Area Sales Manager (Professional Salon)

About Kao Corporation Founded in 1887, Kao is a global company committed to realizing a Kirei World—a world in which all life lives in harmony. The Japanese word kirei, meaning “clean, well-ordered, and beautiful,” reflects our purpose. Kao, a Japan-based manufacturer of cosmetics, personal care and household products, as well as specialty chemicals, creates high-value-added products and services that provide care and enrichment for the life of all people and the planet. Through its brands such as Curél, SENSAI, and MOLTON BROWN cosmetics, Bioré and Jergens skin care products, Oribe hair care products, Attack laundry detergent, and Laurier sanitary products, Kao is part of the everyday lives of people across Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Combined with its chemical business, which contributes to a wide range of industries, Kao generates about 1,690 billion yen in annual sales. Kao employs about 31,500 people worldwide and has more than 130 years of history in innovation. (As of December 31, 2025) Kao’s strength lies in unique scientific expertise. Through Yoki-Monozukuri—an excellent creation process that is good for everyone involved and enriches the lives of consumers and customers—Kao generates innovations that enrich everyday life.

Kao Corporation

K

kao.com/global/en

10,001+ employees

Manufacturing

Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Public Company

99k LinkedIn followers

• Present Kao USA Salon products, programs and materials for salons to make purchasing and investment decisions, maximizing the Goldwell & KMS business.
• Manage activities of sales team to maximize efforts in attaining established goals within assigned District and increase market share and brand awareness
• Develop sales skills and effectiveness of direct reports by providing continuous coaching, performance feedback, training and conducting regular meetings.
• Act as role model in exhibiting the highest standards of honesty and integrity that support the vision, mission and values of the organization.
• Prepares periodic reports showing sales efforts and results
• Participates in industry or company functions and shows.
• Monitor and evaluate the sales activities, programs and product offerings of competitors providing recommendations and development of appropriate sales strategies to proactively respond to market trends, competitive threats and client issues.

• Bachelors Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of Salon Sales experience
• At Kao, we believe the diversity of our teams strengthens our global mission. Here we trust and respect each other, collaborating in a friendly and inclusive work environment to achieve great results.
• An entrepreneurial environment where passionate and innovative teams come together.
• Respect, teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of how we work.
• A workplace culture that prioritizes employee wellbeing
• A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, retirement, insurance options, and more…
• Learning and development opportunities
• Your voice matters here — we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.
• To find out why 33,000 people across the Globe work at Kao please visit
• https://www.kao.com/americas/en/careers/
• Discover careers at Kao and how we live our purpose, Kirei – Making Life Beautiful.
• https://kao.voyse.io/

• Healthcare
• 401(k)
• Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Flexible Working
• Retirement Benefits
• Insurance Options
• Health And Wellbeing Offers
• Learning And Development Opportunities