Fragrance Development Manager

IngreSearch is working exclusively with a leading Fragrance manufacturer, who continuously deliver winning & competitive fragrance solutions to clients across Personal Care, Cosmetics, Household and more.

The hiring company are in need of a Fragrance Development Manager to join their team in Chicago as a result of ongoing growth, to ensure demand amongst customers is being met.

This role will be responsible for leading fragrance development, selection and positioning for a range of top clients. Responsibilities include :

• Leading evaluation and selection of winning fragrances in alignment with market trends, customer needs and brand identity
• Management of complex submission projects, both proactively and reactively, to inspire and secure new customers while ensuring ongoing service to existing customers through creative direction and strong command of olfactive vocabulary
• Partnering with Perfumery team to relay feedbacks, act as the bridge to the customer and assist in creative direction
• Extensive collaboration with Sales, Marketing, R&D, Technical and other teams to align on fragrance strategies that harmonize with wider company objectives
• Organising and leading smelling sessions and performance assessments to ensure stability and quality of finalised fragrances
• Deliver presentations to customers that demonstrate creative passion and confidence in being able to deliver solutions that meet their needs
• Managing and expanding the fragrance library in accordance with market trends and customer preferences

This role requires strong olfactive skills, excellent use of fragrance vocabulary and deep insight into market trends as well as prior proven experience in a similar role (evaluation or product development).

This company are fast-growing, collaborative and continually offer opportunities to advance and grow. If required, they will support relocation and are commited to finding the best fit that will thrive in a creative work environment. Think you have what it takes? Apply below!