Graduate Territory Manager North Melbourne

Job Description

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 recognized 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 programs 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. Job Title: Graduate Territory Manager North Melbourne Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time Date: Feb 16, 2025 Remote No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number#165397 - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 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. About Us We are Colgate - a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet. We are a leading global consumer products company with a portfolio in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We serve consumers in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our strong culture of collaboration, diversity, sustainability and inclusion is rooted in our core values of Caring, Global Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. Employees are rewarded by rich development and career experiences and progression. This rare opportunity to join a global market leader that is highly regarded for employee development opportunities has come about due to an internal promotion! Please note this is a 12 month contract role. As a Territory Manager you will be responsible for developing a range of diverse customers through your ability to build and maintain strong relationships and to influence key partners. Managing your own territory autonomously day to day, you will be supported by an experienced management team and will also maintain close contact with your peer network. This territory would be based in Melbourne Northern suburbs including Brunswick, Thomastown, Doncaster and surrounding areas. Regional trips required to Northern Victoria including Bendigo and Shepparton areas. Develop your insights and experience into the competitive Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry by: Using category insights to increase share of space in-store and optimise ranging of our products on the supermarket shelf Selling permanent and temporary displays into all customers Ensuring efficient coverage of your entire store network All of the tools required to succeed will be provided, for example an iPad and fully maintained company car. You will also undergo a comprehensive induction and training program. With over 90% of our Customer Development/Sales team beginning their careers as a Graduate Territory Manager, we are proud to say that many have gone on to become Colgate-Palmolive executive leaders all around the globe across various functions. The opportunities are endless! The Ideal Candidate A University Degree qualified graduate who is keen to learn and develop into a corporate leader of tomorrow. The key to your success in this role is an interest in Customer Development/Sales, Logistics, Communications, Economics or Marketing. We are looking for a confident communicator with the ability to influence and build relationships. Strong time management and organisational skills are imperative, as is being self-motivated, resilient and determined to succeed. You must have a valid driver's licence and Australian work rights to be considered for this opportunity. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving 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 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-Remote #J-18808-Ljbffr