Evaluation Manager

Bell Northbrook
Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

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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