Marketing Manager at Colgate-Palmolive Midrand, Gauteng

Are you a seasoned marketing professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for building brands and a talent for leading teams to success? If so, Colgate-Palmolive, a global consumer products company trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, is looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager to join our team in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa.

This is your chance to lead the development and implementation of marketing plans that will drive growth and profitability for a key product category.

What You’ll Be Doing: A Blend of Strategy and Leadership

As a Marketing Manager, you’ll be a leader and a strategist, directly influencing the success of our brands. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Planning: You’ll direct the development of short- and long-term marketing plans for your assigned category, ensuring they align with the company’s objectives.
• Team Leadership: You’ll provide supervision and direction to your team, assigning priorities, training and developing personnel, and ensuring everyone is set up for success.
• Project Management: You’ll oversee marketing projects from start to finish, from reviewing media proposals and analyzing research data to directing product launches and relaunches.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You’ll be the key liaison between various departments, including Sales, Technical, and Finance, to ensure seamless execution of your marketing plans.
• Driving Results: Ultimately, your work will be measured by the achievement of key objectives, including volume, value, contribution, and market share.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re searching for a leader with a proven track record of success in marketing and people management. The ideal candidate will have:

• Education: A minimum of a three-year post-matric qualification in Marketing. An Honours or Master’s degree is a definite advantage.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience in product management across a variety of categories. You must have proven experience and capability as a people manager.
• Skills: Strong leadership, strategic insight, and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. You must be able to develop and present compelling marketing plans to both your team and senior leadership.

Our Commitment to You

At Colgate-Palmolive, we’re more than just a company; we’re a caring, inclusive, and courageous community. We believe in building strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We’re dedicated to empowering each individual to be their authentic self and contribute meaningfully to our business.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Midrand, Gauteng, with up to 10% travel required. The job posting started on September 9, 2025, and is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level with a globally recognized brand.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re ready to make a significant impact and help us reimagine a healthier future, we want to hear from you.

Apply now for Job Number #169208 and let’s build a brighter, healthier future together!