Total 6 job vacancies by Kao Singapore Private Limited

About Kao Salon Division

Kao Salon Division, a part of Kao Corporation’s Skin Care and Hair Care Business, is a global leader in providing premium professional products and services to stylists. The division encompasses iconic brands such as Goldwell, KMS, Oribe, and Varis. Kao Salon Division is a thought leader in the hair care industry, committed to shaping trends and setting industry standards. Our mission is to enhance the beauty of salons, stylists, and their clients by fostering strong partnerships, supporting sustainable practices, and driving business growth through innovative products, services, and education. Kao Corporation is dedicated to enriching consumers' lives worldwide by creating high-value, cutting-edge products.

Role Description

We are looking for a creative and dynamic Multimedia Designer to join our Kao Salon Division in Singapore. This full-time, on-site role will involve designing and adapting multimedia content—including videos, graphics, and web designs—to support marketing and promotional initiatives. The Multimedia Designer will also manage social media content creation, posting, and strategy to ensure consistent and engaging brand presence across digital platforms. A key aspect of this role will be working closely and collaborating with the salon team to understand their needs and translate them into creative concepts that resonate with both professionals and clients. The designer will also adapt artwork for various platforms, ensuring creative alignment across multiple touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Produce multimedia content, including videos, and graphics, to support marketing and promotional campaigns.
• Collaborate with the Salons to understand their needs and feedback, creating content that aligns with salon goals, promotions, and client engagement strategies.
• Adapt and Repurpose Artwork for various platforms, ensuring consistency and alignment with the brand identity across digital, print, and salon-specific materials.
• Manage Social Media Content Creation and Posting, ensuring timely and engaging posts on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and others.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in multimedia and video production, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Expertise in graphic design, and social media content creation, with proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and social media management tools.
• Experience in adapting and repurposing artwork for different platforms (e.g., digital, print, and social media).
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, best practices, content strategies, and performance analytics.
• Ability to create compelling content for various digital platforms, including social media channels, and advertising materials.
• Strong understanding of design principles, including layout, typography, and color theory.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a creative team and communicate design concepts clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and time-management abilities.
• Degree or Diploma in Multimedia Design, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED:

• Updating and maintenance of product material master with SAP system
• Review sales trends and stock level to facilitate purchases
• Communicate with sales and marketing team on any sales quantity projection / forecast, combine inventory requirements for various markets
• Collate and execute new products phase in / old products phase out, order planning and coordination from source till scope of inventory management
• Conduct inventory management on forecast planning, incoming & outgoing quantity
• Coordinate on inbound shipments with freight forwarder and 3PL warehouse
• Coordinate on outbound shipments to Asia clients (local / exports); inform clients on shipment details and send shipping documents
• To support export shipping documentations, and relevant shipment arrangements to achieve on time fulfillment
• To assist the team / department to generate past sales report data, and work on upcoming inventory reports and stock available situations
• To assist the team / department to achieve relevant KPIs as set by the management

EDUCATION:

• Diploma in any discipline / GCE ‘A’ Level or equivalent

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Minimum 1 year of working experience in procurement.
• Strong computer knowledge of Excel.
• Candidates with SAP experience will have an added advantage

PERSONALITY TRAIT:

• Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with tight datelines.
• Pro-active, capable of working independently and also a team player.

OBJECTIVES:

• To equip the distributor with the right infrastructure and technology capabilities to keep pace with any anticipated growth in the local market.
• To achieve the sales budget [sell in & sell out].

