MANE Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom
Fragrance Development Manager
MANE Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom
MANE is the first French group and one of the worldwide leaders in the Fragrances and Flavours industry. With Headquarters in the south of France, and over 7.500 employees across the globe, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people's daily lives through the timeless flavours and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, "We capture what moves".
For our location in Haywards Heath (UK), we are looking for a highly organized team player to join our Fragrances department as a Fragrance Development Manager (f/m/d), to play a key role in our local fragrance evaluation team and grow our UK & Scandinavia business.
Your Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage fragrance development projects across multiple product categories (fine fragrance, personal care, home fragrance, household, laundry etc.)
* Work closely with the perfumery, marketing, product development, R&D, and commercial teams to ensure smooth project completion.
* Provide creative input and technical expertise throughout the fragrance development process, ensuring that fragrances are both commercially viable and aligned with customer expectations.
* Oversee and manage fragrance evaluation, testing, and validation processes, all the way to launch support when successful, ensuring the highest quality standards are met.
* Be the internal expert and advocate for fragrances, with passion & positivity.
* Identify areas for growth by upgrading or attacking existing ranges, stimulating projects and converting those with a high win rate.
* Develop relationships across all departments and levels of the organisation to position Mane as the partner of choice of our customers (product development, procurement, supply chains, R&D, RAPS, marketing, their sales teams etc.).
Category management and external intimacy
* For the categories or customers under your responsibility, drive fragrance trend research and analysis to identify emerging opportunities and incorporate consumer insights into fragrance development.
* Link with other regional and global category teams to share knowledge and cross-fertilize ideas.
* Proactivity in our value proposition to identify new opportunities and maximise our conversion of these.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop innovative fragrance solutions that meet customer needs and drive business growth.
* Maintain relationships with key suppliers, customers, and external partners to ensure smooth collaboration and successful project execution.
* Take part in customer meetings and external events to drive intimacy with key stakeholders, understand their taste preferences and position Mane as a partner of choice.
Internal synergies
* Maximise the full set of Mane capabilities & existing fragrance collections for the benefit of our customers and our commercial agenda.
* Partake in task forces or cross-functional initiatives beyond day-to-day activities to drive our agenda on strategic priorities and help define our business of tomorrow.
* Deliver clear and timely reports on fragrance development progress, including key milestones, timelines, technical reports and budget adherence.
* Maintain high stakeholder engagement with relevant business updates, workshops as relevant, account plans reviews and across the board transparent & clear communication.
* Support and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation. Seek feedback and learning opportunities from senior team members.
* Impeccable service in partnership with all internal teams involved and in respect of all service level agreements & internal policies.
Your Profile
* Valid right-to-work status in the UK at the time of application.
* Minimum 3-10 years of experience in fragrance development across multiple product categories, such as fine fragrance, personal care, home fragrance, household, and laundry applications.
* Strong knowledge of fragrance formulation, application techniques, and fragrance testing methods.
* Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French would be a plus.
* University degree in chemistry, perfumery, or a related technical field.
* Proven track record in developing fragrances in answer to customer briefs but also with proactive initiative.
* A creative mindset with the ability to develop innovative fragrance concepts.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
* A solution-oriented approach with the ability to handle challenges and find effective solutions.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
* Ability to mentor and guide junior team members, promoting a collaborative and innovative team culture, and to share fragrance knowledge in an educational way externally.
* Proficiency in using digital tools for project management and communication.
If you are interested in joining our team of talented, dedicated professionals and be a part of MANE’s tradition of excellence, we look forward to receiving your application through this LinkedIn ad.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Chemical Manufacturing
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