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.
We are looking for a Junior Channel Manager to help drive commercial success in our E-Commerce Sales Channels (B2B & B2C) across NL & BE. You will support the local execution of regional commercial activation plans, optimise content and product listings, and collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance brand visibility, engagement, and conversion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and support local E-Commerce activation strategies, ensuring excellence in execution.
- Optimise product listings, content, and PDPs for B2C clients, enhancing conversion rates.
- Assist in executing Joint Business Plans and online activities with top wholesale partners.
- Identify growth opportunities within the E-Commerce sales channel, leveraging key KPIs (ROAS, conversion, sell-out uplift, etc.).
- Analyse campaign performance and generate insights to improve sales and engagement.
- Act as the local market point of contact, providing commercial input and feedback to the regional team.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Brand Managers, Key Account Managers, Sales) and external agencies to drive performance.
What We’re Looking For:
- 1-2 years’ experience in E-Commerce, with a proven track record of growing brands online.
- Experience in Luxury, Professional Health & Beauty is a plus.
- Strong digital mindset and understanding of the customer journey.
- Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
- High level of initiative, problem-solving, and business-oriented thinking.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in MS Office and strong IT skills.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.
What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.
Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community.
Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/)
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What We Do
Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world.
In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics.
Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda.
Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients.
Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world.
All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do.
This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful
