Associate CD Manager, Target

Role

Summary:

As the Associate Customer Development Manager on the Target team, you will be a key influencer to the customer to grow sales, increase the share of market, improve services, and identify supply chain efficiencies. This position focuses on achieving sales goals through relationship management. You will help manage the relationship between Colgate and Target, communicating our corporate and brand strategies, understanding customer objectives and strategies, and ensuring maximum profitability and mutual success.

You'll work with your team to develop and present business plans and understand and refine plan implications and customer input to build growth through increased market share and financial return.

• Assist in implementing business strategies and supporting execution for our Target Team product lines to meet performance targets.
• Support the delivery of project management tasks, contributing to an environment where team members are encouraged to develop their skills.
• Communicate and collaborate across various teams to ensure alignment on objectives and strategies.
• Assist in analyzing Profit & Loss (P&L) data to support performance optimization and financial goal achievement.
• Apply an analytical approach to help assess market trends, identify opportunities, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Support the engagement with Target by assisting in building partnerships and understanding customer needs.
• Contribute to fostering an inclusive and innovative team environment that encourages collaboration and continuous learning.

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience in sales, category management role(s) or similar roles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite (i.e., Sheets, Slides, Docs)

• Experience working in consumer product goods
• Previous experience working with Target
• Experience working with syndicated service account, loyalty data (Nielsen, IRI)

Salary Range $86,000.00 - $ 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 medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee’s hire date within the calendar year).

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our 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.

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.