Marketing Associate Director, Scent Unit - Plainsboro, NJ

Marketing Associate Director, Global Scent Unit
Plainsboro, NJ
Hybrid (Plainsboro, NJ with occasional travel to NYC office)

An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic global cross-functional team focused on shaping future of the Fine Fragrance and Air Care categories.  As a category marketing expert, your job lies at the heart of the innovation process, driving market segment analysis, developing thought provoking insights and inspiring teams with disruptively creative materials that translate innovations and technologies into winning fragrance concepts and solutions.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value.  Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement forward thinking marketing strategies and materials aligned with category goals and ambitions
• Actively track and identify emerging trends, marketing insights and opportunities for innovation for the Fine Fragrance and Air Care categories.
• Analyze and interpret market data to inform strategic decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead the creation, creative direction/execution and deployment of marketing materials for fragrance innovation/technology launches and training materials (including powerpoint presentations, videos, etc.) across various channels (including digital, social, experiential, events)
• Collaborate with fragrance development, technical, marketing, sales and creation teams to ensure successful introduction of new innovations.
• Assist in the preparation of reports for senior management, providing insights and recommendations relative to the fine fragrance and air care categories

We bring 

• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in beauty and fragrance to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

• 8+ years of experience in a marketing role with 1-2 years in a leadership role, fragrance or beauty industry preferred, with a College degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field.  
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies
• Strong business acumen.  Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities
• Equal ability to thrive in independent and team based working environments
• Ability to lead global cross-functional teams and drive collaborative efforts, working across cultures, geographies and time zones
• Dynamic and superior presentation and creative writing skills with fluency in English.  French a plus.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage  the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.