Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based in Guangzhou, China (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
• Develops sales strategies to satisfy business plan objectives of China Fine Fragrance business, be keen & sharp on category trends & clients’ business transformation, as well as to maximize sales opportunities via an account plan;
• Provides clients with general and specific information on product concepts; submission documents and presentations.
• Efficient project management to deliver high win rate and risk management to minimize the impact
• Oversee the management of client accounts
• Independently manage projects, work closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Remain ahead of all news at the intersection of fashion, lifestyle and tech to advise clients on new opportunities and emerging strategies
• Create and deliver reports, both qualitative and quantitative
• Keep abreast of competitive activities, prices and new business opportunities
• Issue comprehensive action reports as per clients briefs
What Makes You the Right Fit
• At least 5 years solid experience in commercial role, with measurable track records in Scent industry is preferred
• Integrity, passionate & desire for customer intimacy building
• Strong project management skills
• Fluent in Chinese and English (written and spoken)
How Would You Stand Out?
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas in written and verbal format and confidence in presenting client pitches
• Be able to work in virtual network and get things done without line management authority.
• A real team player who will excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Why Choose Us?
• Multinational and supporting environment
• Cafeteria, health insurance
• Training opportunities
• Learning and development programs from day one
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- At least 5 years solid experience in a commercial role
- Measurable track record in the scent/fragrance industry
- Strong project management skills
- Fluent in Chinese and English (written and spoken)
- Integrity, passion, and customer relationship focus
- Confidence presenting client pitches and communicating ideas
- Ability to work in virtual networks and influence without direct authority
- Team player comfortable in a fast-paced environment
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
