Job Summary
Are you ready to bring your passion for fragrance innovation to a global stage and shape the future of some of the world's most recognized consumer brands?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 Holmdel, NJ (Hybrid role). Be part of a collaborative, innovative, high-performing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference
Develop and execute a regional business strategy to grow key sectors within a global strategic account
Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple customer locations and decision-making functions globally
Partner with Perfumers, Scent Design, Consumer Insights, Marketing, R&D, and Innovation teams to deliver winning fragrance solutions
Identify and commercialize innovative fragrance opportunities that address customer and consumer needs
Build deep knowledge of customer brands, technologies, markets, and product portfolios to uncover growth opportunities
Interface with Olfactive Scientists, Perfumers, and Product Supply stakeholders to qualify opportunities and maximize profitability
Lead complex customer projects and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution
Deliver compelling presentations and business reviews that provide valuable insights and strategic recommendations
Manage customer expectations while driving sustainable business growth and long-term partnerships
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Chemistry, or a related discipline
5+ years of experience in the fragrance industry within sales, marketing, product development, or a creative function
Strong passion for perfumery, fragrance innovation, and consumer product development
Demonstrated ability to manage strategic customer relationships and complex business opportunities
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize and lead cross-functional initiatives
Understanding of financial concepts including pricing, forecasting, profitability, and margin management
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a global team environment
Willingness and ability to build relationships across international markets and customer organizations
Strong olfactory abilities with the capability to identify and differentiate fragrance types and profiles
Experience supporting Fabric Care and Home Care fragrance categories within a global account environment
Proven ability to combine scientific, commercial, and creative perspectives to develop successful customer solutions
Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.
Join a global leader recognized for innovation in scent, taste, ingredients, and biosciences
Collaborate with world-class perfumers, scientists, and commercial professionals
Contribute to exciting fragrance creations that impact consumers worldwide
Thrive in an inclusive environment that values diversity, authenticity, and individuality
Grow your career through continuous learning, global exposure, and meaningful opportunities to make an impact
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
Salary Ranges:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Chemistry, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in the fragrance industry within sales, marketing, product development, or a creative function
- Passion for perfumery, fragrance innovation, and consumer product development
- Experience managing strategic customer relationships and complex business opportunities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Strong project management capabilities and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
- Understanding of pricing, forecasting, profitability, and margin management
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a global team
- Willingness and ability to build relationships across international markets and customer organizations
- Strong olfactory abilities to identify and differentiate fragrance types and profiles
- Experience supporting Fabric Care and Home Care fragrance categories within a global account environment
- Ability to combine scientific, commercial, and creative perspectives to develop customer solutions
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.
