Director, Retail Category Development

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #166803 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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.
 

 

Transforming Lives: Driven by Our Passion for Pets

 

At Hill’s, we are driven by a clear purpose. Every day, we make a positive impact on millions of pet families worldwide through pioneering innovation, exceptional nutrition, and a team of the most dedicated professionals. Established over 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to enrich and lengthen the special bond between people and their pets. Hill’s® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods and Hill’s® Science Diet® products are sold globally. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive—a leading global consumer products company focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition with a presence in over 200 countries.

 

Director of Retail Category Development

 

The Director of Retail Category Development will be responsible for enhancing Hill’s strategic category management capabilities, thereby elevating our thought leadership position with customers. This role encompasses comprehensive oversight of all assortment-related go-to-market deliverables, including the development of platinum plan-o-grams, defining assortment priorities, assessing SKU health, and developing unique 6P strategies for each retail environment. Leading a team of four, the Director will bring our organizational and brand priorities to life across the veterinary, pet specialty, and pure play online retail environments.

 

Furthermore, this role will closely coordinate with various departments including Insights and Analytics, Retail Marketing, Brand Marketing, Digital, and Customer Development to ensure cohesive and effective strategies.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

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Task

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Category & Brand Strategies

• Lead SKU Health and Portfolio Alignment: Oversee and manage the SKU health and portfolio alignment processes across all retail environments. Proactively monitor SKU performance and incrementality to ensure the efficient management of brand portfolios. Guide the prioritization of new item launches and shelf management, informed by category insights and opportunities.

• Develop Assortment Strategies: Formulate and implement strategies to achieve optimal assortment breadth and depth across Retail Environments. Collaborate with key strategic customers to shape overall category strategy and provide tailored recommendations to drive accelerated category growth and Hill’s product consumption.

• Identify and Capitalize on Growth Opportunities: Identify and leverage category growth opportunities by sharing best practices and competitive insights within retail environments. Position Hill’s as a distinctive and differentiated partner for retailers. Ensure compliance with and execution of the 6P (Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, and Performance) strategy.

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