Junior Brand Manager | Goldwell Care Styling and Texture - Salon Global

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 Position

Supports the implementation of a brand vision and strategy of master-brand(s), sub-brand(s) and category in order to deliver a robust, cross-functionally and globally aligned 3-5 year product initiative calendar including all relevant marketing mix elements meeting long-term net sales and profit goals.

Education and Professional Experiences

• University degree/Master in Business Management with a focus on Marketing
• Approx. 1-2 years of professional experience in brand management – ideally in a strategic marketing department - or a creative/digital agency with a focus on FMCG, beauty and/or fashion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute assigned NPD activities in collaboration with Brand Manager / Senior Brand Manager
2. Execute status analysis of the business situation (sales, distribution etc. in each country) and brand profile on the market (strengths, weaknesses, potential for improvement) in close collaboration with the commercial teams
3. Analysis of hair stylist and consumer needs (Insight Generation) – initiation of market research projects and interpretation of results
4. Support the development of general product and marketing concepts to strengthen brands, incl. assessment of business potential
5. Continuous market observation and competitor analysis within area of responsibility
6. Agency management
7. Management of Budget (planning, forecast and controlling) for the assigned tasks

Functional Competencies

• Conceptual, strategical and analytical skills, capability of abstract reasoning and creative thinker
• Team-player with "Can Do" attitude
• High motivation, independence and initiative
• Entrepreneurial thinker.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively 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 competitive salaries, 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 innovation.
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 https://www.kao.com/emea/en/