2027 Commercial LEAD Program: Summer Associate

About the role

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.

Role Summary: Are you an MBA or Master’s student considering a career in Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing or Customer Development (Sales)? Join Hill’s Pet Nutrition today! We offer a unique opportunity for you to gain invaluable commercial experience and build your career through our Hill’s Commercial LEAD program. The 2027 Hill’s Commercial LEAD Program is structured as a 2-Year experience beginning with a summer internship to understand the Hill’s business, build capabilities, build networks, and lead projects within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform strategic project work while immersed in the day-to-day business.
• Get hands‑on experience helping drive growth for our iconic science‑led pet nutrition.
• Learn through a robust training program, interact with leadership and receive mentorship.
• Enjoy lively networking sessions with Hill’s leadership and participate in exciting social events in and around Kansas City.
• Become a valuable part of a caring company that gives back to our people, community, and the planet.
• Customer Development (Sales) Rotation – 6 months based in one of our Sales Offices across the US: learn how our products are sold to customers and consumers both brick‑and‑mortar and eCommerce; develop analytical and storytelling skills; analyze category, customer & shopper data to maximize commercial effectiveness.
• US Marketing Rotation – 6 months on the US Marketing team in Overland Park, KS: gain hands‑on experience in brand management, shopper marketing or Media; involve in various aspects of the marketing process and go‑to‑market strategy; develop analytical and storytelling skills.
• Global Marketing Rotation – 6 months based on the Global Marketing team in Overland Park, KS: manage and execute global innovations and strategy from brand concept to launch; collaborate and build network with other Colgate & Hill’s teams around the globe; build strategic thinking skills as you help manage global brand