Fragrance Evaluation Manager (m/w/d)

Description du poste:

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients, as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, the pharmaceutical industry, and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
With sales of around EUR5 billion in the 2024 fiscal year, the company ranks among the leading global suppliers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, operates in more than 100 locations across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the United States, and Latin America.
Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that are an essential part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.
Symrise - always inspiring more…
Your role

The role is responsible for managing local consumer fragrance briefs and working in close collaboration with Symrise Creative Centers on development projects across all consumer fragrance categories. The position has a strong focus on the Turkish and Central Asia markets, providing local market expertise to support successful project delivery and business growth.

Local fragrance briefs and to work in collaboration with Symrise Creative Centers for Consumer Fragrance on development projects across all consumer fragrance categories.

Project Management
* Manage local projects for the Turkish and Central Asia markets (e.g. Uzbekistan), ensuring timely and efficient execution.
* Select fragrances from the dedicated Turkish fragrance library in response to customer briefs.
* Manage and continuously update the local fragrance library, ensuring a relevant and highly accepted collection of fragrance themes to answer briefs efficiently.
* Support the Sales team and their business strategies to drive sales growth and project wins.
* Support Creative Center teams during the fragrance creation process by providing local market and consumer insights.
Proactive Projects & Collections
* Leverage in-depth market knowledge to identify opportunities and create strategic fragrance collections aligned with consumer expectations and brand needs.
* Develop and present fragrance collections to customers for adoption in new product development (NPD) or retention within existing fragrance portfolios.
Market Expertise & Analysis
* Stay up to date on new product launches and trends across all consumer fragrance categories.
* Analyze market products, define fragrance segmentation and trends, and anticipate future market movements.
* Translate market insights into actionable recommendations for internal teams and customers.
Key Stakeholder Collaboration
* In Türkiye: Close collaboration with Sales, Laboratory and Marketing teams to develop customer presentations and fragrance collections.
* Outside Türkiye: Regular interaction with Creative Centers, including Fragrance Development Managers and Laboratories, primarily based in Granada (Spain) and Dubai, as well as Sales teams.
About you

* Previous experience in Fragrance Evaluation
* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field is considered an advantage
* Strong knowledge of fragrance design, raw materials, and fragrance components
* Ability to perform olfactive analysis and contribute to fragrance strategy
* Creative mindset with a strong sensorial sensitivity
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Collaborative team player with the ability to work in cross-functional environments
* Fluent in Turkish and English (spoken and written)
* Availability and willingness to travel regularly within Türkiye, with occasional travel to other markets and Symrise sites (around 10%).
Our offer

At Symrise, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and enjoy inspiring experiences that contribute to the well-being of millions of people across more than 160 countries.
People are at the center of everything we do. This approach drives our above-market growth and makes our company an exceptional place to develop your career.
Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Symrise, we value diversity in all its forms. We believe in equality, respect and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our culture. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, genders, ages and beliefs, convinced that diversity fuels innovation.
If you want to be part of a team that celebrates collaboration and unique perspectives, we encourage you to apply.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need