Scent Solutions Manager, India

IFF; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF in Mumbai seeks a fragrance-focused professional to shape tomorrow's scents by partnering with customers and distributors, translating needs into fragrance solutions.

You will coordinate samples, submissions and feedback, prepare presentations on trends and benefits, and support pricing and margins with internal teams. A strong customer focus, communication skills and eagerness to expand olfactory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Fragrance, Cosmetic Science or related field.
• At least 1 year in fragrance industry; fresh graduates may apply for trainee pathway.
• Excellent olfactive expertise; may require an olfactory test.
• Customer focus with strong organisation, initiative and commercial awareness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth for Scent Solutions by partnering with small and medium-sized customers, new prospects, and distributors to identify and select fragrances that align with their product requirements, consumer preferences, and commercial goals.
• Translate customer briefs into suitable fragrance recommendations based on application, olfactive direction, performance and price.
• Coordinate samples, submissions and customer feedback with internal teams to ensure timely delivery from brief to order.
• Prepare fragrance presentations, demonstrations and workshops to communicate relevant trends and product benefits.
• Support customers and distributors in using digital, self-service and AI tools for fragrance selection and follow-up.
• Prepare quotations and support pricing, sales, margin and cost-to-serve objectives with relevant teams.
• Capture customer, competitor and application insights while maintaining accurate project and opportunity records.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Portfolio Management, fragrance specialists and Customer Service to resolve issues and strengthen customer support.

Skills

Customer focus

Organisation

Initiative

Commercial awareness

Digital confidence

Olfactive knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Fragrance, Cosmetic Science or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about exploring fragrance creation and developing the scents of tomorrow?

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

Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Drive growth for Scent Solutions by partnering with small and medium-sized customers, new prospects, and distributors to identify and select fragrances that align with their product requirements, consumer preferences, and commercial goals.
• Translate customer briefs into suitable fragrance recommendations based on application, olfactive direction, performance and price.
• Coordinate samples, submissions and customer feedback with internal teams to ensure timely delivery from brief to order.
• Prepare fragrance presentations, demonstrations and workshops to communicate relevant trends and product benefits.
• Support customers and distributors in using digital, self-service and AI tools for fragrance selection and follow-up.
• Prepare quotations and support pricing, sales, margin and cost-to-serve objectives with relevant teams.
• Capture customer, competitor and application insights while maintaining accurate project and opportunity records.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Portfolio Management, fragrance specialists and Customer Service to resolve issues and strengthen customer support.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Fragrance, Cosmetic Science or related discipline.
• At least 1 year of fragrance industry and evaluation experience. Fresh graduates may be considered for the trainee pathway.
• Excellent olfactive expertise (selected candidates may need to complete an olfactory smelling test).
• Demonstrate customer focus, organisation, initiative, commercial awareness, digital confidence, and a willingness to develop olfactive and application knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Curious approach and enjoyment of challenging projects.
• Ability to articulate creative decisions, balance creativity and cost.
• Experience in leveraging fragrance banks for cross-category initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
• Structured learning and development programs and opportunities.

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