Junior Key Account Manager, Oribe

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:

The Junior Account Manager Oribe NL partners with existing Oribe salons to grow and develop the portfolio while driving high-end acquisition of new salons. You are responsible for delivering commercial plans through presentation, customer activation, and performance tracking. The role delivers merchandising expertise, product knowledge, and education support to ensure an outstanding salon and consumer experience, working closely with the Oribe education team to facilitate and execute education programs across the Benelux region.

Will have the responsibility to drive, facilitate and help execute the Oribe education program and sessions in The Benelux:

• Hosting in-salon and Academy programs as well as digital programs.
• Support the Benelux Oribe Team in commercial and educational activities.
• Help in possibly finding and educating educators/guest artists in Benelux to support Oribe education.

Brand Ambassadorship

• To act as an ambassador of the organization and maximize any opportunities to promote the name, image and reputation of our business at e.g. industry functions, networking events, meetings with new and existing clients.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years' experience in a commercial or sales role, ideally within beauty, health, fashion, FMCG, or ideally luxury brands, with a proven track record of results.
• Excellent sales capabilities, including the ability to drive performance through strategic planning, promotions, and execution.
• Affinity for high-end luxury branding, communication, and qualitative brand standards.
• Solid knowledge of the haircare industry, with relevant sector contacts considered a plus.
• Ability to develop and negotiate commercial agreements in line with company guidelines and margin targets.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently (approx. 4 days per week), attend events as required, and adapt working hours when business needs demand.
• Estimated average 1 day per week presence in the country head office. xktqrzv
• Confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable working with sales tools and systems.