Fragrance Evaluator
Newhaven, UK
Salary Dependant on Experience
Quintessence fragrances is a fast growing, dynamic fragrance company based in Newhaven in the
UK, and Mumbai in India. Due to our rapid growth and expansion we have an opportunity for a Evaluator to join our team focusing on the Chinese market.
As a Fragrance Evaluator, you will play a crucial role in the development and refinement of our fragrance products. Your keen sense of smell and ability to distinguish subtle differences in scents will be essential in ensuring the highest quality and consistency of our products. This role has been created to support our China team so knowledge of the Chinese market and the successful candidate will need to be able to communicate in Mandarin.
Due to the nature of this role we are unable to support complete remote working so applicants must be willing to relocate to the South Coast of England where our UK operation is based. As this role will support our China team the successful candidate will be required to start their working day earlier due to time zone differences for part of their working week.
Main Duties:
· Manage multiple complex creative projects, selecting or developing fragrances in line with our customer’s requirements.
· Collaborate with account managers, perfumers and marketing teams to assist in identifying new fragrance trends and market directions.
· Work with the technical team to develop innovative new fragrances and fragranced media.
· Support Perfumers as part of the dynamic creative process, working directly on converting market trends into innovative fragrances.
· Support and participate in expert sensory panels
· Communicate and coordinate with other creative divisions about fragrances, trends and customers.
Essential Skills Required:
· Proven experience as a Fragrance Evaluator or similar role.
· Exceptional olfactory senses and the ability to distinguish a wide range of scents.
· Mandarin speaking
· Strong analytical and communication skills.
· Attention to detail and a passion for fragrances.
· Knowledge of fragrance ingredients and industry standards.
Benefits we offer:
· Competitive rates of pay that are above the national living wage
· 28 days holiday (Including bank holidays) which increases with service
· Company pension scheme
· Life insurance
· After a qualifying period you will be eligible for enhanced profit share, occupational sick pay and maternity/adoption/paternity pay
· Free off road parking
To apply for this role please submit your CV with a cover letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role.
Quintessence is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating
an inclusive environment for all employees.
We have a specific timescale to appoint and train so this role may be removed before the closing date.