Marketing Manager Fine Fragrance
Job Description
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Marketing Manager Fine Fragrance, SAMEA
Step into a pivotal role with the global leader in Fragrance & Beauty, as Marketing Manager for Fine Fragrances across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa (SAMEA). Based at our regional head office in Dubai, you will be an essential member of the Fine Fragrance Development team shaping olfactive trends, inspiring clients, and driving creative marketing excellence.
At Givaudan, fragrance is at our core. With over 250 years of heritage, we create scents that evoke emotion and define categories from everyday rituals to iconic luxury experiences. From morning to night, our creations accompany consumers through a full sensorial journey, across fine fragrance, personal care, home care, and active beauty.
Our global fragrance teams combine deep regional insight with creative and strategic firepower blending expertise from Marketing, Sales, Evaluation, Perfumery, Consumer Insights, and more. Together, we deliver visionary fragrance solutions that resonate across cultures and markets.
We&aposre expanding our vibrant Fine Fragrance Marketing team and seeking a Marketing Manager to help drive strategic client projects, translate market insights into creative concepts, and track emerging trends and launches.
As a Marketing Manager - Fine Fragrance, and part of our SAMEA Fine Fragrance team based in Dubai, you will provide industry-leading marketing expertise to support our commercial objectives. You will develop deep market and consumer understanding while creating and delivering impactful client presentations.Your role will also involve trend scouting, brand strategy, and translating insights into winning concepts that shape the fragrance landscape.
You&aposll report to the Fine Fragrance Marketing Director for SAMEA, and collaborate closely with Sales, Evaluation, and Creation, while enjoying strong opportunities for professional development.
Sound intriguing It could well be your perfect opportunity if you have a true passion for fragrances, love staying ahead of the curve, and relish becoming a true expert in your field.
In this exciting role, with a &aposcan-do&apos mindset, you will
Creative Vision and Communication
Develop and deliver compelling, insight-led presentations tailored to client needs, highlighting Givaudan&aposs creative and strategic value.
Support the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities by aligning creative storytelling with customer brand strategies.
Collaborate with Sales and Evaluation to establish olfactive directions that resonate with client identities and consumer expectations.
Write persuasive concept narratives, fragrance descriptions, and marketing stories that connect with both emotional and brand-level values.
Market Expertise and Consumer Intelligence
Develop a strong expertise in the global fine fragrance markets through continuous market research (desktop and field), social listening, influencer tracking, and brand audits.
Identify and monitor product, format, olfactive, and cultural trends, transforming them into actionable insights for internal teams and customer initiatives.
Leverage tools such to stay ahead of consumer shifts and innovation pipelines.
Client & Brand Strategy Partnership
Deep dive into customer portfolios and target audiences to identify white-space opportunities and build strategic fragrance recommendations.
Support Account Managers by delivering tailored marketing rationales that enhance customer intimacy and establish Givaudan as a trusted advisor.
Co-lead brainstorming workshops and co-creation sessions to unlock new ideas and anchor olfactive strategies in consumer need states.
Marketing Tools and Development
Initiate and co-design marketing toolkits, and trend books that enhance internal creativity and client engagement.
Coordinate and elevate local activations (e.g., Beautyworld, client launches) in alignment with global branding and SAMEA-specific positioning
Partner with creative and design teams to develop high-impact visuals, digital content, and packaging cues.
You
Your professional profile includes:
- 6+ years of Marketing or Brand Management experience. Strong expertise in fine fragrance is required. Additional experience in beauty, cosmetics, fashion, or lifestyle industries is a strong plus.
- A strong aesthetic sense, with the ability to translate visual and sensory trends into compelling concepts and storytelling.
- Proven ability in strategic thinking and consumer-centric storytelling, with a passion for trends and innovation.
- Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills; capable of influencing internal and external stakeholders.
- A creative mindset with a refined sense of olfaction and visual storytelling.
- Experience with tools like Photoshop, Canva, video editing is an advantage.
- Excellent oral and written English and Arabic.
- Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development.
- A creative team environment that will inspire you.
- Attractive compensation package.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.