2027 Commercial LEAD Program: Summer Associate

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #176358 - Overland Park, Kansas, United States 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.   Role Summary: Are you an MBA or Master’s student considering a career in Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing or Customer Development (Sales)? Join Hill’s Pet Nutrition today! We offer a unique opportunity for you to gain invaluable commercial experience and build your career through our Hill’s Commercial LEAD program. The 2027 Hill’s Commercial LEAD Program is structured as a 2-Year experience beginning with a summer internship to understand the Hill’s business, build capabilities, build networks, and lead projects within the organization.  10-Week Summer Internship Program Overview   Perform strategic project work while immersed in the day-to-day business  Get hands-on experience in helping drive growth for our iconic science-led pet nutrition Learn through a robust training program, interact with leadership and receive mentorship Enjoy lively networking sessions with Hill’s leadership and participate in exciting social events in and around Kansas City  Become a valuable part of a caring company that gives back to our people, community, and the planet Upon completion of the 10-Week 2027 Summer Internship Program and your MBA, you may receive an offer to join the Full-Time Commercial LEAD Program which will begin Summer 2028. Designed for future industry leaders, this immersive two-year rotational program empowers you with high-impact expertise across marketing, sales, and strategic planning. You will drive key cross-functional initiatives, lead brand management projects, and gain global cross-functional experience to fast-track your career trajectory.  Here are some examples of what you may be doing in each rotation (not exhaustive or exclusive):  Full-Time Rotational Program Overview:   Customer Development (Sales) Rotation - 6 months based in one of our Sales Offices across the US Learn how our products are sold to our customers and consumers both brick and mortar and eCommerce Develop your analytical and storytelling skills Analyze category, customer & shopper data to maximize commercial effectiveness US Marketing Rotation - 6 months on the US Marketing team in Overland Park, KS Gain hands-on experience in brand management, shopper marketing or Media. Involve in various aspects of the…