JOB SCOPE

1. To develop and grow Traditional Trade business [by brand and category].
2. To lead and provide strategic and execution sales plan for distributor and sales force to achieve sales budget and grow market share.
3. To ensure merchandising standards set are met with regards to distribution matrix, stocks weights, coverage, share of shelf and in-store visibility of Kao range of products.
4. To manage Key Account for Provision, Mini-Marts, Chinese Medical Hall, Beauty Stores, Traditional Departmental stores, Institution and other New Business Opportunity to drive sales. This shd be aligning with the sales budget and strategy.
5. To provide the sales support in areas related to promotions, product staging and other related activities.
6. To monitor closely on the monthly [sell in and sell out] sales and with the planned activities.
7. To manage a team of 4 Kao exclusive Sales Reps for Traditional Trade and work closely with the distributor Management.
8. To manage stocks inventory holding at the trade and distributor level.
9. To conduct pre / post promotion evaluation to assess effectiveness / ROI and identify growth drivers for the business.
10. To evaluate competitor activities and market trend to maintain competitive edge.
11. To conduct Weekly Operational Review and Quarterly Business reviews with key customers.
12. Work with internal teams (Market, Trade Marketing, Customer Service, Finance etc) to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products and services to the distributor
13. Any other duties assigned from the Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Sales Management or experience equivalent with minimum of 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a Traditional Trade capacity; preferably in the FMCG environment.
• Strong leadership skills, selling skills and good ability to influence people.
• Responsible, positive, works with discipline and integrity.
• Must possess own vehicle.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers throughout the sales process.
• Foster a successful relationship endearing the customer to their business.
• Identifies product improvement or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Achieve and hit sales KPIs as assigned by the company.

Education:

• Minimum GCE 'N' Level

Experience, Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Min. 1 year outdoor sales (B2B) experience.
• Experience servicing hair salons would be an added advantage.
• Able to work independently with proper guidance.
• Able to converse bilingually with client.
• Energetic and enjoy meeting people, possess good business etiquette.
• Must be highly organised, flexible, goal-oriented and results driven.
• Must have your own car.

This position will assist with implementation of sales and marketing plans to grow the E-commerce channel.

Job Scope & responsibilities:

• Responsible for assigned categories’ sales and profit delivery
• Responsible for given A&P budget to meet top and bottom line KPIs
• Responsible for planning and implementation of promotions to drive E-commerce sales
• Management of e-commerce retailers’ key account / category managers
• Monthly sales reporting, including post campaign analysis and recommendations
• On-going liaison with (i) various brand managers to understand brand needs (ii) and trade marketing members with regards to daily operations and campaign planning; (iii) various support departments such as finance, IT etc

Key Skills:

• Well-organised work habits
• Savvy and comfortable with transacting on e-commerce
• Numerically inclined, possesses logical thinking and able to make suitable marketing recommendations based on sales result
• Possess good interpersonal and presentation skills

Requirements:

• Tertiary education level in the following fields: Marketing / Business / Finance or equivalent
• Actively transacting online at a personal level
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English
• Able to multi task and work under a fast-paced environment
• Proactive, able to work independently and yet a team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• One year experience in a similar position will be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Support the Marketing Manager in developing brand strategy and management of assigned brand(s).
• Plan and execute brand marketing campaigns and promotion activities.
• Working with Media, Digital, PR and creative agencies, vendors and contractors on planning and delivery in meeting campaign objectives.
• Creation and production of trade-related POS/promotional materials and VMD respecting brand guidelines.
• Managing advertising and promotion funds and assist on the profit delivery of the assigned brand(s).
• Work closely with all key stakeholders and assist in development and execution of trade and in-store activities.
• Perform brand sales analysis and evaluation of advertising and consumer campaign & promotion activities.
• Keep abreast with market trends and new developments utilizing information for business improvement
• Providing market analysis information pertaining to competitors, trends and activities.
• Preparation of monthly reporting materials and necessary submissions.
• Any other work and operational matters assigned by the Marketing Manager.

Requirements:

• Degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum 1-3 years relevant working experience in brand management and/or marketing experience in FMCG industry. Prior experience in Beauty / Cosmetics / retail industry is preferred.
• Possesses strong analytical thinking skills and sense of business ownership.
• Resourceful, creative, good interpersonal and strong presentation and bilingual communication skills.
• Hands-on and able to work with minimum supervision
• Pleasant personality, independent, as well as a self-driven good team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.