
We are Kao, listed as one of the world’s most ethical companies for the last 20 years.
Our EMEA brand portfolio spans across three sectors; Consumer Care ( John Frieda, Guhl, Bondi Sands, Bioré, Jergens, Curél), Professional Hair ( Goldwell, Oribe, KMS Hair, Kerasilk), and Molton Brown.
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.
About our role:
Displayed pay range (base salary) is a guide and local market specific. The pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on skill set and professional experience assessed throughout the interview process: EUR 72.500 - EUR 111.375
This is a permanent, full-time role based in Darmstadt (hybrid working model).
The position holder is responsible for Marketing Skin Care in EMEA Distributor markets: Implementation of "Win in Skin" Strategy which incl. the includes (a) development of a long-term brand expansion roadmap leveraging existing distributor network and (b) definition & deployment of annual Brand/Product/Trade Mkt Plans and GTM strategies for the brands Bondi Sands, Bioré, Curél. The role holder will report into Ass. Director Marketing & Commercial Planning Consumer Care, Export EMEA.
What you will do:
What you will need:
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.
What you can expect from us:
Your voice matters here, we value entrepreneurial thinking and innovation from our teams.
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Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world.
In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer Care, Salon and Cosmetics.
Our Consumer Care business represents iconic skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as John Frieda, Guhl, Jergens, Curél, Bioré and Bondi Sands.
Our Salon Business sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our brands Goldwell, Kerasilk, KMS Hair, Oribe and Varis, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients.
Our London-based luxury brand Molton Brown, offers fragrance, body and bath products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world. Our luxury skincare and make-up brand SENSAI combines advanced science with the unique spirituality of Japanese beauty embraced by their signature ingredient Koishimaru Silk.
All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do.
This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful.