Colgate-Palmolive has announced an exciting opportunity for experienced healthcare and pharmaceutical professionals by opening applications for the Oral Care Associate (Field Executive) position in Mumbai. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in medical detailing, pharmaceutical sales, dental sales, or healthcare field operations who are passionate about building professional relationships with dentists and healthcare providers.
As an Oral Care Associate, you will represent Colgate’s Professional Oral Care portfolio, collaborate with dentists, clinics, chemists, and stockists, and help expand the company’s presence in the professional dental market.
If you are looking for a career with one of the world’s leading consumer healthcare companies, this opportunity offers excellent exposure, career growth, and continuous learning.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a global leader in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition, operating in more than 200 countries worldwide. Through its Professional Oral Care division, the company partners with dentists and healthcare professionals to improve oral health through science-backed products and clinical education.
Job Responsibilities
The selected Oral Care Associate will be responsible for:
Dentist Relationship Management
- Build strong professional relationships with dentists and dental clinics
- Promote Colgate Professional Oral Care products
- Increase product recommendations and prescriptions
- Conduct regular clinic visits as per territory plans
- Develop new dental clinic partnerships
- Support dental conferences, CMEs, and professional events
Sales & Distribution Management
- Coordinate with stockists and dental dealers
- Ensure product availability across pharmacies and clinics
- Generate demand for professional oral care products
- Achieve monthly sales targets and KPIs
- Monitor inventory and avoid stock shortages
In-Clinic Product Promotion
- Conduct product demonstrations
- Educate dentists on clinical benefits
- Support patient conversion initiatives
- Execute clinic marketing activities
- Answer technical product-related questions
CRM & Reporting
- Update activities in CRM (SAP Marketing Cloud/C4C)
- Submit sales reports
- Share competitor intelligence
- Track market trends
- Maintain compliance with company SOPs
Learning & Development
- Attend product training sessions
- Learn new oral healthcare science
- Improve sales and presentation skills
- Participate in coaching and development programs
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should possess any of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
- Health Science Degree
- Related Healthcare or Business Degree
Experience Required
- 2โ5 years of Medical Detailing
- Pharmaceutical Sales
- Healthcare Field Sales
- Dental Sales
- Relationship Management
Experience in dental or oral healthcare products will be an added advantage.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong presentation abilities
- Territory management
- Relationship building
- Sales target achievement
- CRM software knowledge
- Market analysis
- Independent working ability
- English communication
Why Join Colgate?
Working with Colgate-Palmolive offers:
- Global healthcare brand exposure
- Career growth opportunities
- Continuous learning programs
- Professional sales training
- Industry-leading products
- Performance-based career progression
- Inclusive workplace culture
- Opportunity to work directly with dentists and healthcare professionals
Salary (Expected)
Based on similar healthcare field sales roles in Mumbai, the estimated salary is:
โน5.5 LPA โ โน8.5 LPA (CTC)
Actual compensation depends on experience, current salary, and interview performance.
How to Apply
