Assistant Fragrance Evaluator

Assistant Fragrance Evaluator

The Assistant Fragrance Evaluator plays a pivotal role in shaping olfactive experiences that strengthen brand identity and deliver measurable business impact. This position supports innovation and customer satisfaction by aligning fragrance solutions with strategic objectives and market trends. Acting as a collaborative partner across Marketing, Sales, Applications, and Perfumery teams, the role ensures fragrance recommendations enhance product performance, accelerate creative development, and reinforce competitive advantage.

Through proactive learning and strategic resource management, the Assistant Fragrance Evaluator contributes to organizational growth, knowledge building, and continuous improvement in fragrance evaluation practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Fragrance Alignment:
  Translates customer insights and briefs into fragrance solutions that meet performance standards and strengthen brand positioning. Ensure selections reflect market trends and consumer preferences to drive commercial success.
• Brief Execution & Project Readiness:
  Enhances team efficiency by preparing briefs with accurate details and terminology, enabling faster decision-making and reducing cycle times.
• Innovation & Trend Leadership:
  Positions the organization as a leader in olfactive innovation by contributing to trend analysis, creative storytelling, and proactive development initiatives. Sources market references and insights to anticipate customer needs and inform strategic decisions.
• Creative Session Enablement:
  Accelerates concept-to-market timelines by coordinating and energizing brainstorming sessions, new product meetings, and creative smelling panels that foster collaboration and innovation.
• Knowledge Capital & Capability Building:
  Builds organizational agility by supporting education initiatives and collaborative learning that expands team expertise and adaptability in a rapidly evolving market.
• Sensory Evaluation Impact:
  Elevates product quality and customer satisfaction by delivering actionable insights from multi-application sensory evaluations and fragrance panels, supporting data-driven refinement and performance optimization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Strengthens alignment across Sales, Marketing, and Perfumery teams to ensure fragrance recommendations meet project objectives and customer expectations. Supports presentation development and facilitate creative engagement with stakeholders.
• Resource Optimization & Strategic Library Management:
  Maintains and evolves the fragrance library as a strategic asset for efficiency, creativity, and business growth. Ensures accessibility and accuracy to enable rapid response to briefs and innovation opportunities.
• Performance Evaluation & Continuous Improvement:
  Applies insights from fragrance performance assessments to recommend refinements that enhance quality and strengthen future development processes.
• Customer-Centric Execution:
  Reinforces the organization's reputation for responsiveness and reliability by supporting timely, high-quality fragrance solutions that elevate brand experience and customer satisfaction.
• Operational Excellence & Adaptability:
  Demonstrates initiative and agility in responding to evolving business priorities. Identifies opportunities for process improvements that enhance team performance and organizational outcomes.

Job Title:

Assistant Fragrance Evaluator Department:
Fragrance Evaluation

Reports to:

Director of Fragrance Evaluation FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in a related field is a plus with interest in consumer trends and basic business acumen

Experience:

N/A.

Certifications:

N/A

Functional

Skills:

Demonstrates a proactive mindset with strong initiative, anticipating needs and driving outcomes without prompting. Ability to work independently while managing time effectively and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Strong olfactory ability and a genuine desire to grow within the fragrance evaluation field, applying sensory expertise to deliver actionable insights. Familiarity with fragrance categories and market trends to support informed recommendations and trend leadership.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in documentation, communication, and fragrance evaluation processes. Analytical thinking and sound judgment to support data-driven decisions and continuous improvement. Collaborative and creative mindset that fosters cross-functional teamwork and innovative problem-solving. Adaptability and resilience in response to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.

Technology Aptitude/

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, for documentation, reporting, and presentation development. Comfortable using digital collaboration platforms…