Account Executive (Oribe)

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 19 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.

The role:

Reporting to our National Field Sales Manager, the Account Executive achieves monthly Invoiced Sales targets within an assigned geographic territory. You will increase sales and growth while ensuring consistency in brand execution across prestige retail partners.

The primary focus is Oribe Hair Care, although other brands may be added to the selling portfolio depending on our needs.

You must have experience with Sephora!

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 competitive salary range of $75,000 - $80,000 plus bonus and car allowance.

What you will do:

Invoiced Sales Achievement

• Deliver monthly territory sales goals by building a strategic plan for territory growth
• Collaborate with store retail teams in implementing optimally performing in-store strategies to increase market share and achieve sales targets
• Identify potential new business opportunities to increase channel profits

Training and Events

• Implement brand training and events to ensure consistency in brand message across retailers

Budgeted Expense Achievement

• Analyze monthly revenue and assigned budgeted expenses to mitigate risk and develop a plan of action should sales performance deviate from target
• Manage freelance and gratis expenses within assigned budgets to maximize return on investment and increase sales through profitable growth

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience
• Must be willing to travel up to 75%
• Sephora experience required

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 1 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create 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 USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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