24 Oct
Colgate-Palmolive
Midrand
No Relocation Assistance Offered
162730 - Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.
Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing,
including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.
If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
Scope of Program
With this program, Colgate-Palmolive South Africa provides early in career graduates the opportunity to start their development & growth journey in our commercial functions Customer Development, Customer Service & Logistics, and Marketing.
Successful candidates will gain learning experience via job rotations and project assignments. Upon successful completion of the 24-month program, the Commercial Trainee can be offered a permanent role in the company based on performance and business needs.
As a part of our commercial team, you can help Colgate-Palmolive delight our consumers and customers every day by taking winning actions for brands, contributing to category growth,
and building stronger consumer engagement for mutual growth.
Education / Experience / Competencies Required :
Minimum B.Com Degree / Honors s preferable in
Strategic Marketing / Management / Business Management or related studies
Digital / Analytics
0-2 years of working experience
Possess analytical & problem-solving skills
Numerate with good attention to detail
Result-focused with strong leadership, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment
Strong implementation / team building / collaboration and project management skills
Ability to work well under time pressure
Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other,
we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact.
We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve and creating an environment where our people feel they belong;
where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.
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 contact Application Accommodation@colpal.
com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.
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