Darmstadt: Working Student, Digital Growth, Salon, Global

Who we are:
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 Worlds 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.

The role:

Join us in accelerating digital sales by supporting key initiatives across our B2B Proshop and Sales Consultation App. You’ll help boost platform adoption, assist in optimizing the customer journey, and contribute to impactful digital campaigns. Be part of driving innovation by supporting content creation, performance tracking, and continuous improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions and functions to align efforts and support seamless execution of digital initiatives.

What you will do:

• You support digital adoption initiatives for the B2B Proshop and Sales Consultation App by assisting with campaign execution, promotion implementation, user tracking, and performance reporting – for example, by helping brief and implement content for new product launches.
• You assist in improving the user experience by gathering feedback, testing digital touchpoints, and supporting UX/UI enhancement projects.
• You conduct competitor monitoring and research on emerging digital trends to generate insights that support strategic decisions and ongoing platform development.
• You work closely with cross-functional teams and external agencies to ensure smooth collaboration and alignment on digital priorities.

What you will need:

• You are in at least the 3rd semester of your studies, ideally with a focus on online marketing, communication, economics or media studies
• You have already gained some experience in internships, preferred in the digital area
• You have very good MS-Office skills, especially in Excel and Powerpoint
• You have very good written and spoken English skills
• Your actions are characterized by an analytical way of thinking as well as an independent and structured way of working 
• You follow trends, are interested in new cosmetic products and have an affinity for digital topics
• You have a strong technical affinity and enjoy working with digital tools and platforms. At the same time, you bring creative skills

How we work: Having been selected among the Worlds 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 https://www.kao.com/emea/en/