Retail Environment Strategy Manager - Home Center, Pet Shop, E-Commerce & Breeder Channels

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #174516 - Tokyo, Tokyo-To, Japan

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for implementing RE(Retail Environment) strategy and action for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.

• Build customer strategy and investment plan
• Execute and track 7P strategy and actions at each RE
  
  

Responsible for leading and supporting RCD(Retail Category Development) for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.

• Create in-store tools (POP / Leaflet / etc)
• Execute and track key customer actions
• Involve sales tracking meeting
  
  

Responsible for leading Field Succession for Home Center, Pet Shop, e-Commerce and Breeder channels.

• Build and track Store coverage plan for Pet territory manager and Field Merchandiser
• Manage Field merchandising agency
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

30%

Lead implementing RE strategy

• Ensure the executional compliance of 7P strategy and action plans with CD, explain the strategy, clarify the actions and providing necessary training & education
• Work closely with CD, find barriers and solutions for the improvement of their actions
• Track the KPIs of the 7P strategy and actions, inform the issues and opportunities for optimization
  
  

40%

Lead and Support RCD

• Ensure the executional compliance of the key customer plans with CD by explaining the strategy, clarifying the actions and providing necessary training & education
• Manage key customer programs such as Field Merchandiser and Nutrition Consultant
• Work closely with CD, find barriers and solutions for the improvement of their actions
• Support JVC planning and business reporting to the key customers
• Track the KPIs of the key customer plans, inform the issues and opportunities for optimization
  
  

20%

Lead Field succession

• Build and track store visit plans. Conduct analysis to achieve appropriate results and implement improvement plans.
• Build appropriate communication with the field merchandiser agency to implement optimal field plans.
  
  

10%

Others

• Administrative work associated with the areas of responsibilities
• Follows the other requests of the supervisor within the area of responsibilities
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.
  
  

Education/ Experience Requirements

• BA degree.
• 5+ years experience in similar roles in sales / customer development and trade / retail / customer marketing.
  
  

Skills/Knowledge

• Skill set to implement RE strategy and customer plans based on deep understanding of respective REs, customers, shoppers and category.
• Strong project management / leadership skills which will enable cross-functional collaboration to develop and deliver robust commercial plans.
• Analytics and financial skills to lead budget planning, customer planning and forecasting

Discover our full range of relocation jobs with comprehensive support packages to help you relocate and settle in your new location.

• Multifunctional capacity and flexibility to deal with ambiguous situations
• Communication skills with business English capability
• Google Slides, Sheets, Docs; Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word; Intage SRI
  
  

Key competencies we value at Colgate Global

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategy/Vision
• Effective Execution
• Consumer/ Customer Focused
  
  

Functional Competencies:

• Shopper and Category Centric - RE / Service Provider / Customer Strategy
• Commercial - Financial Proficiency & Pricing Excellence
• Analytical - Insights & Analytics
  
  

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and report line)

• Does this position supervise: Yes, also lead a cross functional project team
• Report to Retail Marketing Director
• Will work closely with Customer Development, Brand Marketing, Customer Service & Logistics and Finance
  
  

Travel Requirements

Expected percentage of travel: Up to 20% -Regular store check, customer meeting participation

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, 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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.