Evaluator - Fabric & Home Care MENA

About the Role

Become part of a global leader contributing to well-being through innovative fragrances and taste solutions. As a Fragrance Evaluator based in Dubai, you will focus on the Fabric and Home Care categories serving the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This role is embedded within the Fragrance Consumer Products Development team and reports to the Creative Fragrance Manager. You will collaborate across various functions including Perfumers, Marketing, Sales, Consumer Insights, and Research to guide fragrance creation aligned with market trends and consumer preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage briefs related to specific categories, countries, or customers under supervision, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Contribute to successful fragrance briefs with selections tailored to regional market trends.
• Engage in proactive development projects and work closely with Perfumers in shaping fragrance themes.
• Adhere to organizational best practices and coordinate with sales and marketing teams to meet project and customer expectations.

Technical Expertise

• Utilize knowledge of raw materials and olfactory evaluation to support fragrance development processes.
• Develop insight into consumer scent preferences and fragrance applications across different bases and categories.

Market and Consumer Insight

• Understand industry dynamics, sales landscapes, competitor activities, and regulatory requirements relevant to the assigned region and categories.
• Possess local market knowledge and awareness of consumer fragrance preferences in home and fabric care products.

Project and Relationship Management

• Comprehend project brief procedures and effectively manage processes at regional and local levels with a clear sense of individual responsibility.
• Build relationships with customers and clients under guidance to foster mutual respect and deeper engagement.

Analytical and Digital Proficiency

• Familiar with consumer market research testing methodologies and proficient in using internal digital tools to address customer briefs.
• Comfortable with adopting digital solutions to streamline work processes.

Professional Profile

• Holds a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Demonstrates a strong passion for fragrances and evaluates scents with competence.
• Possesses at least 3 years of fragrance evaluation experience.
• Proficient in English communication; additional languages such as Arabic are advantageous but not required.
• Shows ability to define and recognize olfactory notes and communicate fragrance concepts effectively through presentations.
• Strong project management capabilities combined with ability to collaborate in culturally diverse teams.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Benefits

• Robust opportunities for continuous learning and career growth within a creative environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Private VIP health insurance covering employee and eligible dependents.
• Support for children's education expenses where applicable.
• Annual flight ticket allowances for employee and eligible dependents in accordance with company policy.

Equal Opportunity

This organization values diversity and inclusivity, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds and personal circumstances. It fosters an encouraging atmosphere for everyone to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.