2027 Global Marketing Development Program Associate

Role Summary:

Join Colgate-Palmolive’s Global Marketing Development Program and drive impactful change across our global marketing strategies. This 2-year rotational program equips high-potential leaders with essential skills in marketing, sales, and strategic planning. Participants will lead cross-functional initiatives across international hubs and brand management rotations to accelerate career growth while directly impacting the global health and wellness sector.

Program Overview and Responsibilities:

• Customer Development/Sales Rotation (4 Months based in one of several Sales Offices across the US)

  • Learn how our products are sold to retailers

  • Develop your analytical and storytelling skills

  • Analyze category, customer & shopper data to maximize commercial effectiveness

• Global Marketing Rotation (4 months in Foreign CPG Market or within NYC-based Global Marketing team)

  • Learn what it means to run a truly global business

  • Interact with other Colgate people around the globe

  • Build strategic thinking skills as you help manage global brand equities

• North America Marketing Brand Rotation #1 (8 Months in NYC Office):

  • Gain hands-on experience in brand management and the 5Ps of marketing

  • Involve in various aspects of the marketing process and operations

  • Develop your analytical and storytelling skills

• North America Marketing Brand Rotation #2 (8 Months in NYC Office):

  • Project manage various initiatives

  • Have an opportunity to identify growth opportunities

  • Practice strategic thinking and problem solving abilities

Upon successful completion of the Full-Time 2-Year program, you will join the NA Marketing teams on either the Oral Care or Home & Personal Care business. The cross-functional experience in the Global Marketing Development Program will give you the tools you’ll need to help manage one of our businesses and will set you on the path toward a management-level marketing career as well as a variety of other rewarding career options! Our practice of promoting from within and rotating brand assignments will further enhance your opportunities within our organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited MBA program with an intended graduation of Spring 2027.

• Minimum of 4 years prior experience, with key involvement in business analysis and cross-functional project management.

• Demonstrated track record of leading cross-functional teams and projects.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools with a demonstrated ability to translate insights into actionable business decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

• Strong strategic thinking, financial acumen, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.

• Proven adaptability, agility, and resilience in driving results within dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis and must not require the Company's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.