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 16 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 an Educator with Kao, you will help gain, maintain, and increase our sales, building our image & brand awareness, and promoting the Kao brand through Education activities. You will engage with salon staff and owners to improve the hairdressers' skills, supporting them in building their salon business through selling Kao products. Reporting to our Associate Director for Education in the Nordics, you will be an important link to form close relationships with salons, communicating on the same level – with real hairdressing and expert color and retail experience.
You will:

• Be a positive Brand Ambassador by demonstrating GOLDWELL and KMS products & services to new, potential & existing salons.
• Conduct in-salon classes at a high level, following the class formats set out by the Education strategy and curriculum.
• Ensure all demo products and tools are in pristine condition and the academy is properly stocked
• Complete planning and reporting paperwork, fulfilling administration tasks and reports relating to Education.
• Work together with the wider Nordic Education team and your sales team to achieve common goals.
• Be available to work at trade events, evening and weekends if required.

This role will involve frequent travel to client sites across the country, as well as work from our Kao Salon Academy in Copenhagen.
You have:

• Professional certification(s) in hairdressing
• 3+ years' experience in all aspects of hairdressing, including the knowledge of how best to organise and run training sessions in salons
• Knowledge of colorants, treatments and haircare products
• Experience planning and running training sessions that inform and motivate, and maximise the number of applications you can make
• The ability to organise your own working days to visit a maximum number of clients
• Experience producing and delivering presentations to influence customers to choose KAO salon products
• The ability to build relationships with a variety of cultures/personalities

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including options for family cover, gym membership, cycle to work scheme and more
• Generous holiday allowance
• Great discounts on Kao products
• Opportunities to develop and progress your career in the Kao group