Senior Fragrance Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consumer goods seeks a Senior Fragrance Design Manager to spearhead fragrance innovation projects. The ideal candidate will lead teams, engage with various departments to develop winning fragrances, and enhance consumer experiences through exceptional product offerings. This role demands strong leadership and expertise in fragrance evaluation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Subsidized gym membership

Staff discounts

Shares

Flexible working options

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading fragrance projects within a fragrance house.
• High olfactive ability and passion for consumer preferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead fragrance team for global brands and products.
• Translate consumer insights into briefs for perfumers.
• Manage fragrance development and ensure compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Fragrance evaluation

Complex workload management

Digital tools usage

Education

Experience in fragrance development

Expertise in hair care category

Job description

Job Description

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Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23:59 the day before the job posting end date.

Job Title: Senior Fragrance Design Manager

Location: Port Sunlight

Want to change the world?

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Persil, Omo, Dove, Knorr, Domestos, Hellmann's, Wall's, Ben & Jerry's, Marmite, Magnum, and Lynx. Faced with the daunting issues of climate change and the need for human development, we aim to move towards a connected world where everyone can live well and within the planet's natural limits. Our purpose is "to make sustainable living commonplace".

As one of the largest users of fragrances, creating exceptional fragrances is key to delivering extraordinary consumer experiences and driving leading products. To support this, we are embarking on a fragrance transformation journey to deliver world-class fragrances across our Personal Care, Beauty & Wellbeing, and Home Care Business Groups. This involves building expert fragrance teams capable of designing and formulating winning fragrances.

Job Purpose:

The Fragrance Innovation team aims to elevate consumer experiences through delightful fragrances. We seek passionate fragrance experts who are committed to creating rewarding experiences for consumers and making a positive difference in their lives.

You will lead global fragrance design projects for Unilever, acting as the interface between perfumers, category teams, and fragrance house partners to ensure excellence across all cross-category perfumery projects.

Main Responsibilities

The role of the Fragrance Design Manager involves leading and evaluating fragrance creation and selection, serving as the fragrance expert across various functions (R&D, marketing, supply management). Core responsibilities include:

• Leading a fragrance team in developing fragrances for key global brands and products.
• Building Unilever's internal global fragrance capability.
• Translating fragrance trends, consumer insights, and category strategies into briefs to inspire perfumers.
• Managing fragrance development processes with perfumers, category teams, and other managers, assessing fragrances, and making recommendations across projects (innovation, regulatory).
• Ensuring fragrance regulatory and safety compliance across markets.
• Collaborating with formulation, brand, and procurement teams to optimize fragrance delivery and value.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Experience in fragrance evaluation and development, preferably within a fragrance house.
• Expertise in hair care category.
• High olfactive ability and passion to understand consumer preferences.
• Ability to prioritize and manage complex workloads across multiple time zones.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience in managing teams.
• A proactive leader who can operate independently and with agility.
• Strong storytelling skills to communicate the fragrance agenda effectively.
• Awareness of industry trends, competitor activities, and innovation opportunities.
• Passion for creating winning fragrances and driving innovation using digital tools.
• Commitment to cultural and change leadership, passionate about consumer needs and innovative solutions.
• Digital mindset to leverage data and insights across the business.

Notes

About Unilever

Unilever is a leading supplier of Food, Home, and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and more than 400 brands, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze, and Pot Noodle.

We are committed to sustainable development and aim to create a world where everyone can live well within the planet's limits. Our purpose is "to make sustainable living commonplace".

What We Offer

Competitive salary, pension scheme, annual bonus, subsidized gym membership, staff discounts, and shares. We support flexible and hybrid working options, wellbeing programs, and inclusive, family-friendly workplace initiatives. We are dedicated to continuous development and providing reasonable adjustments during the application process.

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