Sales Intern

Sales Intern – Internship (Fixed Term – 4 Months) Term Start: August, 2026 Term End: December, 2026 Hybrid work (Toronto) - Predominantly remote with in-office 1 day per quarter About Kao Canada: Kao is an established leader in the beauty industry, with its global headquarters located in Tokyo. We operate in 22 countries with a dedicated team of over 3,500 industry leaders. With its innovative business practices and breakthrough product introductions, Kao has achieved global success with beloved skincare and beauty brands such as Jergens®, Biore®, Bondi Sands®, Curel®, Ban®, and John Frieda® haircare. We are looking for an energetic, curious, and eager intern with fresh ideas to join our dynamic and growing team as a Sales Intern. About the Role: The Sales Intern will be a member of the Kao Canada Sales team, helping execute key projects across our retail partnerships. You will have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in customer relationship management, sales reporting and analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. You will work closely with internal teams such as marketing, trade marketing, finance, and supply chain, and gain exposure to working with major Canadian retailers. Key Responsibilities: Support the Sales team in preparing materials and presentations for customer meetings and business reviews Help with sales reporting, tracking promotional activities, and analyzing retail performance data Help manage item set-up processes and maintain up-to-date product and pricing information for retail partners Collaborate with Trade Marketing to execute retail programs and ensure seamless execution in-store and online Coordinate cross-functional inputs to support key account plans and initiatives Contribute to ad-hoc projects and process improvements that support the team's goals Qualifications: Currently enrolled in university studies in Business, Commerce, or a related field Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint; familiarity with data tools (e.g., Power BI) is an asset Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication, time management, and organizational abilities Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment Passion for the beauty industry and interest in consumer goods and retail What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, 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 thinking and new ideas. 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 (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/). Kao USA is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets. #LI-Hybrid This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

The Sales Intern will support the sales team by preparing materials for customer meetings and analyzing retail performance data. They will also collaborate with trade marketing and other internal teams to execute retail programs and maintain product pricing information.

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a university program for Business, Commerce, or a related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, is required, with a passion for the beauty and retail industry.

• Compensation Packages • Benefits Package • Ongoing Development

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• Sales Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Customer Relationship Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Power BI
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Retail Performance Tracking
• Time Management
• Organizational Abilities
• Problem-solving

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