Fine Fragrance Sales Manager

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Fine Fragrance Sales Manager

Position Overview

FF (Fine Fragrance) Sales Manager to develop and grow our Fine Fragrance business in Korea.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the fragrance industry, strong commercial acumen, and the ability to connect customer needs with creative fragrance development. This role will work closely with local customers, perfumers, and global fragrance teams to identify opportunities, develop winning concepts, and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and execute sales strategies to grow the Givaudan Fine Fragrance business in Korea.

* Build and maintain strong relationships with key fine fragrance brands, and emerging niche fragrance players, also identify new business opportunities based on market trends, consumer insights, customer needs, and industry developments.

* Lead customer projects from briefing through fragrance development, evaluation, submission, and commercialization.

* Translate customer needs and market opportunities into clear briefs and communicate effectively with global and regional fragrance teams and perfumers.

* Present fragrance concepts, collections, and creative proposals to customers and facilitate constructive feedback.

* Build a strong understanding of customers' brand identities, olfactive preferences, product portfolios, and business strategies, reporting to the organization.

* Manage sales pipeline, forecasts, pricing, and commercial negotiations to achieve business targets.

Qualifications

* 3–8 years of relevant experience in the fragrance industry or fine fragrance (brands or retails) or the extended consumer products related commercial / marketing roles.

* Academic background in fragrance, perfumery, cosmetic science, chemistry, or a related field are welcomed.

* A good understanding of perfumery and fragrance creation, including fragrance terminology, olfactive families, raw materials, and the fragrance development process.

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both customers and internal creative teams.

* Fluent in both Korean and English, with the ability to communicate comfortably in a global working environment and discuss fragrance development with international fragrance teams (Foreign nationals are welcome to apply, provided they have good-level fluency in Korean and Fluent English)

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.

We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.

Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.