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Associate Director Marketing, Personal Care

Plainsboro, NJ US

Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

An Associate Director at dsm-firmenich will be integral in executing our marketing strategies to reflect the vibrant, dynamic pace of our industry while focusing on both client and consumer needs. This role demands a proactive approach, staying current with industry movements, product debuts, and trends within the personal care and home fragrance sectors. The ideal candidate will be adept at crafting creative content and storytelling leveraging industry and category trends that strikes a chord with our target demographic.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your key responsibilities:

• Drive creative, cross-category initiatives to deliver innovative experiences and solutions to leverage for clients across all category segmentations.

• Implement marketing strategies and presentations that align with the company’s creative vision and business objectives.

• Conduct gap analyses to effectively identify and communicate opportunities for Business Development for given brands, clients or categories

• Analyze internal/external data sources - retail sales data, cross-cultural global trends and consumer insights to uncover new opportunity areas with high impact fragrance propositions.

• Develop and deliver high impact, inspiring and influential client presentations and pitches to senior level clients.

• Work closely with Sales and Evaluation to support customer projects and establish appropriate olfactory direction to win briefs.

We bring

• A vibrant, creative atmosphere where innovation in fragrance is celebrated.

• A competitive salary package complemented by extensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Numerous career advancement opportunities supported by access to ongoing training and professional development.

• An opportunity to be part of a team that is at the cutting edge of the fragrance industry, continuously pushing the limits.

You bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field, complemented by a robust understanding of cross-category branding.

• 10+ years of marketing experience, ideally with a strong fragrance knowledge of the air and home care industries.

• Proven expertise in brand development and category management specifically in the home and fragrance sectors.

• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of executing projects from inception to fruition.

• Outstanding communication skills, capable of conveying intricate product details and brand ethos.

• A self-starter who is resourceful, inquisitive, and open to explore new methodologies and solutions.

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.