Prestige Salon Brand Executive – Atlanta Territory

Kao USA, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive salaries

Health and wellbeing offers

Retirement options

Insurance options

Job summary

Kao USA, Inc. is seeking a Brand Executive to expand salon sales across Atlanta and the metro area. You will work with an account team to drive product education, sell-in and sell-through, and build strong relationships with salon owners and stylists.

The role emphasizes field sales, promotional events, and territory development, with targets for new business and growth of existing accounts. Expect up to 75% overnight travel and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3–5 years of relevant sales and retail experience.
• Outside sales and salon industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• High sales drive and ability to prospect and close new business.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strategic and analytical thinking.
• Service oriented and adaptable to various personality types.
• Competitive and collaborative.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Grow territory and salon sales through education, sell-in and sell-through strategies.
• Consult with salons on growth opportunities and provide business guidance.
• Manage merchandising and promotions to drive product visibility.
• Build and maintain relationships with salon owners, managers and stylists.
• Meet new business and growth targets for existing accounts.
• Deliver in-salon presentations and product classes.
• Launch new salons and retail accounts and promote Kao brands.
• Plan and coordinate regional and national events and trainings.
• Travel up to 75% as required.

Job description

Kao USA, Inc. is seeking a Brand Executive to expand salon sales across Atlanta and the metro area. You will work with an account team to drive product education, sell-in and sell-through, and build strong relationships with salon owners and stylists.

The role emphasizes field sales, promotional events, and territory development, with targets for new business and growth of existing accounts. Expect up to 75% overnight travel and a competitive benefits package.