Symrise
About us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.
Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Scent & Care
creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.
Symrise - always inspiring more...
Your role Understand brand portfolio, white space gaps and trends and connect all three to evolve the portfolio and give the team recommendations. Be disruptive, strategic and visionary. Be (client) partner and EXPERT. Conduct NA regional, global and cross category market analysis of the Home Care Category, focusing on Candle, Soaps, Specialty/Laundry. Identify emerging consumer trends and themes and identify white space opportunities for the client. Exhibit a core understanding of fragrance and how fragrance contributes to the overall consumer product. Create and present fragrance concepts, brand solutions & ideas supported by sound market & trend information. Connect and relate to client need for external information and inspiration; collaborate with clients.
This role will be on-site 4 days per week and can work remotely one day per week. Must be able to accommodate travel at 20 percent to client sites.
A. Research the Home Care/Soap/Laundry category and industry using secondary data sources, trade journals, publications, and internet sources to obtain current information. Conduct store checks and attend trade shows, exhibits, and informational presentations. Collaborate with global affiliates to disseminate knowledge throughout the company. Understanding the current client portfolio, white space gaps and trends and connect all three together to evolve the portfolio and give the Internal and External team recommendations.
B. Independently develop and implement creative concepts that elevate the brand narrative and engage client by extensively utilizing secondary data sources including IRI, Euromonitor, Mintel and NPD. Independently conduct qualitative trend research with internal and external sources. Identify and present consumer lifestyle trends and their implications for evolving fragrance and product portfolio.
C. Effectively and interactively present the trends to customers. Passionate, knowledgeable natural presentation skills are essential. Developing workshops for internal and external customers based on trends and working with graphists to generate design / concept solutions are essential. Creation of presentations and some basic graphic skills are required (ppt, Canva...).
D. Independently analyze customer brand portfolios and consider/ compare customer brands in relationship to developed Market knowledge. Identify gaps and growth opportunities. Develop and present fragrance concepts to address unmet consumer needs. Work with cross-functional partners including sales, evaluation, and perfumery to create winning fragrance concepts and submissions.
E. Interact with cross-functional members and facilitate the generation of new, trendy solutions; facilitate inspiration sessions for perfumers and evaluators; interact with global partners to generate local and global initiatives.
About you Bachelors Degree is required. 10 plus years of Fragrance industry experience required; Air Care or Specialty Home/ Candle experience a plus.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Polished, professional presentation style. Strong analytical skills, including interpretation of secondary data sources. Ability to work at a fast paced environment and stay organized and agile. Excellent strategic thinking capability. Ability to see the big picture, while remaining detail-oriented. Passionate about marketing and the fragrance/ beauty industry. Self-starting, independent, reliable, professional Deeply understanding the clients portfolio, white space gaps and trends and connect all three together to evolve the portfolio and give the team recommendations.
Our offer Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
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.
Its sales of € 4.7 billion in the 2023 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.
Scent & Care
creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.
Symrise - always inspiring more...
Your role Understand brand portfolio, white space gaps and trends and connect all three to evolve the portfolio and give the team recommendations. Be disruptive, strategic and visionary. Be (client) partner and EXPERT. Conduct NA regional, global and cross category market analysis of the Home Care Category, focusing on Candle, Soaps, Specialty/Laundry. Identify emerging consumer trends and themes and identify white space opportunities for the client. Exhibit a core understanding of fragrance and how fragrance contributes to the overall consumer product. Create and present fragrance concepts, brand solutions & ideas supported by sound market & trend information. Connect and relate to client need for external information and inspiration; collaborate with clients.
This role will be on-site 4 days per week and can work remotely one day per week. Must be able to accommodate travel at 20 percent to client sites.
A. Research the Home Care/Soap/Laundry category and industry using secondary data sources, trade journals, publications, and internet sources to obtain current information. Conduct store checks and attend trade shows, exhibits, and informational presentations. Collaborate with global affiliates to disseminate knowledge throughout the company. Understanding the current client portfolio, white space gaps and trends and connect all three together to evolve the portfolio and give the Internal and External team recommendations.
B. Independently develop and implement creative concepts that elevate the brand narrative and engage client by extensively utilizing secondary data sources including IRI, Euromonitor, Mintel and NPD. Independently conduct qualitative trend research with internal and external sources. Identify and present consumer lifestyle trends and their implications for evolving fragrance and product portfolio.
C. Effectively and interactively present the trends to customers. Passionate, knowledgeable natural presentation skills are essential. Developing workshops for internal and external customers based on trends and working with graphists to generate design / concept solutions are essential. Creation of presentations and some basic graphic skills are required (ppt, Canva...).
D. Independently analyze customer brand portfolios and consider/ compare customer brands in relationship to developed Market knowledge. Identify gaps and growth opportunities. Develop and present fragrance concepts to address unmet consumer needs. Work with cross-functional partners including sales, evaluation, and perfumery to create winning fragrance concepts and submissions.
E. Interact with cross-functional members and facilitate the generation of new, trendy solutions; facilitate inspiration sessions for perfumers and evaluators; interact with global partners to generate local and global initiatives.
About you Bachelors Degree is required. 10 plus years of Fragrance industry experience required; Air Care or Specialty Home/ Candle experience a plus.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills. Polished, professional presentation style. Strong analytical skills, including interpretation of secondary data sources. Ability to work at a fast paced environment and stay organized and agile. Excellent strategic thinking capability. Ability to see the big picture, while remaining detail-oriented. Passionate about marketing and the fragrance/ beauty industry. Self-starting, independent, reliable, professional Deeply understanding the clients portfolio, white space gaps and trends and connect all three together to evolve the portfolio and give the team recommendations.
Our offer Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.
Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.
If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.
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.