Brand Manager

No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number #170429 - Therwil, Switzerland, SwitzerlandWho We AreColgate-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.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 Brand Manager Colgate Whitening position to support our Europe Division Oral Care Marketing department. The job will be located in Basel, Switzerland. Internal Job Grade Range: 12-13.How will you contribute to this role?:The person will be part of an international group working on new product development for Europe and on Global projects for the Oral Care category. The role reports into the Colgate Whitening EU Senior Marketing ManagerThe principal duties and responsibilities are:Growing the Colgate whitening franchise: developing the European strategy, innovation pipeline and communication plans that will drive business and share of market growth of our whitening business for the region. Strategically partnering with Enterprise Oral Care (EOC), agency and hub brand teams to strengthen our plans and advance our whitening thought leadershipDevelop and Execute Brand strategies & plans for whitening, incl. driving perceivable superiority for our product lines to meet business objectivesLead and coordinate bundle development with R&D, Regulatory, Legal, Supply Chain and Packaging teamsInteract with outside consultants including advertising agencies, public relations firms, market research consultants as per project needsWhat are the required skills and competencies?:Good marketing and commercial capabilities, with the ability to translate a marketing plan into a sound commercial rationale and plan of actionDisplays a strong growth mindset, and ability to deal with ambiguityPeople centric and ability to connect the dotsRelationship building, influence and negotiation, excellent written and verbal communication skills and decision-making and analytical competencies incl. adoption of AI toolsStrong project management and business strategy planning skills, at national, regional and practice area levels Motivated, high energy, confident, with powerful initiativeWhat are the required qualifications?:Minimum 5-8 years of progressive relevant marketing experience; specific experience on innovation would be preferable. Functional experience in marketing/ implementation of successful marketing plans, new products, digital campaign developmentExperience in managing relationships with senior individuals and within a demanding and fast paced environment Experience in managing complex projects and external suppliers Seeking for an international career path, open to experiences in different markets and environments. Our Commitment to InclusionOur 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 EmployerColgate 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.