Fragrance Development Specialist

TA Resources LLC; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and HR outsourcing firm located in Libertyville, IL, is seeking a Fragrance Development Manager. This role is pivotal in leading fragrance development projects, requiring strong olfactory skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in science or a similar field, with 2-4 years of relevant experience in fragrance or related industries. This position demands excellent teamwork and communication abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Fragrance Development, Retail Fragrance, or related fields.
• Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the fragrance development process.
• Conduct market research and identify olfactory trends.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure project completion.

Skills

Team collaboration

Market research

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Cognitive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, Marketing, or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About the job Fragrance Development Specialist

At TA Resources we've re-imagined traditional staffing and HR outsourcing with Small Businesses in mind. Focusing on what makes our clients unique we match them with the talent they need to continue to grow. We are currently searching for a Fragrance Development Manager for our client located in Libertyville, IL.

Our client is not just a fragrance and flavor house; they are the pioneers of perfumery, taste, and malodor abatement excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and trendsetting creations are poised to captivate your senses like never before.

Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of captivating aromas and unleash your olfactory prowess? We are seeking a passionate and discerning individual to become our next Fragrance Development Manager! If you have a keen sense of smell, an appreciation for the artistry of perfumery, and a nose for exceptional scents, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

A Fragrance Development Manager (FDM) is the Project Brief lead for all Client briefs from inception to completion. The FDM will work directly with other members of Fragrance Development, Perfumery, Marketing, Applications, Regulatory, the Library Administrator and other various departments to ensure that project briefs are completed within the allotted time frame. The FDM will direct all aspects of the fragrance development process, ensuring compatibility with the requested odor profile, customer parameters, regulatory compliance, application samples, pricing structure, stability protocol, etc. In addition, the FDM will coordinate with sales and marketing to ensure total customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work in a team environment to develop trend collections, capsule collections, and library subset fragrances
• Conduct market research and identify trends
• Translate Consumer Market Insight research into olfactory submissions for Clients.
• Learn to guide the creative process using all the resources available including trend
• Aroma, Mintel, WGSN, Happi Magazine and other industry subscriptions
• Fragrance development for specific customer needs
• Selecting fragrances according to the given brief guidelines
• Entering data relevant to project briefs into various systems
• Write olfactory inspiration and fragrance descriptions linked to Marketing trends, when applicable, based on region/market and for the purpose of partners for knowledge-building and sharing.
• Attend regularly scheduled olfactive analysis meetings to review new products with Evaluation team
• Evaluate fragrances and provide constructive feedback to Perfumery team
• Coordinate with Applications team on specific project needs (stability, weight loss testing, etc.)
• Understand assigned account demographics, preferred odor profiles, Regulatory and sample needs
• Communicate with Sales on mutually assigned accounts to realize account growth potential
• Participate in panel testing of various products
• Support account presentations when necessary either via video meetings or possible travel up to 30%
• Ensure efficient execution of projects with a focus on on-time delivery, win rate, and customer engagement

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in science, Marketing, Communications or other similar discipline

Experience:

• 2-4 years relevant experience in Fragrance Development, Retail Fragrance, Beauty/Personal Care, or Home Fragrance preferred
• Passionate for Fragrance, Beauty and Home Design Trends
• Capable and comfortable quickly changing direction and readjusting focus and drive, as business needs change.
• Exceptional people/team and strong collaboration skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Understanding of scheduling, lead times and time management
• Ability to work well under pressure and changing dynamics
• Deadline oriented
• Self-starter, highly self-motivated, structured, and disciplined

Technology/Software:

• Must be PC literate and literate in Excel, Word and Power Point, and Outlook
• Preferred advanced Excel

Cognitive (Reasoning):

• Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, visual, or schedule form.

Communication:

• Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone. Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Compose routine correspondence on own initiative
• Make comprehensive notes in English
• May involve a large volume of such composition
• Must have ability to work well under pressure

Physical Capabilities:

• Must have superior olfactory abilities; we will train specifics to the industry
• Employees will frequently use their fingers, walk, and distinguish basic colors. Employees will continuously use both hands, sit for extended periods of time, and use rapid or well-developed coordination simultaneously.
• Must be able to hear and understand work direction in a loud, distracting environment
• Must be able to judge distance, identify details, and view computer screen regularly