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.
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Your role
Essential Functions :
Category Expertise and Management : (30%)
- Serve as the department expert and manager of the North American Oral Care category.
- Conduct research using secondary data sources such as trade journals, beauty publications, and internet sources to gather up-to-date information.
- Regularly perform store checks and attend trade shows, exhibitions, and presentations as needed.
- Collaborate with GBU Oral Care members in other regions and global affiliates to share knowledge company-wide.
Market Analysis and Trend Research (20%)
- Develop and present comprehensive business overviews of assigned consumer product categories using data from sources like IRI, Euromonitor, Mintel, and NPD.
- Conduct qualitative trend research leveraging internal and external resources.
- Identify and present consumer lifestyle trends and their impact on evolving sensorial and taste preferences.
Trend Presentation and Workshop Development (20%)
- Present trends effectively and interactively to customers, including Marketing and R&D teams. Strong presentation skills are essential.
- Develop workshops for both internal and external customers based on trend insights, collaborating with designers to create design and concept solutions.
- Craft compelling presentations, requiring some basic graphic skills and creativity in concept development.
Brand Analysis and Concept Development (20%)
- Analyze customer brand portfolios and product lines to identify gaps and growth opportunities.
- Develop and present flavor concepts that address unmet consumer needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Market Research, and flavorists, to create winning flavor solutions.
Cross-Functional and Global Collaboration (10%)
- Work with cross-functional teams to generate new, on-trend oral care solutions.
- Engage with global partners to develop solutions that align with global market trends.
About you
- BA / BS required MBA preferred
- Fragrance / Flavor industry experience required; Oral Care experience is a plus.
- Must have 5+ years of relevant marketing experience in consumer products categories.
- Ability to manage a team
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.