Sales Executive, Salon, Western Brisbane & Central Queensland

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 19 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.

Join the team shaping the future of professional hair in Australia and New Zealand. Kao Salon Division is home to Goldwell, Oribe, Kerasilk and KMS – four industry-leading brands known for performance, innovation and bold creativity.

At Kao, our purpose is simple: to make life beautiful. Guided by our Japanese heritage and the Ikigai philosophy, we believe in doing meaningful work that brings value to people, society, and the planet. Every decision we make is driven by our commitment to care, integrity, and innovation - for our teams, our salon partners, and the hairdressers we serve.

This role is more than just sales. It’s about building long-term partnerships with salons, creating commercial impact, and helping elevate the brands we represent. You’ll be part of a business that backs its people, invests in your development, and isn’t afraid to do things differently.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Growing and managing a portfolio of salon clients in your territory (Brisbane West & Central Queensland)
• Driving sell-in of new launches and supporting campaign execution
• Collaborating with our education and marketing teams to deliver standout salon experiences
• Meeting sales targets while bringing energy and authenticity to every interaction
• Regional travel is required approximately one week every four (Bundaberg, Rockhampton & surrounds)

What we’re looking for

• Experience in a salon, beauty or professional haircare environment
• Strong relationship-building skills and commercial acumen
• Passion for the industry and confidence to work both independently and within a team
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a bonus
• Full driver's license and access to your own vehicle

What you’ll receive

• Competitive salary with generous commission structure
• Car allowance
• Two paid wellbeing days per year
• Paid parental leave
• Staff discounts on our premium product range
• Access to exclusive events and travel opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Paid volunteer leave
• A supportive, vibrant, and forward-thinking team culture

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and tell us why you’re the right fit for Kao Salon. Let’s talk about how we can grow together.

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 19 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 our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/).