Hiring: Key Relationship Manager (Professional Salon) Company: Kao EMEA & Americas Location: Charlotte, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:42:20 About the job Experience: •5+ years sales experience in consumer goods with previous salon sales experience preferred. Required Skills: •Meet with clients regularly (in person and via the phone) to effectively promote the purchase, sell-through and support of KAO USA products, promotions, and programs. •Interface directly with existing accounts to identify opportunity areas for portfolio expansion with Kao Brands. Collaborate with Kao education team to develop and execute a Salon Joint Business Plan. Work with select sales consultants and identified by those who have current Focus/Market Leader Salons. •Identify and establish rapport with the top competitors’ salon customers within assigned territory with the objective to convert customers to KAO USA, Inc. •Successfully utilizes assigned budgets to maintain and grow Focus and Market Leader Accounts. Presents to Senior Regional Sales Manager a business review showing sales efforts and results consistently (Replenishment, New Product and New Business). •Actively promotes and participates in Kao Salon programs and events to maintain established relationships and cultivate new ones. •5+ years sales experience in consumer goods with previous salon sales experience preferred. •Key Account Management: Strategically manages an organization’s most important and high-value clients by understanding their needs. Fosters long term loyalty through the creation and implementation of proactive and tailored solutions that drive mutual success. •Strategic Relationship Building: Able to establish, develop, and maintain long-term partnerships with key stakeholders, leveraging these relationships to drive business objectives, create mutual value, and achieve competitive advantage. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field preferred. Compensation: •$80,000 - $89,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!