Job Opportunities Creative Fragrance Manager

Givaudan; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in fragrance solutions is seeking a Creative Fragrance Manager in Dubai. This role involves developing fragrance strategies, managing complex customer briefs, and fostering customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of fragrance evaluation experience and a passion for fragrance innovation. A Bachelor's degree is essential. The role offers a creative team environment with numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive package with benefits

Excellent opportunities for learning and development

Creative team environment

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in Fragrance Evaluation.
• Strong track record of developing winning fragrances.
• Experience in coaching and leading effective teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop the olfactory strategy for customers.
• Manage and execute multiple complex briefs.
• Build and maintain relationships with selected customers.

Skills

Knowledge and passion for fragrances

Team player comfortable with cultural diversity

Excellent oral and written English proficiency

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's or advanced degree is advantageous

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Join Givaudan – Creative Fragrance Manager (MENA)

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives with love for nature. Together with passion and creativity we deliver food, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. We are Givaudan – Human by nature.

Overview

We are recruiting a Creative Fragrance Manager to focus on our Home & Air Care category in our Regional Fragrance Creative Centre in Dubai. You will be part of our regional Fragrance Consumer Products Development team, reporting to the Category Director – Fabric & Home Care MENA. Your focus will be on customers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets – countries from Libya in Africa to the Levant, the Gulf, Iran and Pakistan in South Asia.

Responsibilities

Fragrance Development

• Develop the olfactory strategy for customers, markets, categories and accordingly guide the Perfumery teams.
• Manage and execute multiple complex briefs from customers and develop or select fragrances according to the given brief guidelines.
• Liaise with other regional creative centers as necessary to complete project assignments.
• Define fragrances to be tested and coordinate with Consumer Market Insights (CMI) teams.
• Translate CMI results into olfactory guidelines for Perfumers.
• Develop new fragrances with Perfumers on a proactive basis.
• Stay informed about Givaudan and industry best practices and identify improvement opportunities for implementation.

Project Management

• Efficiently manage the project pipeline of customer briefs and other internal or proactive initiatives.
• Ensure efficient execution of projects with a focus on improving the win rate, customer intimacy and speed of response.
• Lead large projects across multiple client types.

Build and maintain relationships with customers

• Participate in meetings with customers and prepare for customer visits.
• Build and maintain relationships with selected customers together with the Sales / Key Accounts team.
• Proactively provide the Sales / Key Accounts team with inputs for their account development plans.

Positioning and Marketing

• Anticipate market tastes; work closely with marketing colleagues on proactive concept generation.
• Write olfactory summaries of regions/markets and customers for knowledge‑building and sharing.
• Conduct customer presentations and interactions.

People Management

• Lead and mentor a team of junior evaluators and manage the performance and development of the team.
• Build an inclusive and creative environment where all team members are motivated and can contribute to their best.
• Foster a culture of empowerment, sharing and accountability.

Your Professional Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or University Degree; Master’s or advanced degree in a relevant field is advantageous.
• Deep knowledge and passion for the world of fragrances.
• At least 7 years of experience in Fragrance Evaluation (preferably with some experience in the Home Care category) and a strong track record of developing winning fragrances for key international or regional customers. Prior experience in the Middle East or Africa region is preferable but not mandatory.
• Ideally 2 years of experience in coaching and leading effective teams.
• Excellent oral and written proficiency in English. Additional knowledge of Arabic and/or French is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Team player comfortable with cultural diversity.
• Proficient in common PC applications, especially MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Attractive package with benefits (Pension, Health Insurance).
• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.

Culture

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.