Customer Development Intern

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number # - Roma, Lazio, Italy

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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 Intern

Join our team and gain hands-on experience in business growth initiatives with omnichannel retail partners. In this role, you will focus on key areas, such as:

• Business Analytics: supporting routine data collection and spreadsheet organization to build foundational commercial acumen;
• Content creation: assisting with product catalog updates and basic brand assets to ensure consistent communication across touchpoints;
• Competitive intelligence: assisting with desk research on broad market dynamics and general consumer trends;
• General Business Support: providing project coordination and operational assistance, growing your understanding of commercial workflows in a FMCG multinational environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's Degree Marketing or Business Administration or Advertising
• Good knowledge of Office suite (Pivot tables) or Google Workspace (specifically Sheets and Slides)
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
• Analytical, numerate and logical reasoning skills, the ability to compile and present data with high attention to details
• Collaborative mindset, able to work effectively in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams
• Previous experience in Sales and Digital Marketing area is preferable

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, colour, 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.