Sales trainee

No Relocation Assistance Offered

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.

Job Number #173837 — Madrid, Community of, Spain

Internship Overview

We are offering an exciting 6 months internship opportunity (with possibility of another 6 months more) designed for those who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in consumer products and are willing to develop both commercial and leadership competencies and further explore their own career interests. Candidates will be part of our dynamic local commercial team where they will gain hands‑on experience in one of our Categories, focusing on key areas: New Product Launches, Business Analysis, Project Coordination and General Business Support, growing their understanding of operations in a fast‑moving consumer goods multinational environment.

Benefits

• The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial and marketing mind‑set as well as continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross‑functional team.
• The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day‑to‑day performance of the business.
• The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, in a multinational environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Promotions – support in Planning, execution and monitoring promos. Follow up of competition.
• Presentation of Promo Plan and Activations to Field Force Team
• Analysis of performance results: sales, share of markets, competition…
• Assortment management and reviews.
• Admin & Accounting & Logistics – Support with Customers Invoices & customer orders, out of stocks.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Team work spirit, curiosity, energy and positive attitude.
• Eye for details and comfortable working with numbers, metrics and spreadsheets.
• Flexibility to adapt.
• Highly organized.
• Results‑oriented with strong communication skills.

  Required Qualifications

  • University degree at a minimum, BS degree in marketing or a related field.
  • Previous experience in companies would be preferable.
  • Spanish and English fluency are mandated, other European languages would be a plus.
  • Excel know how is mandated.

  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.