Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Intern (Surrey, ENG, GB)

No Relocation Assistance OfferedJob Number #170866 - Surrey, England, United KingdomWho We AreColgate-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 Title: Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Internship

Location: Woking, UK

Duration: 1 Year

Hey - Colgate is looking for you!

Do you want to come to work with a smile and leave with one as well? In between those smiles, your day consists of working in a global organization, continually learning and collaborating, having stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions! If this is how you see your career, Colgate is the place to be!

Our dependable household brands, dedicated employees, and sustainability commitments make us a company passionate about building a future to smile about for our employees, consumers, and surrounding communities. The pride in our brand fuels a workplace that encourages creative thinking, champions experimentation, and promotes authenticity which has contributed to our enduring success. If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile...every single day.

Over the duration of the internship you will be part of the UK Omnichannel Shopper Marketing Team playing a vital role in accelerating our strategic brands across core UK & Ireland retailers, reaching shoppers at various points along the path to purchase to drive awareness, consideration and purchase.

This role reports to an experienced Shopper Marketing Manager and you will work across the full marketing funnel including in store point of sale, online, social, events and influencer content.

In this exciting role:

You will be responsible for your own retailers which may include Waitrose, Tesco Ireland, Ocado, and support the wider shopper marketing team

Create strong omnichannel media plans that align with both strategic brand and commercial priorities

Manage budgets and assist in artwork creation of digital and in store content.

You will work closely with media agencies.

Gain experience on working with influencers and lead on fully immersive beauty events driving Colgate's whitening and multi-benefit portfolio.

If you are keen to learn how shopper marketing and retail media networks can help brands grow, then look no further!

Main Responsibilities

Deployment of activations for core accounts

Develop and implement Omnichannel shopper marketing programs for your customers

Deliver digital shelf plans collaboratively with Customer Development Managers (CDMs)

Work closely with Colgate’s brand teams on content creation

Build strong relationships and work closely with CDMs to influence plans based on ABL (above the line) media strategic priorities and align with promotional / commercial commitments

Review results against plan KPIs, report back to the business on progress, learning and key successes and take corrective action

Take ownership and effectively manage budgets

Manage account budgets on an on-going basis ensuring phasing is maintained, there are no overspends and concerns / opportunities are communicated effectively

Ensure monthly budget processes are made in a timely manner

Required Skills & Competencies

Team work, curiosity, energy and positive attitude.

Flexibility to adapt and to manage ambiguity.

Creative thinking, highly organized, with ability to work across cultures and in remote teams.

Leadership skills, results-oriented with strong communication skills and capacity to take the lead in projects.

Good understanding of the marketing mix, up-to-date with latest trends, digital marketing and overall marketing best practices.

Eye for details and comfortable working with numbers, metrics and spreadsheets.

Cross-Organisational Collaboration and stakeholder management.

Works effectively across functions, channels and categories to align priorities, solve problems, optimise resources and drive efficient execution

Required Qualifications

University degree or equivalent with a passion for brands, marketing and media

Experience in marketing and in FMCG companies would be preferable.

English fluency is mandated, other European languages would be a plus.

About You

Experience in creating content for digital platforms and traditional media channels

Knowledge of analytical tools

Creative mindset, ability to multitask and work in a team

Strong ability to balance workload through effective project management in a fast paced environment.

Compensation and BenefitsSalary Range $ - $ USDPay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.Our Commitment to InclusionOur 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 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 complete this