Sr. Marketing Manager Fragrance

At Takasago we believe innovation creativity and purpose go hand in hand. We are a global leader in flavors fragrances fine chemicals and aroma ingredients dedicated to enriching lives through scent technology and craftsmanship. Headquartered in Japan with operations in 28 countries Takasago is proudly ranked #1 in Asia and #8 globally among top flavor and fragrance companies.

We are currently seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to join our Fragrance Home & Personal Care (HPC) team. This role is ideal for a strategic creative marketer who is passionate about consumer behavior emerging trends and the art and science of scent.

The Role

As Senior Marketing Manager you will partner closely with commercial creative and global teams to develop compelling insight-driven fragrance strategies for high-profile home and personal care clients. You will translate market trends cultural insights and olfactive expertise into impactful concepts that inspire customers and drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative marketing strategy for client briefs including market analysis trend insights concept development olfactive storytelling brand positioning and launch activation ideas
• Develop and deliver engaging multimedia presentations to local and multinational clients often at the executive level
• Translate global trends and market insights into brand-relevant scent-driven recommendations and white-space opportunities
• Proactively inspire internal teams (Perfumers Evaluation Commercial) with emerging fragrance lifestyle and cultural trends
• Maintain deep knowledge of global HPC markets key launches innovations and fragrance trends
• Apply Takasagos proprietary R&D technologies and tools to consumer-facing product concepts
• Collaborate across global affiliates to share insights and drive innovation
• Travel locally and domestically (15%) for client meetings and presentations

Qualifications & Experience

• 8 years of experience in brand category fragrance or FMCG marketing
• MBA preferred; BS/BA with significant experience considered
• Strong olfactive knowledge and scent vocabulary preferred
• Proven ability to present confidently to senior leaders and diverse audiences
• Strategic thinker with strong creative sensibility and aesthetic judgment
• Excellent collaboration skills in fast-paced cross-cultural environments
• Passion for fragrance storytelling and consumer-centric innovation

Why Takasago

• Global leader with a strong legacy and forward-looking innovation culture
• Collaborative inclusive environment that values growth balance and purpose
• Competitive benefits including flexible work arrangements tuition assistance comprehensive health coverage robust retirement plans and employee assistance programs effective the first day of employment

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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Takasago Career Site

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Takasago is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity sex/gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability genetic information marital status civil union status familial status religion national origin or citizenship military service status or any other category protected by law.