Goldwell Colour Educator

AFM - Association Française du Marketing; Livingston; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Colour-Focused Salon Educator with a renowned company dedicated to enhancing the lives of hair professionals. In this dynamic role, you'll travel throughout Scotland and Northern England, building strong relationships with salon owners and staff while training them in the latest techniques and products. Your expertise in hair colouring will be pivotal in helping salons achieve outstanding results with Goldwell products. Join a passionate team that values innovation and quality, and make a significant impact in the beauty industry while enjoying a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Company car

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation

Pension and insurance plans

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of salon experience with expertise in hair colouring.
• Experience in training others and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and support hairdressers using Kao Salon products.
• Engage with salon teams and collaborate with sales.

Skills

Hair Colouring Expertise

Training and Development

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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 16 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.

Are you a passionate and talented hair colourist, eager to develop new skills and inspire others in the salon environment? Do you have a desire to help others grow their skillsets? Join us as a Colour-Focused Salon Educator in a dynamic, remote, and field-based role.

Kao Salon is home to iconic brands like Goldwell, KERASILK, KMS, Oribe, and VARIS. We're committed to enriching the lives of hair stylists, salon owners, and their clients. Together, we're making life more beautiful with our salon brands, products, and services.

About the Role: Colour-Focused Salon Educator – covering Scotland, Northern England and Northern Ireland.

As a Salon Educator, you must enjoy driving and be prepared to stay away from home, working a comprehensive journey plan. You will be engaging with salon owners and staff, building strong relationships, and driving loyalty to the Kao Salon Division Portfolio. Your role will be pivotal in training and developing hairdressers' skills, ensuring they achieve the best results for their clients using Goldwell products. You'll also work closely with the sales team to identify and convert new salons to Goldwell.

You will be the trusted link between our brand and the salons, leveraging your real-world hairdressing, expert colour, and retail experience to foster long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Train and support hairdressers in using Kao Salon Division products, enhancing skills in both existing and new accounts in your region.
• Engage with salon teams and collaborate with sales to deliver best practices and prioritise customer needs.
• Present new products, promotions, and education opportunities at internal and external meetings.
• Plan and manage your area to ensure effective and productive coverage.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay up-to-date with industry trends and Kao's offerings.
• Act as a positive Brand Ambassador, representing Kao at industry events and supporting Kao Salon Division events when required.
• Complete all required reports and documentation accurately.

What We're Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing.
• Minimum 5 years of salon experience with proven expertise in hair colouring and hair care products.
• Experience in training others, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid UK Driver's Licence
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and professional with a strong technical understanding of hair colouring.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.

What We Offer At Kao, we support our employees with a range of benefits, including:

• 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.

Want to Learn More? Discover why 33,000 people worldwide have chosen a career with us. Visit our website: (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/ )