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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 14 days Kao Corporation's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 43% of Kao Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kao Corporation
- high 22 stale, 1 reposted of 40 open
- Hiring momentum
- 63 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kao Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kao Corporation.
About this role
The Customer Business Manager at Kao is responsible for driving growth and managing account performance for assigned retail customers, particularly with Target. This role involves financial management, business analysis, and customer relationship management to optimize investments and ensure effective execution of strategies. The position requires collaboration with internal teams to maximize sales and profitability while fostering long-term partnerships.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kao Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or a related field
- 7+ years of relevant CPG related experience
- Strong Microsoft Office Usage (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Intermediate negotiation and selling skills
- Self-motivated with a growth mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- Knowledge of sales fundamentals, including assortment, pricing, merchandising, promotion, distribution, and category management principles
- Experience with Canva
What you get
- Healthcare
- 401(k) plus company match
- 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick)
- Base salary of $100,000 - 120,000 plus bonus
- Flexible working
- Competitive salaries
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Focus on managing part of the business with Target may limit exposure to other retailers
- High level of responsibility may require significant time commitment
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Listed by Kao Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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