Kao Corporation

Role Description The Brand Marketing Intern will report to the Senior Brand Manager, Consumer Marketing, and play a key role in supporting key initiatives that drive growth across our skincare and haircare portfolios, while assisting the broader marketing team as needed. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in digital, social, and influencer marketing. You will also gain cross-functional exposure by collaborating with teams across global marketing, trade marketing, finance, sales, and external agency partners. Key Responsibilities - Support the Senior Brand Manager in day-to-day business management to drive portfolio growth. - Assist in the development and implementation of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, influencer partnerships, public relations, and product sampling. - Support Brand Managers with social content development, scheduling, publishing, and community management across platforms. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute annual marketing plans including support for new product launches. Qualifications - Currently pursuing a second or third year of university studies, preferably in Business, with plans to return to school full-time in January. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with working knowledge of Canva. - Comfortable navigating Meta and TikTok business platforms. - Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to be flexible and adaptable with an eagerness to learn. - A genuine passion for the beauty industry and digital marketing. Benefits - A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries. - Benefits package and ongoing development opportunities. - Opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. - Your voice will be heard; your opinion really counts. - Value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Role Description Reporting to the National Sales Manager - Prestige Brands, the Key Account Manager will be responsible for managing Prestige, Luxe and Expert Tier Oribe accounts, driving sustainable growth and delivering against sales and commercial objectives for the brand. This role will lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) meetings with customers and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across Sales, Education and Marketing to ensure excellent execution aligned with the Oribe brand strategy. The Key Account Manager will support the development of tailored education initiatives and marketing campaigns, helping bring both customer and brand priorities to life. The role will also work closely with Goldwell teams to identify opportunities for collaboration, support colour category growth and encourage partnership opportunities across salon accounts. - Develop and execute tailored customer business plans through effective Joint Business Planning, working collaboratively with internal teams to deliver an excellent customer experience and build long-term partnerships across Oribe accounts. - Deliver sales, promotional and distribution targets across key accounts by managing annual salon agreements and driving consistent year-on-year growth against budget and commercial objectives. - Increase account productivity through education, product distribution, events and ongoing account development, while ensuring accurate order processing and regular updates of business information and reporting. - Identify and secure new business opportunities through targeted prospecting, social selling and regional growth activity, supporting the expansion of Oribe distribution across suitable salon partners. Qualifications - 3–5 years’ sales experience, ideally within luxury beauty, professional haircare or B2B environments. - Good understanding of the salon, luxury retail or professional haircare industry. - Commercial awareness with the ability to identify growth opportunities and develop strategic account plans. - Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with internal teams and external customers. - Confident communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to engage small and medium-sized groups. - Experience delivering coaching, education or onboarding support is advantageous. - Organised and adaptable, with effective problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment. - Comfortable using social media and social selling techniques to support brand and business growth. - Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Business Intelligence (BI) tools is beneficial. - Additional sales or negotiation training, such as GAP Partnership or social selling programmes, would be advantageous. Benefits - A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries. - Benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. - Your voice will be heard; your opinion really counts. - We value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Company Description Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

Role Description Be at the forefront of salon growth—connecting great brands with the right partners, all from home. If you know the professional hair industry, you already know our brands: Goldwell, Oribe, KMS, and Kerasilk. Now’s your chance to help bring them into more salons across Australia. At Kao Professional Hair Brands, our Inside Sales team plays a critical role in driving growth by: - Connecting with new salons - Building pipelines - Supporting our field teams to win new business This is a fast-paced, high-impact role focused on: - Outbound sales - Lead generation - Campaign execution You’ll be speaking with salon owners, identifying opportunities, and helping turn interest into long-term partnerships all within a flexible, work-from-home environment. Qualifications - Experience in sales, customer service, or the hair/beauty industry - Confidence in outbound communication and building rapport quickly - Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently - Resilience and a proactive, results-driven mindset - Comfortable working with targets and performance metrics - CRM experience (Salesforce preferred but not essential) Requirements - Proactively connect with salons through outbound calls, email, and digital channels - Qualify leads and build a strong pipeline of new business opportunities - Execute targeted lead generation and sales campaigns - Book appointments and support the field sales team in converting new accounts - Maintain accurate records in CRM (Salesforce) - Bring energy, consistency, and professionalism to every interaction Benefits - Competitive salary + commission structure - Flexibility to work from home - Ongoing training and development - Staff discounts on premium product ranges - Career progression opportunities within sales - Supportive, collaborative team culture

