Salon Educator

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 work within the Distributor territories within Atlantic Canada as a full time educator representing all Kao Salon Brands. You will grow the business of these brands through planning and executing education programs for hairstylists both in salon and in designated venues across the territory.

The territory includes Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and New Brunswick and occasionally Quebec.

Kao Canada offers a great benefits package and a salary of $60,000 - $65,000 plus bonus and car allowance.

What you will do:

Field Education Activity Atlantic Canada (and occasionally Quebec)

• Conduct in salon education programs as required
• Promote and execute advanced education at selected venues
• Develop education plans for top ten customers in assigned territory
• Develop territory route plan
• Be available for education support in other regions across Canada as indicated by Senior Education Manager

Support to Sales Team:

• Taking initiative in decision making regarding education programs in assigned territory
• Educate Distributor Sales Team on new product initiatives
• To Identify and communicate potential sales opportunities within the assigned territory (and outside should they arise)

Independent Contractor Educator Support:

• Act as the local contact for Goldwell KMS ad Kerasilk Local Artists
• Assign education classes to local Artists upon salon request or if DE is unable to conduct
• Support and assist in recruitment, training and certification of all new Local artists for the territory

What you will need:

• Active Certificate, Qualification/Hairstyling license (must have had for a minimum of 3 years)
• 3 years hairstyling experience (exposure to full range of service e.g. cutting, styling, coloring, perming, etc.)
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift/move supplies/materials a minimum of 20 pounds
• Half of time spent standing, often for long durations during training delivery

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/).

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.