Team Leader eCommerce Pet & Vet

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166825 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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.


At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.


We are seeking an eComm & Digital Transformation Team Lead for our Pet & Vet Channels who will be responsible for developing the strategy and driving the execution of one of our highest growth channels. The incumbent is a seasoned digital expert who will oversee the development of both the current and emerging eComm Pet specialty and Veterinary platforms in Canada.



What You Will Do:

Leads the short and longer term eCommerce and Digital transformation team and platforms for Canada in both the Pet & Vet Channels

Oversees the overall relationship of Pure Play customer(s) such as Amazon and Chewy

Oversees the development of OMNI channel customers with the pet omni Business Account Managers team

Leads the Vet eCommerce strategy and relationships with internal and external teams on current and emerging priorities and projects

Collaborates with internal teams to ensure the eCommerce fundamentals are executed with excellence on Media, Content, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing etc.

Overseeing and/or negotiating agreements with e-commerce platform partners

Analyzes sales information to determine opportunities for growth, including the identification of new e-commerce partners’ platforms/websites.

Leads the collaboration with marketing and PVA to ensure Hill’s develops and provides critical content for Vet eCommerce partners.

Make recommendations for Vet Ecommerce and customer specific digital activities.

Evaluate and identify gaps/opportunities in the eCommerce structure to support Hill’s market share growth and proactively seek approval for proposed action plans

Responsible to connect, learn from, radiate & support implementation of Global eComm priorities and projects in other markets

Required Qualifications:

MBA/BBA/Commerce degree or equivalent required

7+ years of sales experience in an eCommerce/ digital environment

5+ years of Leadership experience

Strong computer skills in Excel, Word,Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint and/or Google platform

Experience in customer management and business development

Strategic thinker with a seeks to develop win-wins for Hill’s and its clients

Strong analytical skills to manipulate complex data sets and uncover important insights to drive short and long term business results.

Works effectively across functions, channels, & categories to align priorities, solve problems, optimize resources, and drive effective execution

Creative problem-solver, who embraces the test & learn mindset

Excellent communicator, collaborating with Global markets to share practices

Digitally savvy and curious, understands the dynamics of eCommerce

Fluent English speaker


Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Languages


Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

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, ****** orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

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