Senior Fragrance Evaluator

Summary:

The Senior Fragrance Development Evaluator shapes fragrance innovation, ensuring market-leading creations that resonate with consumers. They collaborate with Perfumery, Sales, and Marketing teams to drive success, streamline processes, and maximize client adoption. By leveraging market intelligence, they guide strategic decisions, strengthen brand differentiation, and foster high-performance teams through mentorship and continuous improvement. Their leadership enhances Lebermuth’s industry presence, unlocks new revenue opportunities, and drives innovation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead fragrance projects across various categories, ensuring each creation aligns with consumer preferences and market trends.
• Collaborate with Perfumery, Sales, Applications and Marketing teams to optimize fragrance solutions, ensure timely project delivery and increased client adoption.
• Cultivate relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, translating business objectives into fragrance strategies.
• Analyze fragrance trends and competitive insights to inform development decisions.
• Engage with teams to foster creativity and innovation.
• Utilize the fragrance library to streamline development processes and unlock new revenue opportunities.
• Provide recommendations to attract and onboard top-tier Evaluation talent.
• Deliver comprehensive project summaries, tracking win rates and fragrance performance.
• Mentor fellow Evaluators, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
• Work with Marketing and Creative teams to expand proactive fragrance development pipelines.
• Collaborate with Evaluators and Marketing to strengthen Lebermuth’s E-Commerce presence.
• Develop and administer fragrance training programs.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance evaluation methodologies and drive operational efficiencies.
• Facilitate feedback sessions and collaborative meetings to develop breakthrough fragrance solutions.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, assisting with cleaning and sanitation throughout production areas 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct overall management of the Evaluation team with KPI’s.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in fragrance-related sciences or a complementary field.

Experience: 7–10+ years of fragrance evaluation experience.

Technology Aptitude/Skills:

Ability to expand and optimize fragrance portfolios.

Fine-tuned olfactory sensory skills.

Creative vision and innovation.

Skilled at managing multiple high-stakes projects.

Effective organizational and planning skills.

Influential and persuasive communication.

Data-driven project management.

Deep market and industry expertise.

Willingness to travel as needed.

Leadership/Behavior Skills:

Sound judgment and decision-making.

Collaborative leadership and team development.

Commitment to excellence in communication.

Culture Match Behaviors:

Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Work Schedule: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday, onsite with occasional remote work 

Physical and Sensory Demands / Environmental Conditions / Equipment Used

• Ability to lift/move up to 15 pounds.
• Routine use of standard office equipment.
• Ability to operate a keyboard and view a computer screen.
• Cognitive and reasoning ability to read, review, and interpret work orders.
• Ability to talk, communicate, and listen frequently.
• Ability to handle raw materials, including essential oils and chemicals.