Kao Professional Hair is home to a portfolio of iconic professional salon brands, including Goldwell, KERASILK, KMS Hair, Oribe, and VARIS. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of stylists, salon owners, and their clients. Through innovation, education, and partnership, we’re dedicated to making life more beautiful. About the Role: Colour-Focused Salon Educator – covering Northern England, ideally located in Sheffield, Manchester or Leeds area. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who loves being on the move. You’ll travel across your region, working to a structured journey plan, engaging directly with salons and building meaningful, long-term relationships. The role includes regular travel, with some overnight stays required depending on location and business needs. As a trusted expert and brand representative, you’ll play a key role in developing hairdressers’ technical skills -particularly in colour - helping them deliver exceptional results using Goldwell products. You’ll also collaborate closely with the sales team to grow the business, identifying new opportunities and supporting salons in transitioning to Goldwell. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on education, commercial awareness, and relationship management. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver engaging, high-quality training to salon teams, supporting both new and existing accounts in your region - Partner with the sales team to align on customer needs and drive best practice across salons - Showcase new products, promotions, and education initiatives at meetings and events - Plan and manage your territory effectively to maximise impact and coverage - Continuously develop your own skills through ongoing training and industry insights - Represent Kao as a passionate Brand Ambassador at industry and company events - Maintain accurate reporting and administrative records What We're Looking For: - Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the professional hairdressing industry. - Proven experience delivering hair education is required - Prior expertise across all aspects of hairdressing, including cutting, colouring, styling, and retail within a salon environment. - Experience in presenting and basic management, with the ability to support, guide, and influence salon teams. - Knowledge of commercial salon operations, including the pressures of long working days, varied salon cultures, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. - Ability to adapt communication and training styles to suit different personalities and team dynamics within salon environments. - Commercial awareness with an understanding of how education can support business growth and product distribution. - Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (such as Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel). What We Offer - Company car and company card. - Flexible working and competitive compensation packages. - Pension and insurance plans. - You will enjoy 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days (pro-rata). Hiring Process Kao values diversity and individuality, believing equal opportunity and inclusion make us stronger. We welcome applications from all areas of the global community. Want to Learn More? Discover why 33,000 people worldwide have chosen a career with us. Visit our website: (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/) https://www.kao.com/emea/en/privacy/ #LI-DT1 #Remote

Role Description Colour focused Salon Educator – covering Scotland, ideally located within the central belt region (Edinburgh & Glasgow). This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who loves being on the move. You’ll travel across your region, working to a structured journey plan, engaging directly with salons and building meaningful, long-term relationships. The role includes regular travel, with some overnight stays required depending on location and business needs. As a trusted expert and brand representative, you’ll play a key role in developing hairdressers’ technical skills - particularly in colour - helping them deliver exceptional results using Goldwell products. You’ll also collaborate closely with the sales team to grow the business, identifying new opportunities and supporting salons in transitioning to Goldwell. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands-on education, commercial awareness, and relationship management. Key Responsibilities - Deliver engaging, high-quality training to salon teams, supporting both new and existing accounts in your region. - Partner with the sales team to align on customer needs and drive best practice across salons. - Showcase new products, promotions, and education initiatives at meetings and events. - Plan and manage your territory effectively to maximise impact and coverage. - Continuously develop your own skills through ongoing training and industry insights. - Represent Kao as a passionate Brand Ambassador at industry and company events. - Maintain accurate reporting and administrative records. Qualifications - Minimum of 8 years’ experience within the professional hairdressing industry. - Proven experience delivering hair education is required. - Prior expertise across all aspects of hairdressing, including cutting, colouring, styling, and retail within a salon environment. - Experience in presenting and basic management, with the ability to support, guide, and influence salon teams. - Knowledge of commercial salon operations, including the pressures of long working days, varied salon cultures, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively. - Ability to adapt communication and training styles to suit different personalities and team dynamics within salon environments. - Commercial awareness with an understanding of how education can support business growth and product distribution. - Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (such as Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel). Benefits - Company car and company card. - Flexible working and competitive compensation packages. - Pension and insurance plans. - You will enjoy 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days (pro-rata).

