The role:
As the Education Manager – Distributor/Indirect, you will be at the forefront of Kao’s salon education initiatives, driving growth and excellence across our premium brands: Goldwell, KMS, Kerasilk, and Oribe. You’ll lead the development and execution of education plans, coach distributor educators and artists, and manage national artist programs to ensure top-tier training and brand representation. Based in Sydney (which is preferred), we also welcome applicants from Melbourne and Brisbane.
What you will do:
* Education Strategy & Planning - Develop annual education tactics aligned with Kao ANZ strategies, including salon acquisition and academy attendance initiatives.
* Capability Development - Coach and train distributor educators and internal teams, lead bi-annual education summits, and drive upskilling across the network.
* Artist Program Management - Recruit, certify, and mentor national artists, ensuring high standards at all major education events.
* Reporting & Strategic Input - Provide monthly qualitative and quantitative education reports and contribute ideas to enhance company goals.
What you will need:
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in hairstyling across a full range of services.
* Proven experience as an educator in key accounts.
* Formal qualification in Hairdressing and a valid driver’s license.
* Strong presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to change, and think creatively.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
How we work: Having been selected among the World's Most Ethical Companies for 19 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 (
Kao Australia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect. Employment decisions will be made based on merit, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.