Sr. Director, Target

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #173768 - Minneapolis, Minnesota, 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.   Sr. Director, Target Customer Development The Experience: As the Senior Director of Customer Development (Sales team), you will be the strategic architect of our partnership with Target Corporation, one of Colgate-Palmolive’s most critical retail partnerships. You will lead our Minneapolis-based team to drive sustainable growth, optimize category performance, and deepen our relationship with Target’s merchant leadership. You will be responsible for the total P&L across our iconic brands within the Target ecosystem. This role requires a visionary leader who understands the nuances of Target from Joint Business Planning (JBP) to the complexities of the Roundel media network and Target’s supply chain along with having an Omnichannel mindset to drive success on Target.com.  Our ideal candidate is an experienced and versatile business leader who has a proven track record of high performance, thinks big, and operates at depth. In addition, this leader has experience managing diverse teams in a highly dynamic business environment.  Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Partnership Joint Business Planning: Lead the development and execution of multi-year JBPs that align our corporate goals with Target’s "Guest-first" strategy. Executive Presence: Serve as the primary face of the brand to Target’s GMMs and DMMs, fostering trust and high-level advocacy. Category Influence: Position our brands as a category thought leader by leveraging data-driven insights to influence Target’s assortment and shelf strategies. 2. Team Management & Culture Office Leadership: Oversee the Minneapolis field office, fostering a high-performance culture that attracts and retains top-tier CPG talent. Cross-Functional Synergy: Lead a multi-disciplinary team across Sales, Category Management, Supply Chain, and Finance to ensure seamless execution. Mentorship: Coach and develop Account Managers and National Account Executives for future leadership roles. 3. Financial & Operational Excellence P&L Ownership: Manage the full Target P&L, including gross/net sales, trade spend, and profitability margins. Omnichannel Integration: Collaborate with digital teams to ensure "best-in-class" presence on Target.com and maximize…