Job Title: Senior Fragrance Evaluator Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL FLSA Status: Exempt Position Description We are seeking an experienced Senior Fragrance Evaluator to join our Fragrance Evaluation team. This role is responsible for leading the evaluation, selection, and development of innovative fragrance solutions for customers across multiple product categories, including Fine Fragrance, Personal Care, Hair Care, Home Care, and Wellness. The Senior Fragrance Evaluator will work closely with Perfumers, Sales, Marketing, Regulatory, Technical Services, and Application teams to develop fragrances that align with customer objectives, market trends, and consumer preferences. This position requires strong olfactive expertise, excellent project management skills, and the ability to present fragrance recommendations and concepts directly to clients while managing multiple customer projects in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Key Responsibilities - Lead fragrance evaluation and development activities for customer projects across multiple product categories.
- Evaluate fragrance submissions and provide olfactive direction and recommendations to Perfumers.
- Develop fragrance strategies that align with customer briefs, brand positioning, market trends, and consumer insights.
- Present fragrance recommendations, fragrance stories, and olfactive concepts to customers.
- Manage multiple customer briefs while ensuring timely project execution and customer satisfaction.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Perfumery, Regulatory, Technical Services, and Application teams throughout the fragrance development process.
- Monitor fragrance trends, competitive products, and emerging beauty brands to identify opportunities for innovation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in customer meetings, fragrance presentations, market visits, and industry trade shows as needed.
- Support business development initiatives by identifying fragrance opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior evaluators while contributing to the continued growth of the Evaluation team.
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree preferred in Fragrance, Marketing, Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience as a Fragrance Evaluator (Fragrance Developer) within a fragrance house.
- Proven experience evaluating fragrances across multiple product categories, including Hair Care, Personal Care, Fine Fragrance, Home Care, and Wellness.
- Strong olfactive evaluation skills and the ability to assess fragrance performance across multiple applications.
- Experience presenting fragrance recommendations and communicating fragrance concepts directly to customers.
- Strong understanding of fragrance trends, consumer insights, competitive products, and emerging beauty brands.
- Excellent organizational, project management, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Formpak or similar fragrance management systems is preferred.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation, customer engagement, and business development.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require.
Who We Are Cosmo International Fragrances is a privately owned company that has been in operation for over 40 years. We partner with both well-established and emerging brands worldwide, creating and manufacturing fragrance oils for Fine Fragrance, Personal Care, Home Care, Hair Care, and Household products. With production plants, creative centers, and R&D facilities across the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, we combine creativity, innovation, and technical expertise to deliver exceptional fragrance solutions. We are proud to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace with employees representing more than 30 countries. What We Offer - Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Early Fridays (2:00 PM finish)
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
Equal Employment Opportunity Cosmo International Fragrances is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Recruitment Notice All official job opportunities are posted on Cosmo International Fragrances' careers page and verified job boards. We will never request personal or financial information during the recruitment process.
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