Job Opportunities Marketing Manager Fine Fragrance

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

Job summary

A leading global fragrance company in Dubai seeks an experienced Marketing Manager for Fine Fragrance. You will drive strategic client projects, develop insights into fragrance trends, and create compelling presentations. Candidates should have at least 6 years in Marketing or Brand Management, with a strong focus on fine fragrance, and excellent communication skills in both English and Arabic. This role offers attractive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development

Creative team environment

Attractive compensation package

Qualifications

• 6 years of Marketing or Brand Management experience, particularly in fine fragrance.
• Strong aesthetic sense to translate visual and sensory trends.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develop insight-led presentations tailored to clients.
• Identify new business opportunities through creative storytelling.
• Conduct continuous market research to stay ahead of trends.

Skills

Marketing management

Brand management

Creative storytelling

Consumer-centric thinking

Collaboration skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Photoshop

Canva

Video editing tools

Job description

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 innovations craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. Theres much to learn and many to learn from with more than 16000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day your talent your innovative spirit and your determination will shape our future making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.

Marketing Manager Fine Fragrance SAMEA

Step into a pivotal role with the global leader in Fragrance & Beauty as Marketing Manager for Fine Fragrances across South Asia the Middle East and Africa (SAMEA). Based at our regional head office in Dubai you will be an essential member of the Fine Fragrance Development team shaping olfactive trends inspiring clients and driving creative marketing excellence.

At Givaudan fragrance is at our core. With over 250 years of heritage we create scents that evoke emotion and define categories from everyday rituals to iconic luxury experiences. From morning to night our creations accompany consumers through a full sensorial journey across fine fragrance personal care home care and active beauty.

Our global fragrance teams combine deep regional insight with creative and strategic firepower blending expertise from Marketing Sales Evaluation Perfumery Consumer Insights and more. Together we deliver visionary fragrance solutions that resonate across cultures and markets.

Were expanding our vibrant Fine Fragrance Marketing team and seeking a Marketing Manager to help drive strategic client projects translate market insights into creative concepts and track emerging trends and launches.

As a Marketing Manager - Fine Fragrance and part of our SAMEA Fine Fragrance team based in Dubai you will provide industry-leading marketing expertise to support our commercial objectives. You will develop deep market and consumer understanding while creating and delivering impactful client presentations. Your role will also involve trend scouting brand strategy and translating insights into winning concepts that shape the fragrance landscape.

Youll report to the Fine Fragrance Marketing Director for SAMEA and collaborate closely with Sales Evaluation and Creation while enjoying strong opportunities for professional development.

Sound intriguing It could well be your perfect opportunity if you have a true passion for fragrances love staying ahead of the curve and relish becoming a true expert in your field.

In this exciting role with a can‑do mindset you will

Creative Vision and Communication

Develop and deliver compelling insight‑led presentations tailored to client needs highlighting Givaudans creative and strategic value.

Support the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities by aligning creative storytelling with customer brand strategies.

Collaborate with Sales and Evaluation to establish olfactive directions that resonate with client identities and consumer expectations.

Write persuasive concept narratives fragrance descriptions and marketing stories that connect with both emotional and brand‑level values.

Market Expertise and Consumer Intelligence

Develop a strong expertise in the global fine fragrance markets through continuous market research (desktop and field) social listening influencer tracking and brand audits.

Identify and monitor product format olfactive and cultural trends transforming them into actionable insights for internal teams and customer initiatives.

Leverage tools to stay ahead of consumer shifts and innovation pipelines.

Client & Brand Strategy Partnership

Deep dive into customer portfolios and target audiences to identify white‑space opportunities and build strategic fragrance recommendations.

Support Account Managers by delivering tailored marketing rationales that enhance customer intimacy and establish Givaudan as a trusted advisor.

Co‑lead brainstorming workshops and co‑creation sessions to unlock new ideas and anchor olfactive strategies in consumer need states.>

Marketing Tools and Development

Initiate and co‑design marketing toolkits and trend books that enhance internal creativity and client engagement.

Coordinate and elevate local activations (e.g. Beautyworld client launches) in alignment with global branding and SAMEA‑specific positioning

Partner with creative and design teams to develop high‑impact visuals digital content and packaging cues.

You

Your professional profile includes:

• 6 years of Marketing or Brand Management experience. Strong expertise in fine fragrance is required. Additional experience in beauty cosmetics fashion or lifestyle industries is a strong plus.
• A strong aesthetic sense with the ability to translate visual and sensory trends into compelling concepts and storytelling.
• Proven ability in strategic thinking and consumer‑centric storytelling with a passion for trends and innovation.
• Strong communication networking and presentation skills; capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• A creative mindset with a refined sense of olfaction and visual storytelling.
• Experience with tools like Photoshop Canva video editing is an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written English and Arabic.

Our benefits

• Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
• A creative team environment that will inspire you.
• Attractive compensation package.

At Givaudan you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
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.

Required Experience

Manager