A Day in the LifeHere is an example of a typical schedule: 9:00 am: Review Final Quarter-End Volumes and P&L StatementA critical function within Brand Management at Colgate-Palmolive is the holistic understanding of how day to day actions roll up to financial performance for your brand. 10:30 am: Write Packaging Brief for New Line ExtensionA packaging brief sets the objectives and direction for the design team. Associates also work with our Legal team to validate any claims and to clear items for Trademark. 12 pm: Lunch with Brand Team1:00 pm: Meet with Supply Chain and Sales to Agree on Volume ForecastAssociates play a major role in planning for the future of their brand. A strong understanding of marketplace dynamics is layered on top of internal consideration including capacity and timing. 3:00 pm: Prepare Presentation on Consumer Testing for Line ExtensionTesting is important to understand how consumers will react to new items Colgate-Palmolive plans to launch. Creating a systematic testing plan gives the organization the information it needs to make smart decisions. |