Evaluation Manager
Required skills
- fragrance evaluation
- fragrance development
- project management
- consumer insights
- trend analysis
- olfactive assessment
- sensory acuity
Nice to have
- chemistry
- biology
Role summary
Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a passionate and creative Fragrance Evaluation Manager for their Northbrook, IL location. This role involves partnering with perfumers, evaluating and selecting fragrances, translating trends and consumer insights into inspiration, leading projects from concept to presentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in fragrance evaluation/development, strong attention to detail, excellent project management and communication skills, and a genuine interest in fragrances. A Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field is preferred. The role offers a competitive salary range of $62,500 - $100,000 per year.
SMELL OPPORTUNITY EVERYWHERE? WE DO TOO!
Fragrance Evaluation Manager | Northbrook, IL | Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Do You Love Fragrance?
At Bell Flavors & Fragrances, we believe fragrance has the power to transform everyday moments into memorable experiences. We are looking for a passionate, curious, and creative Fragrance Evaluation Manager to help create scents consumers will love.
What You Will Do
- Partner with perfumers to bring fragrance ideas to life.
- Evaluate and select fragrances that delight consumers and excite customers.
- Turn trends, culture, and consumer insights into fragrance inspiration.
- Lead projects from concept through customer presentation.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Consumer Science, Regulatory, and Creative teams.
- Present fragrance stories and recommendations with confidence.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience in fragrance evaluation and/or fragrance development.
- Genuine interest in and passion for fragrances.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and distinguish subtle nuances in fragrance compositions. An olfactive assessment will be administered to evaluate sensory acuity.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate olfactive experiences and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to adapt to evolving priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
You're Probably a Great Fit If...
- You cannot walk through a store without smelling everything.
- You combine creativity, science, and strategy.
- You love collaboration and solving challenges.
- You are curious, organized, and energized by innovation.
- You have strong olfactive abilities and a passion for fragrance and industry evaluation experience
Why Bell?
- Help shape products consumers use every day, from personal care and home fragrances to fine fragrance innovations.
- Collaborate with talented perfumers, marketers, scientists, and industry innovators in a dynamic, creative environment.
- Gain exposure to emerging consumer trends and market insights that influence leading global brands.
- Contribute to projects that blend creativity, science, and innovation to develop winning fragrance solutions.
- Experience continuous learning and professional growth through hands-on involvement in diverse and impactful projects.
- Be part of a company where every project presents an opportunity to discover new trends, influence brands, and create the next generation of successful fragrances.
- Receive competitive salary range $62,500 - $100,000. (with actual starting pay based on experience, skills, and qualifications)
Ready to follow your nose and create happiness? Come create what is next in fragrance.
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