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Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager for Colgate Total and Core in EMEA, based in Therwil, Switzerland, with relocation assistance within the region. You will lead growth strategies for Total and Core toothpaste across EMEA, plan and track launches with the Oral Care Team and agencies, and develop brand programs to drive category impact. This role requires cross-functional leadership with R&D, Design, Regulatory, Legal, and Packaging, plus coordination with hubs and external consultants. Bring a strategic thinker with a growth mindset, a clear communicator, and a proven track record of delivering growth in consumer goods. Tailor your resume to quantify impact, highlight toothpaste or care experience, NPD and launches; demonstrate collaboration with agencies and AI-enabled marketing. Relocation within region, #LI-Hybrid.

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Region
Job Number #173879 - Therwil, Switzerland, Switzerland

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.

Senior Marketing Manager Colgate Total & Core, EMEA Division

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.

We are excited to invite applications for the Senior Marketing Manager position to be a core member of our Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Division Marketing department and lead the strategic Colgate Total and Core toothpaste segments.

The job will be located in Therwil.

How will you contribute to this role?:

The person will be part of an international group working on new product development, communication and brand strategy for EMEA and on Global projects for the Oral Care category. 

The principal duties and responsibilities are:

• Leading the development of Colgate Total and core toothpaste (mega sub-brands like Maximum Cavity Protection, Triple Action, etc.) growth strategies for EMEA that will result into innovation, new communication campaigns, storytelling assets, etc. to meet the business needs of the diverse EMEA region

• Planning, implementing and tracking New Product Launches and Re-launches in close collaboration with the global Enterprise Oral Care Team and advertising development with the agency.

• Develop and execute solid Brand strategies and programs for the assigned segments to drive impact within the Oral Care category.

• Support and coordinate for Europe marketing strategy on specific projects and programs to meet business objectives 

• Lead and coordinate bundle development with cross-functional partners, like R&D, Design, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain Packaging teams, etc.

• Interact with outside consultants including advertising agencies, public relations firms, market research consultants as per project needs

• Frequent interaction with marketing departments of the seven Hubs across EMEA, other three Divisions and the global Enterprise Oral Care teams.

• Influencing and negotiating with cross-functional stakeholders and leaders: Craft impactful & persuasive storytelling, develop strategic recommendations, share learnings and growth plans

• Embedding a culture of innovation: Be an inspiring, courageous and resilient leader within the company; driving new marketing practices, ways of thinking & technology and AI adoption

What are the required skills and competencies?:

• Solid, proven track record of strategic thinking and communication capabilities, with the ability to develop strong business strategies and translate them into flawless execution across a large organization

• Displays a strong growth mindset, courageous and resilient with business savviness to deal with high ambiguity and to connect the dots 

• People centric, with a proven ability to drive innovative thinking, bringing new ideas to business issues & opportunities, finding new ways of coming up with peer-leading innovative solutions

• Trust and Relationship building, strong influence and negotiation. Master communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills and decision-making.

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, 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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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