GCC Marketing Associate

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a marketing-focused professional to develop GCC market insight and support fragrance brand growth.

You will analyze trends, coordinate customer presentations, and translate insights into commercial opportunities to drive regional business. You will collaborate with account managers and cross-functional teams, travel within the GCC as needed, and contribute to storytelling and olfactive direction development across the Fine

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Approximately 2 years of experience in brand marketing, communications, trade marketing, or related functions within the Beauty or Fine Fragrance industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, creative, agile, and curious mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Results-oriented approach with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel within the GCC region as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in the Fine Fragrance market across the GCC region, focusing on Saudi Arabia, through research, brand analysis, trend identification, social listening, and competitive intelligence.
• Monitor new product launches, emerging brands, consumer trends, influencers, and celebrities to identify business opportunities and insights.
• Support Account Managers by understanding customer brands, portfolios, strategies, and consumer needs.
• Translate market intelligence and customer insights into actionable commercial recommendations and opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engaging customer presentations, workshops, and events to inspire customers and drive growth.
• Create storytelling, fragrance concepts, olfactive descriptions, and presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Develop and present trend newsletters, market updates, and olfactive direction reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain and update marketing databases and BI tools.
• Coordinate toolbox creation, design initiatives, materials, and regional events.
• Track and communicate new business wins and market developments across the region.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Storytelling

Multitasking

Proactive mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about beauty, fragrance, consumer trends, and creating meaningful customer experiences across the GCC region?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Within our Scent business, the Fine Fragrance team partners with leading global, regional, and local brands to create innovative fragrance experiences that inspire consumers and drive business growth. Combining creativity, market intelligence, consumer insights, and olfactive expertise, we help shape the future of fragrance. Harnessing the full emotional power of scent,driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

The role is based in Dubai, UAE. Be part of a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Develop expertise in the Fine Fragrance market across the GCC region, with a strong focus on Saudi Arabia, through market research, brand analysis, trend identification, social listening, and competitive intelligence.
• Monitor new product launches, emerging brands, consumer trends, influencers, and celebrities to identify business opportunities and market insights.
• Support Account Managers by developing a deep understanding of customer brands, portfolios, strategies, and consumer needs.
• Transform market intelligence and customer insights into actionable commercial recommendations and strategic opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engaging customer presentations, workshops, and events that inspire customers and support business growth.
• Create compelling storytelling, fragrance concepts, olfactive descriptions, and presentations tailored to customer needs.
• Develop and present trend newsletters, market updates, and olfactive direction reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and continuously update relevant marketing databases and business intelligence tools.
• Coordinate toolbox creation, design initiatives, marketing materials, and regional marketing events.
• Track and communicate new business wins and key market developments across the region.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Approximately 2 years of experience in brand marketing, communications, trade marketing, or related functions within the Beauty or Fine Fragrance industry.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills.
• Proactive, autonomous, creative, agile, and curious mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Results-oriented approach combined with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel within the GCC region as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within the Fine Fragrance, Beauty, Luxury, or Personal Care industries.
• Fluency in Arabic in addition to English.
• Experience with creative and design tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or InDesign.

Why Choose Us?

• Join a global innovation leader that shapes products enjoyed by consumers every day.
• Work alongside industry-leading fragrance experts, marketers, and commercial teams.
• Gain exposure to some of the most dynamic and fast-growing fragrance markets in the world.
• Contribute to meaningful customer projects with strong regional impact.
• Develop your career in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Be part of a company committed to creativity, innovation, sustainability, and continuous growth.

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more