Brand Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #169962 - Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

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.
 

• Position: Brand Manager (Therapeutic)
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Marketing
• Location: Copenhagen, Denmark

At Hill’s Pet Nutrition, we have a purpose. Every day, around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through groundbreaking innovation and outstanding nutrition.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill’s mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead, so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together.

We are a dynamic and passionate team with big dreams and big opportunities for those who join our mission. Our well-established team is highly motivated and driven to help transform the lives of pets. We're part of the wider Colgate-Palmolive family, offering a dynamic and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for career growth. 

What you will be doing

We are seeking a proactive and commercially astute Brand Manager to be the driving force behind the growth of our Prescription Diet and Vet Essentials brands across the Nordic Veterinary Channel. In this pivotal role, you will act as the expert in brand strategy and execution for one of our most critical channels, ensuring Hill's maintains a differentiated and strong image among pet owners and key veterinary influencers. You will lead marketing plans, campaigns, and execution of plans to support Hill’s brands to grow Share of Market (SOM) in the Therapeutic Segment.

As the Brand Manager, you will take full ownership of the brand's performance and marketing strategy in the Nordic market:

1. Strategic Marketing & Planning

• Develop and Lead the annual marketing plans and go-to-market strategies for the Prescription Diet and Vet Essentials portfolios, ensuring alignment with overall regional business goals.
• Conduct detailed market, consumer, and veterinary insight analysis to develop and recommend actionable marketing initiatives across all relevant channels.
• Full responsibility for the Advertising & Promotional (A&P) budget, including monthly control, reporting, and reallocation to maximize ROI.
• Analyze market pricing dynamics and provide strategic recommendations to maintain competitiveness and profitability.

2. Execution & Market Impact

• Lead the end-to-end launch of New Products in the Nordic countries, ensuring executional excellence and speed to market.
• Design and oversee the execution of integrated marketing campaigns (IMCs) aimed at acquiring and converting pet owners to Hill’s brands.
• Co-lead the commercial monthly reviews with cross-functional partners, providing data-driven analysis and strategic recommendations to the management team.
• Own the monthly Demand Planning process for your brands, providing critical input to the Supply Chain team.

3. Collaboration & Leadership

• Serve as the central point of contact and effectively align with key internal stakeholders, including Regional Marketing, Professional Veterinary Affairs (PVA), Commercial Development (CD), and Supply Chain teams, to ensure seamless execution.
• Lead the brand category portfolio management process using analytical tools to drive clear decision-making.

What you will bring to the team

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in marketing with at least 3 years of experience in brand management
• Exceptional Analytical Skills with a deep understanding of market data, consumer studies, and promo profitability evaluation (e.g., P&L analysis)
• Strong competency in driving new product launches and coordinating complex IMC executions
• You are an action-oriented strategic thinker who can deliver complex reports and insights and build effective partnerships
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience in the animal health industry or experience with pet clinics and veterinary associations would be an advantage

If you want to join a group of passionate people and make an impact, we would love to hear from you. Hit apply and submit your application.

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.

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