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Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Site upgrade in progress. You will not be able to apply at this time. Please be patient and check back with us later.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 recognised brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Toms of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hills Science Diet and Hills 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 programmes 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: Group Brand Manager, CEE Travel Required?: No Travel Hybrid No Relocation Assistance Offered# 161156 - Warsaw, Mazovia, PolandWho We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team! Main purpose:Overall, the Group Brand Manager is responsible for managing assigned category or brand in line with the company’s strategies.Main responsibilities:Coordinates the implementation of the overall category & brand strategies agreed with Division, including 5P guidelines to achieve/exceed market share & financial KPIsDevelops the HUB growth gridsDevelops regional brand activation concepts for new product launches / line extensionCooperates with countries to work out the country pricing strategy based on the agreed regional strategy Develops category & brand portfolio strategy & SKU management recommendations for the CEE hubLeverages knowledge of market dynamics, consumers & shoppers, competitors to enhance competitiveness and accelerate business growth for the assigned category/brandMonitors key market and financial indicators to be able to identify & address any potential challengesCooperates with Media manager on media strategy, media priorities, media plan revisions and budget shifts/changes for category/brand by countrySupervises and approves adaptations of media copies for all CEE markets for the assigned category/brandWorks with Insights & Research team on preparing the actionable recommendations to address ongoing business CEE challengesDevelops & presents category/brand strategies & plans to DivisionDevelops budgets / A&P by subcategory and brandActively participates in EU Go-to-Market teamsManages and develops people in the teamExperience and Personal Attributes:University degree, preferably in Business with focus on MarketingAt least 7 years in brand marketing in FMCGDriven by achieving business results, commercially & analytically strongService-oriented, with a growth mindsetExcellent communication skills, able to forge alliances & align stakeholdersProven team leadership skills and an effective problem solverPassionate team player who enjoys collaborating in cross-functional teamsAgile way of working (able to adapt quickly) and looking forward to building an agile organizationCapable of inspiring, winning confidence and raising consensus at all levelsCan do attitude, self-starter, capable of working in a fast-paced corporate environment without full guidance; resilient and confident.Very good English (a must)Our Commitment to SustainabilityWith the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionAchieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate 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. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation. #LI-HybridJob Segment: Brand Manager, Marketing Manager, Branding, Network, Equity, Marketing, Technology, Finance