Salon Educator (Fixed Term)

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:

As a District Educator, you will be presenting Kao, our mission, and values to sustainably create beautiful hair for salons and their clients, your role will be to work with our team to inspire, promote growth, and build career success for stylists and salons in a designated region. You will work in the Province of Ontario as the educator for the brands Goldwell, KMS, Kerasilk & Varis. T

You will help grow the presence and distribution of these amazing brands through planning and executing of education programs for hairstylists in an in-salon setting, designated venues across the region, or even at our world class Kao Salon Academy in Toronto.

The territory will be Ontario.

This role is a fixed term contract for six (6) months and offers a salary of $60,000 - $65,000.

What you will do:

• Boost stylists' confidence with inspirational in-salon education programs as required
• Plan and promote creative seminars throughout your territory
• Educate our Sales Team, stylists and salon owners on new product initiatives
• Work independently and with Account Executives in the designated region to identify potential new customers and strengthen relationships with existing partners
• Develop education plans to promote growth, creativity and loyalty with our top ten client base in specified regions
• Be flexible for added opportunities representing our team in other regions as needed
• Develop territory route plan for consistency with salons partners, building trust and maintaining our brand presence
• Maintain monthly activity report, share success and opportunities with your manager and education team

Work with Sales Consultants:

• Co-ordinate field programs collaboratively with your sales and education team partners
• Taking initiative in decision making regarding education programs in respective territories that will promote growth and brand awareness
• Always looking to source out high potential non-KAO salons in collaboration with your Account Executives
• Identify and share potential sales opportunities within the assigned territory (and outside should they arise)

Reporting of Field Activity:

• Completing monthly education reports (how many field and in-salon, projects, future plans/needs)
• Assist in recruitment, training, and certifications while promoting the Kao Culture Attributes for all new technicians/freelance educators (GTAs and SCT's) for the territory

Personal Activity Expectations/Time Management:

• Maximum 8 hours home office time per week
• Inspire top 10-salon stylists and salons to support their team development
• Contribute recommendations and input to constantly be evolving our education offerings and/or improvement of existing and future programs to meet the needs of the stylist community and salon business support
• Attend meetings to support and represent Kao as needed

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Assist and support in planning, development and execution of major industry shows, launches & meetings (e.g. ABA, Regional events and shows within territory)

What you will need:

The role requires a valid driver's license.

Education:

• Active Certificate, Qualification/Hairstyling license (must have had for 3 years)

Experience:

• 3 years hairstyling experience (exposure to full range of service e.g. cutting, styling, coloring, perming, etc.)
• Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office (Windows environment)
• Prior salon education experience

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrating good grammar
• Excellent "platform" (presentation) skills with ability to answer questions with confidence and ease
• Strong Interpersonal (people relations) skills
• Self-motivated with ability to motivate and influence others

How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 18 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/).

All qualified, interested employees are encouraged to apply. Kao is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions are made without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, disability or veteran status. Kao Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.