Associate Vice President of Marketing

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:

Kao USA is looking for a bold, digitally fluent, and consumer-obsessed Associate Vice President of Marketing to lead the U.S. marketing team and drive strategy across its portfolio of personal care and beauty brands. Reporting to our US General Manager, you will increase brand relevance, equity, and growth by promoting innovation, digital transformation, and consumer engagement. You have a proven track record in brand turnarounds, digital-first marketing, multifunctional collaboration, and team leadership.

The Kao Consumer Care Business in the America's Region has been creating innovative, award-winning products since the founding of Jergens® in 1882. Through our family of brands—Ban®, Bioré®, Bondi Sands®, Curél®, Jergens®, John Frieda®, MyKirei by KAO™, re/cover™ and Wakati®—we offer diverse variety of products that promote healthy, inclusive and sustainable lifestyles—A Kirei Lifestyle—for all.

At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 41 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $210,000 - $250,000. We also offer a hybrid work environment.

What you will do:

• Strategic Brand Leadership & Growth
• Digital & Integrated Marketing
• Consumer Insights and Innovation
• Team Leadership and Culture
• Agency and Budget Management
• Cross-Functional and Executive Collaboration

What you will need:

• 10+ years of progressive marketing experience in CPG, beauty, or lifestyle brands.
• Experience in brand turnarounds, digital transformation, or launching new products.
• Expertise in digital marketing and omnichannel retail.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.

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 create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can 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 new ideas.

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 disabled and veterans

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