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Complete training programme, perform assigned duties and shadow senior colleagues in order to gain knowledge and experience in Fragrance Evaluation area, according to learning plan and company talent needs.

Core Responsibilities Fragrance Evaluation Development

• Develop basic fragrance understanding including history, raw materials, fragrance families and perfume archetypes through guided learning and self-study

Undertake assignments in category teams and develop deep understanding of evaluation protocols, market and consumer dynamics, best sellers and best smellers within the categories Understand the brief process and develop ability to complete simple briefs with coaching from CFM, using IBIS system. Shadow more senior evaluators on real-time briefs

• Undertake assignments in other departments to gain in-depth understanding of related functions in the organisation

Evaluation Training Programme

• Commit to, and complete on time, all stages of Evaluation Training Programme as agreed with CFD or CFM responsible for guiding training

Givaudan Systems

• Develop ability to search Galleria for fragrance candidates/creative starting points
• Develop ability to search Fragrance Land for relevant themes

Activation and Gallery

• Participate in meetings relating to building and curating the best in class fragrance collection
• Participate in activation projects requiring fast and efficient selection of fragrances from oil or blind

Academic Background
University Degree (or equivalent) Verbal and written command of English

• Demonstrated:

o Proficiency in using common PC applications
o Competent olfactory skills: ability to define, recognize and memorize olfactory notes and fragrance language terms and determine olfactory directions (to be assessed by standardized olfactory test)

Professional Experience

• Some work experience welcome, but not necessary

Technical Skills
Evaluation/Applications Skills
Acquire Raw Material understanding Willingness to acquire and incorporate basic understanding of consumer olfactory preferences into fragrance evaluation

• Ability to build competent knowledge of fragrance applications across categories and reactions/interactions across different bases
• Develop understanding of Givaudan Applications/Evaluation/Research methodologies, principles, protocols and documentation

Industry/Market Knowledge

• Develop basic knowledge of fragrance products, general market dynamics, and key customers

Customer Knowledge/Relationship

• Ability to build knowledge of customers' products and processes

Givaudan Systems

• Ability to learn to effectively utilize Givaudan systems (IBIS, Fragranceland, Galleria etc.) to identify themes and resources to meet project priorities

Project Management

• Understanding of Givaudan's brief process and functional interfaces
• Time Management skill

Activation

• Take all opportunities to build cross category knowledge
• Start to develop ability to select and submit from oil or blind for activation projects
• At ease with digital solutions
• Develop opportunistic mindset - ability to balance speed of response and fragrance quality

Language
Must have a good English level.
Other additional language (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese…) is very welcome.

Competencies
Demonstrates self-awareness Drives results

• Decision quality
• Nimble learning
• Customer focus
• Communicates Effectively
• Business Insights
• Manages Complexity

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s 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.