Education Development Trainer

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 and the planet. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. As a company motivated by purpose and corporate values, we pride ourselves in being 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.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Global Seminar & Creative Programs, the Education Development Trainer plays a key role in delivering high-quality training to Regional and Local Delivery Education teams. You will work with Global Technical Education, Content Development, and Marketing to ensure Kao Salon brand values are communicated to educators, sales teams, stylists, and salon owners worldwide.

Success in this role requires deep product knowledge across the entire Kao Salon portfolio, along with expertise in technical, cutting, finishing, styling, and color education. Manage & facilitate all training deliverables aligned with adult learning principles to maximise impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a product expert, understanding how Kao Salon products perform across different hair types and scenarios.
• Develop and deliver training programs that align with Global Education leadership while meeting local market needs and our goals.
• Collaborate with Design and Delivery teams on education programs and toolbox development.
• Maintain high training standards across education teams, ensuring best practices achieve brand growth and sales.
• You will contribute to Kao Salon's global education strategy by sharing insights and best practices.
• Oversee training logistics, ensuring programs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage expense reporting, budgeting, and administrative tasks related to training programs.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a hairdresser, field educator, or academy educator.
• Hands-on experience in education management, training development, and team leadership.
• Industry knowledge with an understanding of salon business operations.
• Experience creating impactful education materials and delivering engaging training.
• Commercial mindset with experience using education to increase sales..
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook (Mac experience is a plus).
• Valid driver's license and unrestricted passport for regional and international travel.
• Ability to travel up to 70%, including overnight stays, by car, plane, and train.
  
  

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 corporate values. We never compromise on quality and create our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can 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 At Kao, we support our employees with a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working.
• Pension and insurance plans.
• You will enjoy 25 days holiday, plus your birthday off, with the option to buy up to 5 extra days (pro-rata).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 our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/)

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