Evaluation Manager

Bell • Northbrook, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bell Flavors & Fragrances, we believe fragrance has the power to transform everyday moments into memorable experiences. We are looking for a passionate, curious, and creative Fragrance Evaluation Manager to help create scents consumers will love. This role involves partnering with perfumers to bring fragrance ideas to life, evaluating and selecting fragrances that delight consumers and excite customers, and turning trends, culture, and consumer insights into fragrance inspiration. The manager will lead projects from concept through customer presentation and collaborate with various internal teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Biology, or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in fragrance evaluation and/or fragrance development.
• Genuine interest in and passion for fragrances.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and distinguish subtle nuances in fragrance compositions.
• An olfactive assessment will be administered to evaluate sensory acuity.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate olfactive experiences and provide constructive feedback.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to adapt to evolving priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• You cannot walk through a store without smelling everything.
• You combine creativity, science, and strategy.
• You love collaboration and solving challenges.
• You are curious, organized, and energized by innovation.
• You have strong olfactive abilities and a passion for fragrance and industry evaluation experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with perfumers to bring fragrance ideas to life.
• Evaluate and select fragrances that delight consumers and excite customers.
• Turn trends, culture, and consumer insights into fragrance inspiration.
• Lead projects from concept through customer presentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Consumer Science, Regulatory, and Creative teams.
• Present fragrance stories and recommendations with confidence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range $62,500 - $100,000.
• Help shape products consumers use every day, from personal care and home fragrances to fine fragrance innovations.
• Collaborate with talented perfumers, marketers, scientists, and industry innovators in a dynamic, creative environment.
• Gain exposure to emerging consumer trends and market insights that influence leading global brands.
• Contribute to projects that blend creativity, science, and innovation to develop winning fragrance solutions.
• Experience continuous learning and professional growth through hands-on involvement in diverse and impactful projects.
• Be part of a company where every project presents an opportunity to discover new trends, influence brands, and create the next generation of successful fragrances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level