Sr. Manager

Sr. Manager, Catman & Shopper Insights - GroceryEstablished 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. 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.As the Sr. Manager, Category Management & Shopper Insights for Grocery, 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 experts by delivering insight-based engaging category presentations and highlighting opportunities. You will spearhead shopper insights for the Grocery channel 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.This role can be based out of either our Cincinnati, OH or Rosemont, IL office.Who you are:You're a mentor and leader - You are passionate about developing others. You're a leader 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, this individual will work cross-functionally across the Colgate Palmolive organization as well as externally with our broker partners.You are a leader - You take the lead by influencing the agenda through collaboration, negotiation and thought leadership.You pursue curiosity - 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.Required qualifications:Bachelor's Degree8+ years of Consumer, Shopper Insights, Shopper Behavior and/or Category Management ExperienceExperience leading a team or mentoring others in category managementExperience working with customer Shopper Behavior Data (Scintilla, Dunnhumby, Straum, etc.)Experience working with Household Panel data (Numerator, Nielsen Panel, etc.)Experience working with a syndicated service (Nielsen, Circana) accountPreferred qualifications:Experience working in consumer product goodsMicrosoft Office or Google Suite proficiency (i.e, Sheets, Slides, Docs)Compensation and Benefits Salary Range $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 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 peopledeveloping 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.