No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #170731 – Surrey, England, United Kingdom
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.
Location: Leeds
Reporting to: Senior Dental Area Manager
About the Role
Are you passionate about health, science, and building lasting business relationships?
We are looking for an enthusiastic Oral Care Consultant to join the Colgate-Palmolive family in the Leeds territory. In this role, you aren’t just selling products; you are partnering with dental professionals to improve oral health outcomes. You will be the face of our global brand, educating clinical teams and driving recommendations for the products the world knows and trusts.
Why Join Colgate-Palmolive?
We believe that when you smile, you keep going. Here is why you’ll love growing your career with us:
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Growth & Development: You will refine your commercial mindset and learn new skills, working closely with cross-functional teams. We invest in you through coaching and individual development plans.
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Impact & Variety: No two days are the same. You will operate in a fast-paced environment where you have personal accountability for your territory and a direct impact on business performance.
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Global Exposure: Work with iconic global brands and participate in strategies that have the potential to take your career international.
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Our Culture: We are Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous. These values aren’t just words on a wall; they are integral to how we operate every day.
What You Will Do
As a field-based specialist, you are crucial to maintaining brand awareness and sales for our professional product range. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Building Partnerships: Visit dentists, hygienists, and therapists within dental practices, hospitals, and health authorities to build rapport and deepen professional relationships.
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Educating Experts: Use your communication skills to educate dental teams on specific oral care areas and the science behind Colgate’s professional products.
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Driving Success: Secure recommendations and endorsements for our consumer brands and sell our specialist professional products.
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Planning & Strategy: create quarterly business plans and weekly visit schedules to maximize your impact in the Leeds area.
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Market Intelligence: Keep a pulse on the industry by recording customer interactions, feedback, and competitor activity in our C4C system.
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Representing the Brand: Present technical and scientific information at trade exhibitions and educational group meetings (face-to-face and virtually).
About You
We are looking for a relationship-builder who thrives on connection. While experience in the dental sector is a plus, what matters most is your ability to connect, educate, and influence.
Essential Skills:
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Excellent Communicator: You can translate complex concepts (medical and scientific data) into clear, concise, and compelling conversations.
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Relationship Focused: You have strong interpersonal skills and genuinely enjoy meeting new people.
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Consultative Seller: You take a customer-centric approach, offering solutions that truly help the dental professional and their patients.
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Analytical Mindset: You can analyze data to make smart sales recommendations.
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Self-Motivated: As a field-based professional, you are organized, driven, and comfortable managing your own schedule.
Ideally, you also have:
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Experience in a customer-facing field sales role.
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Previous exposure to working or partnering with healthcare professionals (advantageous, but not required).
Working Arrangements
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Mobility: This is a field-based role and travel would be up to 100%
Ready to lead the future of professional oral care? Apply today!
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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