Full-Time

Technical Sales Representative

Commercial Laundry

Posted on 9/20/2024

Kao Corporation

Kao Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Manufactures and distributes beauty products

Consumer Goods

Junior

Remote in USA

Fully remote position working out of your home.

Category
Field Sales
Sales & Account Management
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College/University in Business, Engineering, Mechanical, or related field and 1-2 years’ industry related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Military background a plus.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and technical/mechanical skills.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, Internet and Order processing software.
  • Ability to act quickly, accurately and handle a fast-paced work environment.
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal.
Responsibilities
  • Promoting and selling the full product line to all existing customers.
  • Developing a key sales prospect list, establish relationships, and sell new customers.
  • Maintaining appropriate sales coverage in your territory.
  • Delivering and maintaining appropriate levels of service, maintenance, and communications for 6 – 10 accounts within your area.
  • Installing and programming WSI chemical dosing equipment to interface with the customers washing equipment.
  • Leading the work of planning and executing new installations and/or conversions in your territory.
  • Maintaining all company provided equipment in proper working condition.
  • Operating within the assigned expense budget.
  • Collection of past due accounts receivable, where applicable.
  • Eliminating rush orders of products.
  • Submitting all reports in a timely manner.

Kao Corporation operates in the beauty and personal care industry, providing a wide range of products that enhance daily life for consumers around the world. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes high-quality items such as skincare, haircare, soaps, and cosmetics under well-known brands like Molton Brown and KMS California. Kao's products are available through various channels, including retail stores and online platforms, catering to individual consumers, professional salons, and businesses. What sets Kao apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to integrity and understanding of consumer needs, which drives its continuous investment in innovation and capacity expansion. The company's goal is to make life beautiful for its consumers, communities, and employees while maintaining a diverse and dynamic approach to its operations.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1887

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Kao's ESG focus aligns with rising consumer demand for sustainable products.
  • Collaboration with Earth Corporation opens new markets in Southeast Asia.
  • Divesting Healthya allows Kao to focus on core beauty and personal care businesses.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in mosquito control may reduce profit margins.
  • Surfactant use in mosquito products may attract environmental backlash.
  • Palm oil traceability efforts could increase operational costs and disrupt supply chains.

What makes Kao Corporation unique

  • Kao's Kirei Lifestyle Plan emphasizes sustainability and ethical practices.
  • Kao is the only Asian company on the World's Most Ethical Companies list for 18 years.
  • Kao's innovative surfactant technology targets mosquito control without insecticides.

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