Kao Germany GmbH is part of the Japanese Kao Group, one of the world’s leading providers of beauty care products. In Europe, our brand portfolio ranges from established and successful salon brands such as Goldwell, KMS Hair, Kerasilk, and Oribe, to well-known hair care brands like John Frieda and Guhl, and even the London luxury body care and cosmetics brand Molton Brown. Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao’s mission is to make life better for our consumers and customers through high-quality products and services.

Apprenticeship as Industrial Clerk (m/f/d) – Training Year 2026

Want to start your career in an international company, gain exciting insights into the world of cosmetics, and complete a top-notch apprenticeship? Then you’re in the right place!

What to expect:

• Training duration: 2.5–3 years, depending on your school qualification, with the option to shorten for excellent performance
• Alternating multi-week blocks of school and practical training
• Vocational school location: Martin-Behaim-Schule, Darmstadt
• You’ll get to know all key company departments, including: Sales, HR, Accounting, Controlling, Marketing, Purchasing, and more
• Active involvement in day-to-day business, taking on your own projects, and supporting our teams
• Be part of a company that values innovation and team spirit
• Challenging tasks in a modern industrial environment

What you bring:

• A good secondary school diploma, ideally advanced technical college entrance qualification or high school diploma, with strong grades in core subjects (Math, English, German)
• Solid MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Interest in a globally active cosmetics company and in business processes
• Team spirit, openness, and respect for other cultures
• Initiative, flexibility, and motivation to learn new things

What we offer:

• Excellent training conditions and outstanding career entry opportunities
• Above-average apprenticeship pay according to the collective agreement
• Attractive benefits (Germany ticket, subsidized canteen, 30 days vacation, internal training programs for apprentices, health initiatives, corporate benefits, company pension plan, and much more)

Ready to kick-start your career?

Don’t hesitate – apply now and become part of the Kao team!

We look forward to receiving your complete application (cover letter, CV, and your last three school reports)

Start date: September 1, 2026