National Field Ops and Comms Executive

Information at a Glance

Job Title :   National Field Ops and Comms Executive

Travel Required? :   Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date :   11 / 14 / 25

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #170330 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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.

About Us : Hill’s Pet Nutrition - A Colgate-Palmolive Company

Ready to continue your career as a category leader? Hill’s is on the hunt for energetic go-getters who are ready to make the world a better place for pets and people alike!

Join Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a leader in pet food innovation and a subsidiary of the global Colgate-Palmolive Company. We are dedicated to enhancing the health of pets and people while committing to sustainability and social responsibility. Our diverse portfolio spans Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of pets worldwide with cutting-edge nutrition and a passionate team. We embody values of Caring, Global Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, fostering a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We offer a rewarding career path, work-life balance, and benefits such as Summer Hours, Live Better activities, Product Parcels, and Health Checks.

Job Summary :

The National Field Operations and Communications Executive acts as a conduit for timely and accurate information flow between the Field Team and broader Hill’s Pet Nutrition organisation.  The role provides support and guidance to the Territory Managers and Merchandisers in order to drive consistency and excellence in execution.  This role will drive excellence in execution in key 7P elements through weekly reporting and support the field team management and will have overall responsibility for the Field Automation tools utilization.

Key Responsibilities :

Communication

• Responsible for the flow of information to and from the field team on a daily basis.
• Liaise with the commercial team and facilitate business critical communication to the field team. This includes account specific priorities, promotional deals by channel and customer, go-to-market information, merchandising resources and sharing of best practices / field insights. Ensures all required documentation and updates are available by the required times.

7P Establishment & Deployment

Monthly Field Team Grid Priorities to be loaded & assigned by Retail Environment & Key Customer

Channel & Customer Specific Billboard & Survey Maintenance

Real Time TM & FSM KPI & Key Account Dashboard Maintenance

Monthly Promotions Maintenance in Purveyance & Retailer Marketplace

Maintenance of Purveyance Database & SKU Listing

Manage Wholesaler SDR & Promotional Claims

MediaFly set up, content asset management & analytics

Key liaison with Data Analyst for Tableau Dashboards Integration for frictionless user experience.

Manage Field Team iPad asset deployment, maintenance & troubleshooting.

Merchandiser Fortnightly Data Studio Roster & Purveyance Planned Call Maintenance

PO management

Field Sales Automation Management, Reporting & Analytics

About you :

Tertiary qualification - Bachelor Degree in Business or similar field

Previous experience in sales, FMCG, pharmaceutical company or Nutrition Company preferred

Systems Oriented & G-Suite (or similar) Power User

High degree of curiosity around technology advancement

Early adopter / appetite for digital transformation

Attention to detail and explicit follow through

Never worked in the Pet Industry? That’s okay! We love to share the love about what we know as a global pet nutrition leader.

Other Fast Facts for Consideration :

Work Environment : This role is based in our Auckland office in Newmarket with support for hybrid work arrangements. Regular weekly office attendance is expected(4 Days work from office)

Diversity and Inclusion : Hill’s is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available upon request during the application and interview process.

Professional Development : We invest in our employees' growth, offering ongoing training, performance reviews, mentoring programs, and career advancement opportunities. Continuous improvement is part of our DNA. We provide regular feedback, encourage peer reviews, and support our employees in their pursuit of excellence.

Compensation and Benefits : We offer a competitive compensation package, including a bonus structure and comprehensive benefits. Details will be provided during the hiring process.

Application Process : Candidates are invited to submit their resume along with examples of quantifiable achievements. The selection process may include assessments, initial tasks, and interviews to evaluate fit for the role and alignment with our company values.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility : Hill’s is committed to sustainability and ethical practices. We actively engage in initiatives that support our planet and communities, and we welcome candidates who share these passions.

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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