Sales Intern – Internship (Fixed Term – 4 Months)
Term Start: Jan 2nd, 2026
Term End: April 24th, 2026
Hybrid work (Toronto) - Predominantly remote with in-office 1 day per quarter
About Kao Canada: Kao is an established leader in the beauty industry, with its global headquarters located in Tokyo. We operate in 22 countries with a dedicated team of over 3,500 industry leaders. With its innovative business practices and breakthrough product introductions, Kao has achieved global success with beloved skincare and beauty brands such as Jergens®, Biore®, Bondi Sands®, Curel®, Ban®, and John Frieda® haircare.
We are looking for an energetic, curious, and eager intern with fresh ideas to join our dynamic and growing team as a Sales Intern.
About the Role: The Sales Intern will be a member of the Kao Canada Sales team, helping execute key projects across our retail partnerships. You will have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in customer relationship management, sales reporting and analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with internal teams such as marketing, trade marketing, finance, and supply chain, and gain exposure to working with major Canadian retailers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Sales team in preparing materials and presentations for customer meetings and business reviews
- Help with sales reporting, tracking promotional activities, and analyzing retail performance data
- Help manage item set-up processes and maintain up-to-date product and pricing information for retail partners
- Collaborate with Trade Marketing to execute retail programs and ensure seamless execution in-store and online
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs to support key account plans and initiatives
- Contribute to ad-hoc projects and process improvements that support the team's goals
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in university studies in Business, Commerce, or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools (e.g., Power BI) is an asset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational abilities
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Passion for the beauty industry and interest in consumer goods and retail
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, 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 thinking and new ideas.
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/).
Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
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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
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