MANE is a fifth-generation family-owned company, globally recognized for creativity and innovation in the world of fragrance. Since 1871, we've been crafting scents that enrich daily life and celebrate individuality.
In the Middle East, fragrances are a symbol of elegance and heritage. At MANE, we combine our expertise with a deep respect for tradition to create exceptional olfactory experiences. We capture what moves. Be part of a legacy that values artistry, sustainability, and diversity.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Fine Fragrance Development Manager to join MANE. In this role, you will drive the creation of distinctive perfumes that reflect MANE Group's strategic vision and values. You'll oversee fragrance projects from concept through completion, collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution.
Reporting directly to the Fine Fragrance Creation Director, your expertise in olfaction and project management will be essential to delivering highquality fragrances that meet customer expectations and market demands, while reinforcing MANE's reputation for innovation and excellence.
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead perfume projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams (Perfumers, CI, Sales, Marketing, Lab) to meet customer specifications.
- Determine appropriate resources and workflows for each project, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Validate perfumes for customer submission and consumer testing, providing expert guidance throughout the evaluation process.
- Identify opportunities and proactively develop initiatives and projects.
- Manage the company's perfume collection, analyzing market changes and identifying opportunities for product enhancement.
- This role partners with sales and participates in client-facing engagement on strategic accounts to promote products and advise on collection updates.
- Maintain comprehensive records of creative development and market analysis to inform future strategies.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (Master's preferred).
- 8–15 years of fragrance development experience, ideally within the Middle East market.
- Expertise and formal education (ISIPCA, École Supérieure du Parfum, Grasse Institute of Perfumery, or others) in olfaction, fragrance evaluation techniques, and technical fragrance knowledge.
- Proven project management skills, with ability to manage multiple and complex projects independently.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
- Fluency in English; French and Arabic proficiency are a plus.
- Creativity, adaptability, and analytical thinking, with job related IT proficiency to support innovation.
What We Offer:
- Stability and legacy in the fragrance industry.
- Family-owned values of trust and growth.
- Long-term career growth in a supportive environment that values development, creativity, and work-life balance.
- Energetic, results-driven team with competitive compensation and benefits aligned to market standards.
