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Fragrance Development Specialist

Belle Aire Creations, Libertyville, IL, United States


Position Fragrance Development Specialist

Location Libertyville, IL

Job Id 203

# of Openings 1

Company Description Belle Aire Creations is a creative fragrance and flavor house offering the latest in perfumery, taste and malodor abatement technology and trends along with excellent service and dependability. Belle Aire Creations aspires to be focus-oriented, customer driven and positioned as the top tier mid-market fragrance solution. We consider ourselves to be a truly unique company whose employees will continue to complement existing personnel and represent the goals and values of the organization.

Business Industry Fragrances/Cosmetics/Personal Care/Candles

Job Title Fragrance Development Specialist

Employment Type Full-Time

Job Description Are you ready to immerse yourself in a world of captivating aromas and unleash your olfactory prowess? We are seeking a passionate and discerning individual to become our next Fragrance Development Specialist! If you have a keen sense of smell, an appreciation for the artistry of perfumery, and a nose for exceptional scents, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Our Fragrance Development Specialists’ primary goals are to study fragrance library inventory, brief entries and our systems software to expedite samples through selection to final shipment. To do so, Fragrance Development Specialists must follow current procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), enter information into our customer resource management system, and communicate their progress with upper management. You will support the creative process alongside Production Staff, Fragrance Development, Sales, R&D, Applications, Logistics, Customer Service and Quality Control. Fragrance Development Specialists ultimately report to the Vice President of Global Operations, on a direct basis, the position reports to the Director of Fragrance Development.

Job Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to develop trend collections, capsule collections, and fragrance library subset fragrances.

Conduct market research and identify trends.

Translate Consumer Market Insight research into olfactory submissions for Clients.

Learn to guide the creative process using all the resources available at Belle Aire Creations, including Trend Aroma, Mintel, WGSN, Happi Magazine and other industry subscriptions.

Process sample briefs according to established guidelines.

Collaborate with marketing, sales, perfumery, and production teams to understand sample requirements and timelines.

Assist in developing and implementing best practices for sample fulfillment process.

Maintain detailed records of each task while actively contributing to the project brief.

Address and resolve any issues related to sample requests/briefs in a timely manner.

Provide regular reports on sample briefs as needed.

Support cross-departmental projects as needed.

Support Library Technician as a part of Sample Fulfillment.

Work to maximize all Sample Process efficiencies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities for this job may change at any time without notice.

Education and Experience Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

3-5 years relevant experience in retail or marketing including Fine Fragrances, Beauty & Personal Care, Home Fragrance Preferred.

Passion for Fragrance, Beauty and Home Fragrance Trends.

Excellent oral and written proficiency in the English language.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Deadline oriented.

IT skills - Proficiency in using common PC applications.

Excellent ability to work with others.

Cognitive (Reasoning): Apply principles of rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, visual, or schedule form.

Communication: Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone Must have good communication skills (both verbal and written)

Compose routine correspondence on your own initiative

Must have ability to work well under pressure

Physical Capabilities: Strength (lifting, dexterity, repetitive motion):

Must be able to lift 30-lbs onto waist high shelves

Must be able to lift and carry a min of 25lbs.

Movement: Employee will frequently use fingers, walk and distinguish basic colors. Employees will continuously use both hands, sit for extended periods of time, and use rapid or well-developed coordination simultaneously.

Compensation

Competitive market-based salary; commensurate with experience

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