Retail Category Development Expert

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #176802 - San Salvador, San Salvador, El Salvador

Who We Are

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

Role Summary:

As a Retail Category Development Expert you will act as a consultant to our major retail partners, directly influencing how consumers experience our brands in-store. You should choose this role if you thrive on being the primary point of contact between commercial strategy and customer execution, providing the insights that turn shoppers into buyers. Your challenge will be to translate category data into strategic growth initiatives that capture new business opportunities and strengthen our competitive advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Autonomous Category Ownership & JBP: Independently lead the design, negotiation, and execution of multi-year category growth strategies and Joint Business Planning (JBP) with key commercial partners to maximize category volume and market penetration.

• Data-Driven Performance Analysis: Conduct end-to-end category productivity reviews using syndicated market data and internal metrics to identify white-space opportunities, optimize assortment, and deliver actionable shopper insights.

• Strategic Space Planning & Execution: Direct the development, alignment, and implementation of optimized planograms and floor plans grounded in established commercial principles to maximize shelf productivity.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Senior Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with In-Store execution teams, Retail Environment Managers, Brand Marketing, and client decision-makers in "top-to-top" meetings to align on strategic growth initiatives and present business results.

• Post-Implementation Tracking & Optimization: Monitor the effectiveness of in-store shelf strategies using customized scorecards and field visits, proactively refining commercial tactics to maintain competitive advantage.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience specifically as a Category Manager (CatMan), Category Development Specialist, Shopper Specialist.

• Minimum of 3 years of overall professional experience within the FMCG / CPG industry.

• Demonstrated track record of self-management, initiative, and ability to operate independently with minimal supervision in fast-paced environments.

• Advanced English proficiency (written and spoken).

• Technical mastery in Excel 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven experience using space planning software (such as JDA/Blue Yonder or Spaceman) and syndicated market data tools (Nielsen).

• Strong strategic agility and customer-centric mindseT

• Demonstrated success leading collaborative negotiation frameworks (JBP) with major regional retailers.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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