Scent Solutions Manager, Consumer Fragrances (Philippines)

International Flavors & Fragrances Philippines, Inc.; Manila; Sur place; PHP 350 000 - 550 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

International Flavors & Fragrances Philippines, Inc. in Manila, an onsite fragrance role, invites you to join a creative, collaborative team shaping tomorrow’s scents with customer-focused solutions.

We seek candidates with a background in business/marketing/chemistry/fragrance and at least 1 year in fragrance evaluation; fresh graduates may enter a trainee pathway. Strong communication and a passion for scent science valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• Drive Scent Solutions growth by partnering with customers and distributors to deliver fragrance solutions that meet product, consumer, and commercial needs.
• 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.

Connaissances

Olfactive expertise

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer focus

Formation

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

Description du poste

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. The role is based in Manila, Philippines (onsite role). Be part of a creative, collaborative, and impact-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Drive Scent Solutions growth by partnering with customers and distributors to deliver fragrance solutions that meet product, consumer, and commercial needs.
• 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
• At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
• As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.
• We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.
• We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.