Head of Fragrance Ingredients Business (m/f/d)

Givaudan seeks a Head of Fragrance Ingredients Business in Vernier, Switzerland, to lead global commercial and marketing strategies for the division.

This senior leadership role provides global oversight for the Fragrance Ingredients Business, aligning divisional strategy with market execution. The position serves as the primary link between strategic goals, annual targets, and commercial performance, reporting directly to the Global Head of S&T Fragrances.

Responsibilities

• Convert divisional commercial and marketing strategies into specific business area objectives, setting clear targets for regional Sales and global Marketing teams.
• Assist divisional management in tracking global business performance, including sales results, marketing campaigns, and portfolio changes.
• Direct the rollout of global marketing plans and pricing strategies to maintain a consistent company presence and competitive edge across markets.
• Collaborate with regional teams, creation, and operations to enhance customer engagement and coordinate go-to-market execution that delivers value.
• Drive global alignment in product portfolio management, marketing messaging, and sales approaches.
• Coordinate divisional projects like portfolio rationalization, customer segmentation, and strategic account frameworks.
• Ensure consistent application of global sales processes, forecasting methodologies, and performance dashboards.
• Lead the global Business Area team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing between Sales, Marketing, and supporting functions.
• Represent the Fragrance Ingredients Business in divisional and corporate forums, contributing strategic insights from market and commercial perspectives.
• Liaise with cross-functional partners including Finance, Operations, HR, EHS, Regulatory, and Innovation to ensure efficient and compliant commercial operations.
• Monitor market and competitor trends, providing strategic recommendations on opportunities, challenges, and marketing priorities.
• Contribute to planning and budgeting cycles, ensuring the right balance between sales targets and marketing resources.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• Over 20 years’ experience in senior leadership roles within international organisations.
• Proven success leading integrated Sales and Marketing functions, ideally within the fragrance or specialty ingredients industry.
• Strong background in commercial strategy, global account management, and marketing communications.
• Deep knowledge of B2B commercial models, marketing frameworks, and portfolio management processes.
• Advanced analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.

Nice to have

• Fluent in English and French is an advantage

What the company offers

• Healthcare support
• Paid Time Off and family leave
• Retirement plan
• Sport and leisure clubs
• Company shop
• Staff restaurant
• Mobility allowance

About the company

Givaudan is a global leader in food innovations, craft-inspired fragrances, and beauty and wellbeing solutions. With over 17,000 employees worldwide, the company values diverse perspectives from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

• Delivers food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions.
• The company has more than 17,000 employees around the world.
• Givaudan values diverse perspectives from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.