Oral Care Consultant

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #166045 - Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

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.
 

Oral Care Consultant - Denmark - 12 month fixed term employment

Job Title:    Oral Care Consultant

Function:    Professional Marketing

Location :   Denmark - District Sjælland & surrounding Islands

Reporting : Professional Business Manager

Job Summary

The Oral Care Consultant is a field-based specialist crucial to driving prescription rates for Duraphat RX medicine and increasing professional recommendations for Colgate's key technologies. 

This role involves working closely with dental professionals (DPs)—including current and future dentists and dental hygienists—to detail, educate, sell, and merchandise Colgate products within the dental sector. Interaction with other healthcare groups like hospital nurses, homecare nurses, and pharmacy staff is also occasionally part of the role.

Operating alongside a team comprised of another Oral Care Consultant and an Oral Health Liaison Specialist across clearly defined territories (East/West), the Oral Care Consultant is essential for boosting brand demand and enhancing sales within the professional products range.

What you will do:

• The responsibilities aim to boost the brand presence and facilitate successful partnerships with dental professionals: 
• Engage with Dental Professionals: Develop and maintain relationships with dentists, hygienists, and dental therapists to promote awareness and use of Colgate products, including conducting educational visits and providing product samples.
• Drive Product Prescriptions and Recommendations: Focus on increasing the prescription rates of Duraphat RX by educating dental professionals about patients risk groups linked to product benefit and efficacy.
• Educational Presentations: Support Oral Health Liaison Specialist at educational seminars and fairs for dental professionals and independently execute student lectures to build product knowledge and generate endorsements.
• Plan and Prioritize Visits: Create and execute detailed plans for daily and weekly visits to dental practices and institutions, ensuring optimal coverage and effectiveness in your designated territory.
• CRM Management: Maintain accurate records of interactions and customer data in the company’s CRM system to track progress and inform strategic decisions.
• Adherence to Guidelines: Follow company protocols and guidelines, including reporting adverse events as per Colgate’s vigilance policies.
• Collaborate with Team Members: Work effectively with other Oral Care Consultants, Oral Health Liaison Specialist and the Professional Business Manager to align on goals and strategies.
• Continuous Learning and Development: Stay updated on the latest industry trends and product innovations through ongoing training and development.

Who you are:

• Consumer/Customer Focus: A deep understanding of and responsiveness to the needs and expectations of dental professionals to build trust and long-lasting relationships.
• Effective Communication: Ability to clearly articulate product benefits, technical details, and educational content to diverse groups, including dental professionals and students.
• Influencing and Negotiating: Skills to persuade dental professionals to recommend and prescribe products, leveraging evidence-based recommendations and building strong relationships.
• Planning and Priority Setting: Capable of organizing and prioritizing activities effectively to manage time and resources optimally across a defined territory.
• Relationship Building: Establishing and nurturing professional relationships with various stakeholders in the dental field, including practitioners, educators, and students.
• Problem-Solving: Addressing challenges and obstacles in the territory with creative and effective solutions to achieve business objectives.
• Adaptability and Learning Agility: Willingness to learn from experiences and adapt to changes in market dynamics, products, and corporate strategies.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Working effectively within a team, sharing insights, and supporting colleagues to achieve common goals.
• Product and Industry Knowledge: Comprehensive onboarding will be provided on Colgate’s product technology, however a background within the dental or pharma industry will be an advantage. 

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, 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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