Marketing Translation Specialist

Colgate-Palmolive

Overland Park, KS

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$87,500–$121,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Animal Care, Animal Nutrition, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Campaigns, Claims Processing, Computer-Aided Translation Software, Consumer Packaged Goods, Corporate Policies, Creative Services, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Digital Asset Management, Diversity, Documentation, English Language, Food Science, French Language, Home Care, Leadership, Linguistics, Localization, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Multitasking, Nutrition, Organizational Skills, Personal Care, Process Improvement, Proofreading, Publications, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Research, Skin Care, Spanish Language, Style Guide, Talent Management, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, User Documentation, Veterinary Medicine

LOCATION

Overland Park, KS

POSTED

3 days ago

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #173439 - 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.

At Hill’s we have a purpose to transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, science-led 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, Hill’s 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.

Hill’s Pet Nutrition is seeking a detail-oriented and linguistically skilled Marketing Translation Specialist to join the Strategic Creative Services (SCS) team. This role ensures that all localized creative assets meet Hill’s high standards for language accuracy, brand tone, and regulatory compliance across global markets. Reporting to the Account Manager, the Marketing Translation Specialist will review translations, adapt copy for local markets, and verify that messaging reflects the intent of the master English copy while resonating authentically within each language and culture.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional linguistic precision with an understanding of marketing, ensuring every asset — from digital campaigns to packaging support — maintains Hill’s brand integrity and credibility across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Review and proofread localized marketing copy for linguistic accuracy, tone of voice, and brand alignment across multiple regional markets.

+ Adapt and refine translated content to ensure it conveys the correct meaning, nuance, and emotional intent of the English master copy.

+ Verify product claims, disclaimers, and legal language for compliance with local market requirements in partnership with the Creative Rights & Compliance Manager.

+ Collaborate with copywriters and Creative Manager to maintain consistency of brand tone, terminology, and messaging across all creative channels.

+ Conduct final QA checks on translated layouts (e.g., social, digital, print) to confirm formatting, spacing, and linguistic integrity before publication.

+ Support the creation and maintenance of a regional style guide and terminology library, documenting approved translations and best practices for copy adaptation.

+ Partner with translation vendors or agencies to provide feedback on tone, word choice, and consistency.

+ Collaborate with design and account teams to ensure local-language copy fits within technical and design constraints.

+ Participate in cross-functional reviews to identify and resolve recurring translation or tone inconsistencies.

+ Contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and linguistic accuracy across the regional creative workflow.

Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or a related field.

+ 3+ years of experience in localization, translation review, or language quality assurance within a marketing or creative environment.

+ Native or near-native fluency in at least one key regional language (e.g., French, Spanish, etc).

+ Excellent command of English, with proven ability to interpret, adapt, and refine English source copy for regional audiences.

+ 3+ years experience, in a professional context, with grammar, syntax, and linguistic nuances across multiple languages.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Experience working within a consumer packaged goods (CPG) or regulated industry requiring precise claims and compliance language.

+ Familiarity with translation management systems (TMS) or computer-assisted translation tools (e.g., Smartling, Phrase, Memsource).

+ Knowledge of Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms such as Bynder.

+ Experience supporting multi-market creative campaigns and understanding cultural adaptation best practices.

+ Familiarity with AI-assisted translation or copy quality tools.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global creative environment.

+ Demonstrated ability to balance accuracy, creativity, and cultural sensitivity in localized content.

+ Excellent collaboration skills with creative, marketing, and compliance teams.

+ High attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage multiple reviews across time zones.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $87,500.00 - $121,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

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 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxk_eF4utznQoVHlxmL9jVFJbOkM4Oe5CAdKOg-h9EPdLfg/viewform) should you require accommodation.

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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About the Company

Colgate-Palmolive

The small soap and candle business that William Colgate began in New York City early in the 19th century is now, more than 200 years later, a truly global company serving hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Throughout this history, Colgate people and Colgate values have been at the heart of our success. Today, Colgate focuses on four core businesses Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate now sells its products in over 200 countries and territories worldwide.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing

WEBSITE

https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us