Job title: Senior / Fragrance Development ManagerCity, country: Paris, FranceWork mode: Hybrid

This pivotal role working within the Scent Unit is responsible for driving the forefront of fragrance innovation, steering proactive prototype development, and cultivating deep category expertise. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams which will shape the future of fragrance. Work closely with category leader, perfumers, strategic marketing, and Consumer Insights partners to develop innovation strategies and cutting-edge technology collections.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

Innovation Development working with the Scent Unit Global FDD:

• Spearhead the ideation and creation of pioneering fragrance prototypes, keeping pace with evolving market trends and consumer preferences.

• Align fragrance innovation efforts with strategic brief parameters to ensure market relevance and potential for commercial success.

• Lead proactive prototype initiatives, rapidly translating olfactory trends and marketing insights into tangible products.

  Building Expertise:

• Act as the authority in fragrance category knowledge, continuously expanding expertise in both olfactory and market dynamics.

• Develop and disseminate key category insights and training within the team, enhancing collective know-how and skills.

  Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Engage with cross-disciplinary teams to nurture an environment of innovation and knowledge sharing.

• Embrace new CI technics and advanced tools and processes to improve prototype development and promote internal engagement.

  Strategic Client Interaction:

• Lead with confidence in client engagements, delivering persuasive presentations and prototypes that demonstrate innovation and passion.

• Foster strong relationships with sales and perfumer teams, gathering feedback to refine and enhance prototype offerings.

  Performance Metrics:

• Innovation impact as measured by win rate and client adoption.

• Contribution to sales growth and profitability with a focus on novel fragrance development.

  Reporting Structure:

• This role reports to the Global FDD, with a strong emphasis on cross-category collaboration and leadership.

  We bring

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.

• The ability to be a part of a highly creative and imaginative team in an incredibly competitive and inspiring industry

• A fast-paced environment surrounded by some of the biggest talents and brands in the beauty and fragrance industries.

• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

• A supportive workplace environment with importance placed on work/life balance.

• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.

• An esteemed leadership team driving the industry forward, offering mentorship and guidance to shape your career path.

  You bring

• To be a visionary, consistently pushing the boundaries of creativity while anchoring your strategies in robust category knowledge and market insight.

• Your ability to develop and share expertise will not only drive innovation but also establish a standard of excellence within the fragrance development team.

• Be sure to bring your agility, curiosity, growth mindset with a customer centric focus to the team.

• REQUIRED – Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Fine Fragrance evaluation with Specialty Retail experience a plus.

• Fluent in English; also French is a big plus!

  Our application process

  Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by the end of May 2024!. For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak, Recruiter ( mimi.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com (mimi-m.phommachak@dsm.com) )

  Equal opportunities commitment

  dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

  As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

  Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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  About dsm-firmenich

  As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

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