Category Development Executive

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:

Category Development Executive

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

Posting

Start Date:

7/14/26

On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#173885 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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.

Location:
Woking

Reporting to:
Director, Market Strategy & Planning

Salary range per annum: £40050 - £44500

The Category Executive is the analytical engine for the UK and Ireland category retail marketing, providing the data infrastructure and insights that fuel our omnichannel growth plans. Reporting to the Retail Marketing Director, you will support the wider team by owning data reporting, analysis, and administrative support. By mastering internal AI tools and syndicated data, you will enable Category Managers and Customer Managers to be more productive and shopper-centric in their engagements with customers.

• Own Data Synthesis and Reporting by managing Nielsen, household panel, and loyalty data to provide performance updates across all strategic accounts in the hub.
• Harness AI for Productivity by utilizing and developing internal AI tools to automate data pulls and uncover root-causes trends across physical and digital shelves.
• Support Retail Marketing Initiatives by providing the analytical foundation for range reviews, digital shelf audits, and omnichannel promotional tracking.
• Enable Team Efficiency by creating standardized reporting templates that allow the team to spend more time on customer-facing strategic activities.
• Champion Data Accuracy across all internal and external sources, ensuring the "voice of the data" is consistent and reliable.
• Support Hub-wide Projects as directed by the Retail Marketing Director to ensure category principles are met across the UK and Ireland.

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Data Analytics, or Marketing preferred).
• At least 1-2 years of experience in an analytical or commercial support role (placement years included).
• Advanced technical proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and a demonstrated aptitude for learning new AI and data visualization software.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for "connecting the dots" between different data sources.

• Experience with syndicated data (Nielsen, Kantar, IRI).
• LIFT Principle Alignment: "Pursue our…