Territory Brand Executive — Midwest Salon Growth

Kao USA, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with company match

36 total days off (vacation + holidays

Job summary

Kao USA, Inc. is seeking a Brand Executive to drive sales and brand loyalty across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. You will partner with salon teams to execute education, promotions and growth strategies.

In this field role, you will travel up to 75% and report to the Regional Sales Manager. A bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of sales/retail experience is preferred, with strong communication and closing abilities essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of sales/retail experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong ability to prospect, negotiate and close new business.

Responsibilities

• Build powerful relationships with salon owners, stylists and staff.
• Manage turnover and nurture both existing and new business.
• Maintain a healthy funnel of potential new clients.
• Collaborate with Regional Brand Managers on buy-in/sell-through at salon level.
• Deliver high‑quality in-salon presentations and product trainings.
• Launch new salons and retail accounts; meet revenue goals.
• Educate salon teams to drive product adoption and revenue growth.
• Travel up to 75% to cover assigned territory.

Skills

Strong communication & presentation

High sales drive

Prospecting & closing

Negotiation skills

Strategic & analytical thinking

Service oriented

Education across personalities

Competitive & collaborative

MS Office & general tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years sales/retail experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kao USA, Inc. is seeking a Brand Executive to drive sales and brand loyalty across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. You will partner with salon teams to execute education, promotions and growth strategies.

In this field role, you will travel up to 75% and report to the Regional Sales Manager. A bachelor’s degree or 3–5 years of sales/retail experience is preferred, with strong communication and closing abilities essential for success.