POSITION SUMMARY: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. Washing Systems, LLC (WSI), now part of the Kao family of companies, seeks a highly, self-motivated, Technical Sales Representative (TSR), to join our thriving team. WSI is the largest supplier of commercial laundry detergents in North America, and we provide high quality commercial laundry and chemical products to both uniform and linen rental companies. Working remotely and on client sites within your assigned territory, the TSR is responsible for providing technical solutions for plant operations, identifying, and executing sales opportunities through data analysis, and developing long-term working relationships with all levels of management in your customer base. This critical role is the face and crux of our organization as the unparalleled, thoughtful service that we provide is what makes our business grow exponentially. The right candidate has strong technical or mechanical acumen - specifically prior field service experience, excellent technological skills, people skills, detailed problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. To the Technical Sales Representative, WSI would offer: - A fully Remote position working out of your Home. - Work/Life Balance. - Competitive Salary. - Monthly Auto Allowance. - Supplies for home and mobile office. - Comprehensive development plan including training, coaching, and work experience. - Access to the best technology, tools, and resources in the industry. - Full medical and dental benefits. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES AND TASKS: Responsibilities and tasks are written as follows: - Promoting and selling the full product line to all existing customers. - Developing a key sales prospect list, establish relationships, and sell new customers. - Maintaining appropriate sales coverage in your territory. - Delivering and maintaining appropriate levels of service, maintenance, and communications for 6 – 10 accounts within your area. - Installing and programming WSI chemical dosing equipment to interface with the customers washing equipment. - Leading the work of planning and executing new installations and/or conversions in your territory. - Maintaining all company provided equipment in proper working condition. - Operating within the assigned expense budget. - Collection of past due accounts receivable, where applicable. - Eliminating rush orders of products. - Submitting all reports in a timely manner. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. - Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College/University in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field and 1-2 years’ industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Military background a plus. - Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills. - Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Internet and Order processing software. - Ability to act quickly, accurately and handle a fast-paced work environment. - Good communication skills, written and verbal. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus. - Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - At least 50% of time will be traveling to and from customers/plants. - The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. - Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Director of Quality Assurance, AEMEA is responsible for overseeing the quality of Kao Group products and services in the designated market and ensuring they meet customer expectations. The role involves: - Continuously monitoring quality information from internal and external sources. - Identifying deviations from established quality criteria. - Requesting relevant departments to investigate root causes and implement corrective actions. - Evaluating the severity of quality problems and convening appropriate meetings. - Deciding on market actions to address issues. - Conducting or coordinating internal and external audits to verify compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. - Communicating with stakeholders to ensure consumer safety and maintain the company's reputation and stakeholder trust. - Determining the need for product recalls and leading recall projects in the designated market. - Serving as the Chief Quality Officer for the business region. - Reporting to the Global Chief Quality Officer (G‑CQO) at HQ. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field such as chemistry or pharmacy; advanced degrees are preferred. - Quality-related certifications such as ISO9001 Lead Auditor are highly desirable. - Strong knowledge of quality management systems and regulatory requirements in the cosmetics or consumer goods sector (e.g., GMP, ISO standards, FDA regulations). - Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams and senior management. - Exceptional capabilities in quality risk management, including risk identification, assessment, and mitigation. - Ability to provide constructive, and when necessary, critical feedback to stakeholders and functional teams. - Proven track record of driving quality improvement initiatives and implementing best practices to achieve measurable quality outcomes. Requirements - Experience in beauty care or cosmetics. Benefits - Amazing benefits available on the first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match, etc.). - 41 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick). - Competitive salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 plus bonus. How we work Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers. What we offer A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Hiring Process Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. Want to learn more If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website ( https://www.kao.com/americas/en/ ). Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

The role: As the Digital Commerce Lead you will drive the strategic direction and execution of digital retail platforms including Amazon (1P and 3P), TikTok Shop, and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels. This role delivers profitable growth, optimizing digital shelf presence, and leading cross-functional teams and agency partners to create the best consumer experiences. At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a generous salary range of $120,000 - $130,000 plus bonus. What you will do: Strategic Channel Leadership: Develop a comprehensive digital commerce strategy aligned with broader goals. Manage P&L and performance metrics across Amazon, TikTok Shop, and DTC channels. Identify and implement profitability improvement programs by channel, including pricing, assortment, and promotional optimization. Lead the development of digital channel roadmaps, ensuring scalability and innovation across platforms. Digital Excellence and Transformation : Launch and scale digital excellence projects, including operational frameworks, governance models, and capability building. Support change for digital transformation, embedding consumer-centric and agile ways of working. Amazon Leadership Management: Lead annual and quarterly vendor negotiations with Amazon, including US GVM partnership, terms, and operational performance – collaboration with Amazon Global Kao team Monitor and respond to platform policy changes, ensuring compliance and maximizing commercial outcomes Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration : Develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous learning. Collaborate cross-functionally to create integrated digital commerce solutions. Influence senior team members and advocate for digital-first thinking across the organization. What you will need: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years experience in digital commerce, eCommerce strategy, or online retail (Beauty, Retail, CPG, Fashion & Lifestyle preferably). Strong Microsoft Office Usage (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), Canva a plus Proven success in managing Amazon vendor relationships and driving profitability. Strong analytical skills and experience with digital shelf tools, retail analytics, and performance dashboards. How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers. What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website ( https://www.kao.com/americas/en/ ) . Kao USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #LI-BP1 #LI-REMOTE