Goldwell Colour Educator

Kao EMEA & Americas; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension and insurance plans

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Job summary

Kao EMEA & Americas is looking for a Colour-Focused Salon Educator to cover Northern England, ideally based in Sheffield, Manchester, or Leeds. In this role, you'll engage with salons, providing crucial training in hair colour and collaborating with sales teams to enhance business opportunities.

Applicants should have a minimum of 8 years in the hairdressing industry and a demonstrated history of delivering high-quality education. Benefits include a company car, flexible working, and 25 days holiday plus your birthday off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in the professional hairdressing industry.
• Proven experience in delivering hair education.
• Ability to adapt communication styles to different teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging training to salon teams across your region.
• Partner with sales to align on customer needs.
• Represent Kao as a Brand Ambassador at events.

Skills

Hair education delivery

Commercial awareness

Relationship management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

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 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 that equal opportunity and inclusion make us stronger. We welcome applications from all areas of the global community.