Brand Executive

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:

The Brand Executive is a field sales position responsible for driving business, brand loyalty and brand recognition in a defined, geographic territory through both new business development and existing business growth strategies.

The assigned territory includes the great Philadelphia area and the state of Delaware.

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 $60,000 - $66,500 plus bonus and car allowance.

What You Will Do:

The Brand Executive works in conjunction with an account team to grow territory and salon sales through product education sell-in and sell through strategies, business consultation, merchandising, promotions and strong relationship management.

The Brand Executive reports into the Regional Sales Manager for their specific, geographic territory and has predetermined targets for both new business development and growth of existing accounts. Bonus and performance are both determined by attainment of these goals.

• Create a powerful, trusting relationship with salon owners, stylists and employees
• Rotation management inclusive of both existing and new business development
• Maintain strong funnel of potential new business
• Work closely with Regional Brand Managers to determine and support sell-in and sell-through strategies at a salon-by-salon level
• Deliver highest quality in-salon presentations and product classes
• Launch new salons and retail accounts
• Meet new business goals
• Sell in new products to existing salons
• Achieve individual revenue goals by educating and consulting with the salon owners, managers, and stylists
• Support retail segment sales through merchandising and promotional activity.
• Manage a systematic meeting schedule for assigned accounts.
• Execute strategic education plans for each salon in territory of focus accounts.
• Promote, plan, coordinate and assist in execution of regional and national company-sponsored, business development and educational events
• Attend all company provided meetings and trainings
• Overnight travel up to 75%

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree or minimum of 3-5 years of relevant sales and retail experience.
• Candidates with outside sales and salon industry experience preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• High sales drive
• Ability to prospect and close new business
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Service oriented
• Adaptable to working with and educating various personality types
• Competitive and collaborative
• Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, and general comfort with new programs

Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veterans.

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