Colour Educator

Kao UK; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Flexible working

Pension & insurance

25 days holiday + birthday off

Job summary

Kao UK is seeking a Goldwell Colour Educator to train salon teams across Northern England with a focus on colour expertise and brand education. You will travel to salons, deliver insightful sessions, and support growth through education.

You will collaborate with the sales team to align on client needs, showcase new products, and drive best practices. A proactive educator with strong communication skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in the professional hairdressing industry.
• Proven experience delivering hair education.
• Experience across cutting, colouring, styling and retail in a salon environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality training to salon teams across the region.
• Partner with the sales team to align on customer needs and best practices.
• Showcase new products, promotions and education initiatives at meetings and events.
• Plan and manage territory to maximise impact and coverage.
• Develop skills through ongoing training and industry insights.
• Represent Kao as a Brand Ambassador at events.
• Maintain accurate reporting and records.

Skills

Hairdressing exp

Hair education delivery

Colouring expertise

Salon operations

Presentation & training

Workload prioritisation

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Goldwell Colour Educator

Goldwell products. You'll also collaborate closely with the sales team to grow the business, identifying new opportunities and supporting salons in transitioning to Goldwell. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of hands‑on education, commercial awareness, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging, high-quality training to salon teams, supporting both new and existing accounts in your region
• Partner with the sales team to align on customer needs and drive best practice across salons
• Showcase new products, promotions, and education initiatives at meetings and events
• Plan and manage your territory effectively to maximise impact and coverage
• Continuously develop your own skills through ongoing training and industry insights
• Represent Kao as a passionate Brand Ambassador at industry and company events
• Maintain accurate reporting and administrative records

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum of 8 years' experience within the professional hairdressing industry.
• Proven experience delivering hair education is required
• Prior expertise across all aspects of hairdressing, including cutting, colouring, styling, and retail within a salon environment.
• Experience in presenting and basic management, with the ability to support, guide, and influence salon teams.
• Knowledge of commercial salon operations, including the pressures of long working days, varied salon cultures, and the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to adapt communication and training styles to suit different personalities and team dynamics within salon environments.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of how education can support business growth and product distribution.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (such as Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).

What We Offer:

• Company car and company card.
• Flexible working and competitive compensation packages.
• 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).

Hiring Process

Kao values diversity and individuality, believing equal opportunity and inclusion make us stronger. We welcome applications from all areas of the global community.

Kao Professional Hair is home to a portfolio of iconic professional salon brands, including Goldwell, KERASILK, KMS Hair, Oribe, and VARIS. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of stylists, salon owners, and their clients. Through innovation, education, and partnership, we’re dedicated to making life more beautiful.

About the Role:

Colour-Focused Salon Educator covering Northern England, ideally located in Sheffield, Manchester or Leeds area. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who loves being on the move. You'll travel across your region, working to a structured journey plan, engaging directly with salons and building meaningful, long‑term relationships. The role includes regular travel, with some overnight stays required depending on location and business needs. As a trusted expert and brand representative, you'll play a key role in developing hairdressers' technical skills -particularly in colour - helping them deliver exceptional results using