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Fragrance.com

Fragrance Specialist, WCM

White Plains, NY · On-site

$17.25/hr

Store Manager Classification: Hourly (Part-time) Work Environment: On-site COMPANY PROFILE Fragrance.com is a worldwide leading beauty e-commerce company created to provide the public with access to ...

Duke Cannon Supply Co

Fragrance Director

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$130K - $175K/yr

Brief fragrance houses and external partners, manage iteration cycles and timelines, and deliver structured, actionable feedback on submissions. Hold partners to agreed deliverables, timelines, and ...

Belk

Fragrance Counter Manager - Full Time

Kerrville, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $18.75/hr

The Fragrance Counter Manager drives personal and team results by demonstrating a passion for building personalized client relationships and sharing genuine enthusiasm for fragrance and beauty trends.

Belk

Fragrance Counter Manager - Full Time

Goldsboro, NC

$16 - $19/hr

The Fragrance Counter Manager drives personal and team results by demonstrating a passion for building personalized client relationships and sharing genuine enthusiasm for fragrance and beauty trends.

Belk

Fragrance Counter Manager - Full Time

Sumter, SC

$16 - $19.25/hr

The Fragrance Counter Manager drives personal and team results by demonstrating a passion for building personalized client relationships and sharing genuine enthusiasm for fragrance and beauty trends.

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What is a fragrance manager?

Fragrance Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the sales, promotion, and management of fragrance products within retail stores or brands. They lead teams of fragrance consultants, develop and implement sales strategies, and ensure customers receive expert advice on selecting scents. Additionally, they often collaborate with marketing departments on product launches and train staff on fragrance knowledge and customer service. Their role is crucial in driving fragrance sales and maintaining brand standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fragrance manager, and why are they important?

A Fragrance Manager should possess deep product knowledge, strong sales acumen, and experience in retail or beauty management, often supported by relevant certifications in cosmetics or fragrance. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools is typically required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, leadership, and the ability to inspire and train teams set top performers apart. These competencies ensure effective team management, superior customer experiences, and successful sales growth in a competitive retail environment.

What are some typical challenges faced by a fragrance manager and how can they be addressed?

Fragrance Managers often face challenges such as keeping up with rapidly changing consumer preferences, managing inventory for a wide variety of scents, and training staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences. To address these challenges, it's important to stay current with fragrance trends, maintain strong relationships with suppliers, and conduct regular staff training sessions. Additionally, collaborating closely with marketing and sales teams can help ensure that promotional efforts align with inventory levels and customer interests.

What is the difference between Fragrance Manager vs Fragrance Chemist?

AspectFragrance ManagerFragrance Chemist
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in chemistry, marketing, or related field; experience in fragrance industryDegree in chemistry, cosmetic science, or related field; specialized training in fragrance formulation
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, fragrance development teams, marketing departmentsLaboratories, research facilities, formulation labs
Industry UsageOversees fragrance development, marketing, and product launchDevelops and tests fragrance formulas, conducts research

While both roles are integral to the fragrance industry, a Fragrance Manager focuses on overseeing product development, marketing, and strategic planning, whereas a Fragrance Chemist specializes in creating and testing fragrance formulas. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the fragrance industry.

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Sr. Fragrance Development Manager - Hair Care

Mane USA

Parsippany, NJ • On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

MANE, a 5th generation French family-owned business, is a renowned innovator in the Flavor and Fragrance industry. As sensation enthusiasts, we are dedicated to creating exceptional moments in people’s lives through timeless flavors and fragrances. Our passion, creativity, and innovation drive us to capture what moves.


We have an exciting role available for an experienced Senior Fragrance Development Manager to join our Beauty Care team focusing on Hair Care at our Creative Center in Parsippany, NJ! In this role, you will manage Evaluation projects, validate and evaluate fragrances in accordance with customer needs and requirements, playing the part of the “consumer” and brand expert in selecting fragrances for submission. Proactively identify white space within brand offering, and fragrance nuances that align with brand DNA. The Senior Creative Fragrance Manager level applies extensive expertise and represents the organization as an essential spokesperson on projects with clients of high importance and value. This level is driven by complexity and importance of assigned accounts and product categories.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Make fragrance selections through an exchange and collaboration between perfumery and evaluation, which include face-to-face smelling sessions, open dialogue and shared team decision-making.
  • Manage assigned project portfolio by identifying the objectives of each project: 1) fragrance characteristics, 2) timetable, 3) priority, 4) cost, 5) competitive price, and 6) individual customer or broad market potential
  • Responsible for final fragrance selection for all consumer insight sensory testing. May include global selection.
  • Select and develop commercially viable fragrances for assigned accounts
  • Act in a supporting capacity to the evaluation department for floating accounts
  • Maintain knowledge of assigned accounts including product lines, current fragrances, and submission requirements
  • Continuously enhance market knowledge and consumer understanding in given area(s) of specialization, staying current with new market products, consumer tastes and olfactive trends
  • May be responsible for managing and developing junior members of the team
  • Responsible for supervision of department in absence of CFD
  • Initiate, coordinate, and follow-up on stability
  • Interacts with:
    • All internal fragrance departments
    • Customers, Industry Contacts and Vendors
    • MANE Affiliates
  • Supervisory responsibilities:
    • Responsible for the assignment of accounts and supervision of evaluation department in the absence of the CFD
    • May supervise or mentor CFMs or Junior CFMs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • B.S./B.A. required
  • 8+ years of fragrance evaluation experience- preferably in hair care

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Strong project and system management skills
  • Dynamic oral and written communication skills
  • Expert Olfactive ability
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Ability to leverage digital communication and collaboration tools

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shutdown, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!


Pay Transparency Disclosure: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $155,000 to $185,000. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, and applicable legal considerations. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is awarded based on both individual and company performance.

MANE is an equal opportunity employer.