Territory Manager Co-Op (Hartford, CT, US) - Colgate-Palmolive Company

No Relocation Assistance Offered
#159071 - Hartford, Connecticut, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply to our Territory Manager Co-Op Program.

Hill’s Territory Manager Co-Op offers:

Starting in the summer, you will learn about our commercial sales team and our superior products while working full time. You will also learn about careers within the organization and exposure to our team from entry level to senior management. After the completion of the summer full time role, you will transition to working part time during the school year for 15-20 hours a week.

Highlights of our program include:

• Opportunity to sell and merchandise Hill's products and services to an account base of either retail pet stores or veterinary clinics

• Deliver training seminars to educate customers on the superior economic and nutritional value of Hill's pet diets and products

• Contribute to pets' well-being by driving endorsement of our products

• Learn how to effectively conduct a business presentation to Senior Leadership

• If you are interested in pursuing a career in customer development/sales with Hill’s Pet Nutrition after graduation, this is a perfect opportunity.

Our ideal intern has a passion for cats and dogs, has a desire to lead, and is willing to relocate after graduation. For interns offered full-time employment, we require mobility within the US.

This position will require a commitment of 40 hours per week during the summer and 15-20 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters with a potential opportunity for full time employment after graduation. Candidates must reside in the area they are originally employed for the duration of the internship. This internship may be renewable for up to two years but is not guaranteed.

Internship Requirements:

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA

• Degree focus in business, marketing, public relations, animal science or a related discipline

• Strong relationship building skills, communication skills, and ability to plan and prioritize

• Have completed Sophomore year by May of 2024

• Willing to relocate within the US after graduation

• Ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds

• Valid driver's license

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $18.75 - $23.50 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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 contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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