Job Description

The Fragrance Development Manager is a project manager in the fragrance division.


His/her duty as manager is to assist the Fragrance sales team by answering the client's briefs,


sharing market knowledge and building olfactive strategies.



SCOPE OF JOB:

Innovation

Analyse the market and its evolution Create, complete and optimize a local fragrance collection fitting the market trends and expectations Olfactive description on new launches in the local market


Customer Centricity

The FDM is given Fragrance projects which need to be compliant to the client brief and MANE Development Policies. Decide the technical & human needs of the project Schedule a due date together with the Sale Department and to respect it Ensure the brief is answered correctly Justify olfactive choices Manage the collection using tools given by the company (classification of fragrances, stability test, GPM) Advise Sales department & clients on their olfactive choices Active participation in Marketing presentations by allocating Fragrances adapted to concepts. Provide a critical and objective opinion to perfumers on technical & sensorial performances to improve their creation to fit the brief better. Request for samples made up for projects Schedule stability tests Schedule completion of projects and send to client Maintain continuous contact with the Sales Department locally and of other Subsidiaries in Africa. Inform sales on any possible difficulties and to justify his/her olfactive choices Share olfactive knowledge with the MANE evaluation community. Engage with clients and visit customers together with Sale representative and/or Marketing.

People

Align yourself to the performance driven culture through the implementation of performance management and talent management. Participate in development planning process. Align yourself to the Mane Code of Ethics. Align yourself to the Value System. Facilitate upskilling of your team through internal development processes and e-learning.


Corporate social responsibility

Adhere to the Code of Ethics and drive ethical business practices across the group including the management of anti-competitive behavior. Participate in Group wellness and CSR activity and utilize group resources in this regard. Drive awareness of group energy consumption initiatives. Support the SHEQ and OHS landscape across the group.


VALUES, ETHICS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:


Ability to operate in a privately owned and managed entity Ethically driven to achieve business results. Focus on sustainability to ensure business continuity. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence at all levels within the organisation. Must be able to work independently and also as part of a team organisation and collaborate across the business. Ability to work under pressure and make good decisions in pressurised situations.

Profil du candidat recherche

Relevant tertiary qualification 5+ years relevant industry experience in Flavours or Fragrances Passionate about the Fragrance & Cosmetic world Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy Olfactive awareness Project management experience will be advantageous A good communicator with the ability to read and write in English.


Please send your CV directly via email to Kelly HENDRICKS at Kelly.HENDRICKS@mane.com

Type de contrat

CDI

Localisation du poste

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Site

Afrique du Sud 16 - Johannesburg