Fragrance Development Manager Household Care - AMET region

Fragrance Development Manager Household Care – AMET region

Work Location : Dubai, UAE

Place-of-work : Hybrid

Are you a fragrance enthusiast looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to the forefront of fragrance innovation? As a key member of the Home Unit, you will be responsible for driving prototype development and cultivating your category expertise. Collaborate with perfumers and cross-functional teams to shape the future of fragrance, and work closely with category leaders, strategic marketing, and Consumer Insights partners to develop cutting-edge technology collections and innovation strategies. Join our team and help us create the next generation of fragrance products!

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, and authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage proactive and reactive fragrance development to meet client briefs and generate business.
• Develop olfactive vision and fragrance solutions to gain, defend, and revitalize business for brands / categories.
• Identify and execute business opportunities proactively.
• Guide and partner with perfumers to create innovative fragrance collections.
• Stay up-to-date with market trends and consumer insights to turn them into concrete fragrance solutions.
• Lead regional and international projects and initiatives.
• Build organizational capability by training assistant Fragrance Development Managers and sustaining talent pipeline.

We bring

• A collaborative and high-performance work environment where teams work together to bring progress to life and create a better future.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Work in very close proximity to our business in a global and intercultural environment.
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.

You bring

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in fragrance evaluation (complexity, importance of assigned customers and product categories, as well as successful track record will be the differentiator).
• Education: Master’s Degree in Perfumery (ISIPCA, ESP, or equivalent) or equivalent degree.
• Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus.
• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong networking, communication, and presentation skills.

Our application process

Ready to start bringing progress to life? Apply now by uploading your CV, latest by July 15th, 2024.

For questions about the recruitment process and position, please reach out to David van der Velden, Talent Acquisition Lead at dsm-firmenich.

Equal opportunity statement

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us, that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.