, shopper penetration).
* Conduct post‑implementation analysis (ROI) of RCD/eRCD initiatives to demonstrate value and refine future strategies.
* Maintain dashboards and scorecards with a monthly/quarterly cadence.
Required Qualifications
Holds master degree in business or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience: min. 8 months in customer development or in store account teams.
* English and Italian fluent.
* Key Competencies: Communication, Influence/Negotiation, Consumer/Customer focused, Teamwork & Collaboration, Analytical Skills and Strong English proficiency, proficiency in Excel, AI fundamentals knowledge.
Contract: Temporary 12 months
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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.
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Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.
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