Customer Development Manager / Key Account Manager (F/M)

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #177303 - Budapest, Budapest, Hungary

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.

CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / KEY ACCOUNT MANAGER (F/M)

Salary Range: 833,333 HUF - 1,083,333 HUF gross monthly

Are you an ambitious commercial professional looking to drive impactful sales strategies and build strong retail partnerships? Join our team in Budapest as a Customer Development Manager and take ownership of key customer growth, joint business planning, and in-store execution across top retail accounts.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with dedicated key customer accounts and lead headquarter-level commercial negotiations;

• Lead the development of 18-month rolling joint business plans (baseline and promotions) covering sales, volume, and profitability at PPG/SKU level;

• Allocate and manage total commercial investments into 5P activities aligned with brand and retail environment strategies;

• Implement and execute in-store category management tactics to achieve sales and margin targets;

• Collaborate with logistics and customer service teams to forecast demand, resolve operational issues, and maintain high service-level KPIs;

• Pre-evaluate promotional activities, track execution compliance, and conduct post-promotion analyses to integrate actionable insights into future customer plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field;

• 5+ years of experience in sales, key account management, or customer development (FMCG preferred);

• Native Hungarian proficiency and fluent written and spoken English;

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets, with strong analytical and sales modeling capabilities;

• Strong negotiation, interpersonal communication, and stakeholder management skills;

• Proven track record of prioritizing effectively, working collaboratively across functions, and traveling as required (10–30%).

WE OFFER:

• Employment based on an employment contract (fixed term - 2 years);

• Possibility to work with well-known developed brands;

• Work in a complex and multinational environment across CEE region;

• Supportive and collaborative team of experienced commercial professionals;

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: 833,333 HUF - 1,083,333 HUF gross monthly

The salary level is determined by the objective evaluation of the position's requirements, such as required skills, effort, responsibility, and working conditions, which places the role into a specific level within the company's compensation framework.

Employees will also be eligible to the quarterly bonus - on target 4% of base annual salary (16% total for all 4 quarters) and annual bonus plan - on target 9% of base annual salary linked to company and individual performance.

The conditions of payment of the salary and benefits referred to above are regulated by the Employer’s Remuneration regulations which shall be submitted to employment candidates at the later stage of the recruitment process.

Benefits Package:

• SZEP card (Szechenyi Piheno Kartya)
• medical insurance
• dental service benefit
• CP products store with discounts
• long-service awards etc.

Detailed information regarding benefits will be provided additionally.

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.