Commercial Planning Jr Manager / Category Manager 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, Toms of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hills Science Diet and Hills 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.

Job Title: Commercial Planning Jr Manager / Category Manager

Location: Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland

Posting Start Date: 03/11/2025

Hybrid Work: Yes

No Relocation Assistance Offered

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, lets build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Commercial Planning Junior Manager

Help shape category strategies, elevate the 5Ps, and drive omni‑channel growth across some of the most dynamic FMCG categories in Poland. In this role, youll be the connective tissue between Category, Brand, and Customer teams—turning shopper insights into winning plans at shelf and online.

Why You?

• You love to make a visible impact on category and brand performance watching sales numbers grow.
• You have experience leading the Sales Growth Planning process and bring to life data-driven 5P playbooks.
• You would like to become a people manager and develop yourself as a mentor, coach and manager.

What youll do

• Lead and coordinate the Sales Growth Planning process for Poland, aligning brand and customer strategies to deliver measurable results.
• Own Category Management principles end‑to‑end with Customer Development to drive incremental category and company growth.
• Identify and size category opportunities through market analysis (omni‑channel), fueling trade plans and accelerating sales.
• Translate the activity grid into shopper‑centric actions; support flawless new product launches and track performance.
• Co‑lead Joint Business Planning sessions and customer workshops for mutual growth.
• Co‑manage sales conferences, head office events, and trade communications (e.g., newsletters) with the Customer Development team.
• Manage and develop a direct report, coaching for performance and capability.
• Use advanced information systems and analytical tools to inform decisions and recommendations.
• Stay close to the market through store visits, customer meetings, and workshops; deliver compelling, insight‑led presentations to strategic partners.

What youll bring

• University degree.
• 3–4+ years of FMCG experience in Category Management, Trade/Shopper Marketing, or Sales.
• Fluency in Polish and English.
• Proven track record in customer presentations and business reviews.
• Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong Google Sheets proficiency.
• Experience with relevant tools is a plus: NIQ, GfK/YouGov, and planogramming software.
• Team player with the ability to prioritize and perform under pressure.

What youll love about this role

• End‑to‑end ownership: from insight to activation and performance tracking.
• Cross‑functional exposure: collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Shopper, and Finance.
• Customer‑facing influence: shape joint plans and category roadmaps with top retailers.
• Growth mindset: build leadership, analytics, and commercial planning capabilities.

If youre passionate about turning data into action, activating the 5Ps, and creating win‑win growth for retailers and brands, wed love to hear from you.

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.