Careers at Colgate

Colgate-Palmolive is the opportunity for those seeking constant challenge, early opportunity, global experience, and work/life balance.

We help Colgate People develop competencies–the knowledge, skills and behaviors critical for job performance–in areas including leadership, management, and functional/IT expertise.



Colgate offers exciting career opportunities around the world in the following functional areas:
Brand Management
e-Business
Engineering and Manufacturing
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Legal
Research and Development
Sales
BRAND MANAGEMENT

Click here to learn about Colgate's Brand Management career opportunities.

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E-BUSINESS

Colgate e-Business has a two-fold mission: to integrate our total global operations while transforming our business to meet the challenges of the digital age. E-business unites sophisticated e-commerce technologies with progressive marketing strategies. Internally, it's reshaping our entire global supply chain. Externally, it's helping us connect with consumers faster and serve them better.

E-business is integral to maintaining our leadership position in the global marketplace. And, it presents an exciting new vista for the World of Care. We need dedicated, innovative professionals with the passion and ability to create e-Business initiatives from inception through execution.

Requirements:
  • MBA in Marketing or Management
  • Outstanding technical skills
  • Prior experience in marketing, sales or other business discipline
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ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING
Colgate's products are sold in over 160 countries to serve the needs of millions of global consumers. Our Supply Chain function is critical and is responsible for all stages from sourcing raw materials to delivering the product to the consumer. Using progressive technology, our professionals increase efficiency by continuously improving manufacturing processes.

We offer exciting opportunities in:
  • Materials Sourcing
  • Operations
  • Specialty Packaging
  • Customer Service & Logistics
  • Demand Planning
  • Cross Border Sourcing
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FINANCE
At Colgate, Finance professionals are viewed as business partners and integral members of the management team. You may bring your expertise to one of our two major divisions: Corporate Finance or US Company Finance.

Corporate Finance
  • For those interested in the international finance and international business in general
  • Strong likelihood for overseas assignments
  • Significant management responsibilities for an international Colgate operation
US Company Finance
  • For those interested in domestic finance and business operations
  • Provide financial support to brand groups, US plant management and our supply chain
  • Potential for management responsibilities within US operations
Requirements:
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA/CA or MBA
  • Strong analytical ability
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • 2-3 years prior experience in a public accounting environment or manufacturing company
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HUMAN RESOURCES

As a member of Colgate's HR team you will play an important part in hiring, developing and retaining our employees and in helping as we continually strive to Become the Best Place to Work. To accomplish this task, you will work with managers and employees to ensure they have the skills, resources, and leadership ability needed to succeed and reach their full potential.

You will support the organization and Colgate People around the world in achieving success through Individual Development Planning, Performance Management, Staffing and Succession Planning. You will help create and promote a productive work environment through retention, rewards and recognition, ethics, diversity/work environment and employee communication.

Depending on your interests and skills, there are a variety of possible career alternatives within the Human Resources function, including:
  • Leadership Development
  • HR Generalists
  • Domestic & International Compensation
  • Domestic & International Employee Benefits
  • HR Information Systems
  • HR Information Center
  • Employee Relations
  • Staffing
Below are some opportunities that you will have in helping drive Colgate's organizational people strategies:
  • Lead key, company-wide strategic initiatives
  • Partner with management to develop and implement human resource plans that support business objectives
  • Design, implement and administer corporate programs such ascompensation and benefits. Responsibilities include competitive analysis, costing and funding of plans, external reporting, vendor management and plan administration
  • Partner with line organizations to recruit the best talent. Develop sourcing strategies and advise hiring team regarding qualifications and salary recommendations
  • Develop and support cutting-edge human resources technology, systems, databases and computer support tools
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

For Information Technology professionals, Colgate offers amazing opportunities to develop and work with cutting-edge technology. Aggressive use of technology has, and continues to be, critical to our success. In fact, we are a proud recipient of the Smithsonian IT Innovation Award. Our strategy is to evolve our development efforts and build an even stronger world class team.

Consider the Colgate World of Care if:
  • You are an intelligent, creative and high-energy IT professional
  • You'd like to create, test and integrate breakthrough technology in a real world setting
  • You are seeking tremendous potential for personal and professional growth
  • You have a desire for global career opportunities
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LEGAL

Members of Colgate Legal are valued as strategic business partners and integral members of the management team. Our attorneys help drive global business initiatives and aid in solving business/legal issues. Colgate Legal offers knowledge and advice in the global business arena and in wide-ranging fields of specialty: from international business to Internet law, from corporate acquisitions to product trademarks and patents. Colgate attorneys enjoy rotating job assignments, for greater breadth and depth of understanding within Our World of Care.

If you are an attorney with a desire to learn and are interested in opportunities for personal and professional growth, take a closer look at Colgate.

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

At Colgate, Research Scientists conduct basic and applied research resulting in products that have immediate consumer impact. R&D associates are members of single or multiple category teams in our Global Technology Center in Piscataway, New Jersey. They develop and implement new product launches and existing upgrades. And, they contribute to continuous improvement strategies while managing multiple projects.

Other responsibilities include:
  • Contributing technical expertise to a collective knowledge base
  • Writing for external and internal publications
  • Producing patents

Successful R&D professionals can earn greater technical and business positions in our Colgate Global Growth Group.

Requirements:
  • Ph.D. degree in Chemistry/Bio-Chemistry with preference for Organic, Inorganic and Physical, or
  • Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Superior interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Foreign language proficiency preferable
  • US or foreign citizenship
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SALES

Colgate is a truly global consumer products company, serving the needs of nearly 6 billion consumers worldwide, with operations based in more than 75 countries. Our sales professionals have expertise in the areas of consumers and competitors, and use this information to make strategic decisions related to pricing, promotions and potential growth opportunities.

We offer exciting opportunities in the areas of Category Development Management, Trade Marketing and Business Development.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate-Palmolive Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of Colgate-Palmolive Company to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where Colgate employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. Colgate-Palmolive Company prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.

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