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 Takasago’s 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

Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Takasago Career Site

For questions regarding the application process, please contact: [email protected]

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.