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Careers

Be part of something great. Be part of Kao.
 At Kao, your career is more than a job, it’s a chance to shape what’s next—for you and our great world of beauty brands. It’s a place where creativity meets purpose, individuality drives ideas, and where your work can make the world a little more beautiful. Step into a space where you can grow, be yourself, and create impact that lasts.

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What we Offer

Create Beauty with Purpose.

As part of our “Kirei” mission, we strive to make life more beautiful and more sustainable. At Kao, you can make an impact by shaping the success of our iconic global brands and caring for the environment. You get to craft high-quality, innovative products and services, source the best possible ingredients, make your customers happy and operate with integrity.

We believe in doing what’s right—not what’s easy.

Work Your Way.

Kao is a dynamic business, where you can shape your own unique career path. You bring your curiosity, individuality and ambition—we’ll match it with flexibility, training, and opportunity. With hybrid working, remote options, and tailored development, your growth never stands still. And because we consider wellbeing a priority, we actively work to support it.

We believe when you feel your best, you can reach your full potential.

Just be You.

We are an inclusive, diverse organization that values individuality and the power of global teamwork. At Kao, you are part of a culture that respects every voice. Our DE&I communities lead the way in shaping better policies, training and ways of working. And because curiosity and inventiveness are part of who we are, we welcome your knowledge and passion to shape our business.

We believe diverse perspectives drive better ideas—for a better future.

Find Your Dream Career

At Kao EMEA you will find a broad variety of job opportunities from junior to senior positions. In the EMEA region we are active in 13 countries and 3 business divisions. There are roles across a range of functions—from Marketing to Sales and Customer Service, from Research & Development to Supply Chain and Manufacturing, from Human Capital Development to Legal, Communications, and many more on local, regional and even global level.

  • Kao Salon Division

    Kao Salon Division is the 4th biggest salon hair care business in the world. We offer a broad range of roles in Sales, Marketing and Education. If you are passionate about fashion, beauty and the salon industry, join us!

  • Consumer Care Business

    With renowned brands like John Frieda, Guhl, Curél and Bioré we are all about creating premium skin and hair care products for our consumers. Discover our jobs in Marketing, Sales, E-Commerce and many more.

  • Molton Brown

    For over 50 years we have been creating luxury experiences for our consumers—in our own Molton Brown stores, premium department stores, in our digital channels and our hotel partners. Help us to continue to write the history of this iconic brand!

  • R&D

    R&D is at the heart of our company. Our team in European Research Laboratories in Darmstadt is part of a global network of scientists. We are looking for innovative minds and creative adventurers!

  • Finance

    Our EMEA Finance team in the Netherlands is about more than just numbers. Their goal is to support the growth of our business with finance services that are both innovative and accurate. We count on you!

  • HR

    Our HR team is passionate—passionate about people at Kao. If you are looking for an HR role in which you can really make a difference and shape the future of our organisation, we look forward to meeting you!

  • Legal

    As one of the “World’s Most Ethical Campanies” acting with integrity is one of our core principles. Our Legal Team in Darmstadt and London are our ethical pathfinders helping us to walk the right path.

  • Supply Chain

    Our Purchasing, Manufacturing and Logistics teams are the engine that brings our products to our consumers. If you like working in an agile team that is always aiming to deliver the best quality, check out our job offers!

  • IT

    Our IT team is the driving force of our digital transformation journey. From e-commerce to digital channels, from hybrid working to AI based working processes – join the team that makes our future digital!

2.2k

Employees in EMEA

12

Beauty Brands

13

EMEA Countries

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