Commercial Sales Strategy Manager Job New York New York USA,Sales

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.

Job Title:

Commercial Sales Strategy Manager

Travel Required?:
Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting

Start Date:

9/14/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered. Job Number#173030 - New York, New York, United States. 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.

Our Commercial Sales Strategy Manager is the critical commercial engine connecting brand strategy with frontline execution across North America. Operating at the intersection of marketing, customer development, and supply chain, this role drives maximum sales, market share growth, and financial return. While developing & translating overarching strategy, the manager leads seamless execution with the field sales force.

Your Day to Day and the Future Commercial Execution and Strategy Translation:

Translate brand and category strategies into best in class execution across all North American customer segments.

Lead Strategy Development with Marketing and Head of Sales:

Partner with marketing and sales leadership to build growth strategies driven by compelling sales stories.

Promotional Strategy and ROI Optimization:

Own the promotional grid and trade calendar, evaluate program ROI, adjust tactics based on performance insights, and partner with supply chain teams to execute flawlessly.

Annual Activity Planning:

Own customer activity planning milestones, consolidate go-to-market materials, and streamline internal communication, including publishing regular field communications.

Cross Functional Synchronization:

Serve as a key liaison across Field Sales, National Distribution, Trade, Marketing, Scientific Affairs, Finance, and Supply Chain, applying standardized ways of working.

Distribution and Pricing Support:

Drive distribution of core portfolio & growth segments to unlock growth opportunities while serving as the pricing champion, influence strategy by supplying market insights & expertise.

Omnichannel Experience and CRM Strategy:

Drive customer journey…