Assistant Fragrance Evaluator

Lebermuth Co•South Bend, IN

21h•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 (e.g., Microsoft Teams, SharePoint) to support communication and document sharing. Skilled in leveraging project management tools and willing to learn new technologies and internal systems that enhance workflow and efficiency.
Language & Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally across diverse audiences. Skilled in writing accurate, concise business correspondence, project updates, and customer communications aligned with brand tone. Capable of presenting information effectively in meetings, facilitating discussions, and responding confidently to questions from internal teams and external clients. Demonstrates active listening, asks clarifying questions, and adapts communication style to promote collaboration and shared understanding.
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies: Maintains composure under pressure and demonstrates empathy in team interactions. Builds trust and alignment across teams by fostering collaboration and guiding others toward shared goals—even without direct supervisory responsibility. Embraces feedback, seeks opportunities to learn, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Represents the organization with integrity, respect, and professionalism in all internal and external interactions. Navigates ambiguity and change with confidence and a solutions-focused attitude, helping maintain team morale and momentum.
Culture Match Behaviors : Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a strong drive to create impact. Demonstrates curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit while being an effective listener and respectful problem-solver. Commits to continuous learning and actively contributes to team success through adaptability and engagement.
Physical and Sensory Demands / Environmental Conditions / Equipment Used This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, electronic devices, photocopiers, filing systems/cabinets and fax machines. Ability to sit at desk for 4+ hours per day. Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen frequently. Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day. Ability to read and respond due to the nature of work, frequently throughout the day. Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer frequently. Ability to listen to vendors and internal customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly, frequently throughout the day. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently. Lifting up to 15 lbs. sporadically.

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.
Promotes a safe food culture by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, assisting with cleaning and sanitation throughout the production areas, and accurately completing Lebermuth required paperwork (i.e., equipment logs, regulatory documentation) to ensure the safe production and shipment of quality food products.
The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities, and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.