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:
Support in the development and coordination of EMEA Bioré marketing strategies to drive Net Sales and Business Profit for EMEA.
What you will do:
- Working closely with global & local teams ensuring global strategies & guidelines are implemented and local needs are catered to
- Creation of briefs for monthly EMEA social content any NPD launch content
- Analyzing performance of the brand on monthly basis & proposing any corrective actions if necessary
- Leading preparation of EMEA reports to Japan
- Supporting with general data analysis on the skincare category where Bioré sits
- Supporting EMEA Skincare Marketing Manager with Stage Gate initiatives, working closely with global, local and cross-functional teams.
- Participation in monthly meetings with countries + in quarterly forums. Presentation on various topics in the meeting will be highly encouraged.
- Supporting Line Manager on various projects
- Assisting Line Manager with Stage Gate initiatives, working closely with global, local and cross-functional teams
What you will need:
- BSc/BA Hons degree or equivalent
- 2+ years experience in marketing, FMCG preferably
- Good communication skills, including presentation skills
- Competency of Excel & Powerpoint
- Ability to analyse data
- Planning / project management skills
- Collaborative style with a strong ability to form relationships cross cultural and cross-functionally
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:
- 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 prioritises employee wellbeing, with opportunities to get involved in initiatives such as Mental Health First Aiders, our Charity Committee, and DE&I communities
- A broad range of benefits, including flexible working, competitive salaries, health and wellbeing offers, pension schemes, 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:
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https://www.kao.com/emea/en/careers/
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Skills Required
- BSc or BA Hons degree, or equivalent
- At least 2 years of marketing experience
- FMCG marketing experience
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Competency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to analyze data
- Planning and project management skills
- Ability to build cross-cultural and cross-functional relationships collaboratively
What We Do
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, Salon and Cosmetics. Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda. Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients. Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty 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. 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
