Territory Manager

Colgate-Palmolive Company South Australia, Australia

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Job Description

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, 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 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.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: Territory Manager - SA

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

Posting Start Date: 30/03/2026

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #172263 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

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.

Join Our Team as a Territory Manager for Colgate Palmolive.

We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Graduate Territory Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing business relationships within a designated territory based in Adelaide.

Please Note: 12 month Contract role.

As a Territory Manager you will be responsible for developing a range of diverse customers through your ability to build and maintain strong relationships and to influence key partners. Managing your own territory autonomously day to day, you will be supported by an experienced management team and will also maintain close contact with your peer network. Develop your insights and experience into the competitive Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry by:

Using category insights to increase share of space in-store and optimise ranging of our products on the supermarket shelf.
Selling permanent and temporary displays into all customers.
Ensuring efficient coverage of your entire store network

About you:

You are a planner- Managing your own territory autonomously to achieve maximum and efficient coverage
You are an innovator- You will look for opportunities to improve and seek creative solutions. Your ability to utilise category insights to increase share of space in-store and optimise the ranging of our products on the supermarket shelf is essential.
You are a collaborator- In this role, you’ll establish partnerships with the key retail outlets you manage. These relationships thrive on mutual trust and integrity to achieve deliverables and execute against the strategy and goals.

All of the tools required to succeed will be provided, for example an iPad and fully maintained company car. You will be part of a comprehensive induction and training program.

If you are looking for a dynamic and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us drive success in our territory.

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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