Sr. Customer Development Team Manager, Albertsons

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, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's 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 programs 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.

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Job Title:

Sr. Customer Development Team Manager, Albertsons

Travel Required?:
Travel - 50% of time

Posting

Start Date:

7/28/25

Hybrid

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #168343 - Rosemont, Illinois, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

As the Sr. Customer Development Team Manager for Albertsons, you will be responsible for achieving sales goals, including volume, pricing, spend, and retail execution targets. You will design and implement strategic plans to maximize sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction, while managing the business's P&L. This role involves leading a high-performing team and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver category and account strategies that drive business growth.

Given Albertsons is one of the largest grocery retailers in the US, this role requires building a solid understanding of the customer's GTM, division-level selling, broker team management, and P&L management.

This is a hybrid role located out of the Rosemont, IL office. Candidates local and/or relocatable to the area are encouraged to apply.

What you will do

* Develop and execute comprehensive customer strategies rooted in consumer insights, category trends, and competitive analysis to deliver mutual growth opportunities.

* Build and nurture partnerships across direct reports, cross-functional teams, and broker retail teams-fostering a culture of trust and integrity.

* Coach and develop team members, providing leadership and guidance to enhance team performance and career growth. The ability to work with a remote team and remote customer counterparts is critical.

* Collaborate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver win-win solutions

* Continuously seek out and implement process improvements, using analysis such as ROI measurement, pre- and post-program evaluations, and lessons learned to optimize future strategies.

* Lead the team to analyze and report on account-specific business trends, including brand performance, pricing, promotion activity, and trade developments.

* Apply insights to refine investment strategies and customer tactics, leveraging data from syndicated sources (e.g., Nielsen, IRI).

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree

* 8+ years of experience in sales or closely related roles

* Experience utilizing syndicated data sources (Nielsen, IRI)

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite (Sheets, Slides, Docs)

* Previous people leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications

* MBA Degree

* Background in consumer packaged goods (CPG)

* Direct experience with Albertsons or a lead retailer

* Experience with divison-level selling

* Experience with broker management

* Long-term ability to be relocatable to best support development opportunities within the organization

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $ - $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including…