Junior Fragrance Developer

CPL Aromas; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fragrance industry seeks a Junior Fragrance Developer to create innovative fragrances tailored to market needs. The role involves collaboration with sales and marketing teams, analyzing market trends, and developing strategic fragrance collections. Ideal candidates will have a background in fragrance development, strong communication skills, and a passion for olfactory creativity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Fragrance Development role.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills in English; Arabic/Urdu/French preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop winning fragrances for assigned categories and markets.
• Work closely with Account Managers and Marketing team.
• Analyze benchmark products and market data.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Olfactive knowledge

Project management

Time management

Problem solving

Decision making

Collaboration

Education

ISIPCA or equivalent certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reports To

Fragrance Development Manager

Job Purpose

As a Junior Fragrance Developer, you will have the responsibility of developing winning fragrances for the assigned categories and markets. You will work closely with Account Managers and Marketing team to develop olfactive strategies and drive sales. Proactively develop strategic fragrance collections for key customers based on their needs. Use your expertise to analyze benchmark products and market data to translate into development briefs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Cross category fragrance development with a focus on Fine Fragrance
• Promote library fragrances where applicable
• Work with perfumers in developing winning fragrances
• Understanding of olfactive strategies of main brands in market/category
• Analyze client portfolio and perform gap analysis
• Identify best performing fragrances for assigned category and promote to sales team
• Work closely with other evaluators, perfumers and sales team
• Support assigned markets by looking at trends, gaps and prospects
• Market visits to conduct store checks.
• Attending customer meetings and exhibitions to promote new fragrance developments
  
  

Skills And Attributes Required

• Minimum 2 years experience in Fragrance Development role.
• ISIPCA or equivalent certificate from a accredited fragrance institute.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (Spoken & Written English), Arabic/Urdu/French preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Olfactive knowledge & perfumery language.
• Market knowledge of the assigned category.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Business acumen.
• Strategic thinking.
• Project management.
• Time management.
• Problem solving.
• Decision making.
• Collaboration skills.
  
  

Attributes

Must display and demonstrate attitudes in line with the Company Values

CPL Ingredients

Act in the best interests of CPL, ethically at all times.

Responsible for our own learning and development and encouraging others

Adapting plans and objectives according to changing demands

Contributing and collaborating with your colleagues.

Follow and comply with all policies and legislations