MARKETING MANAGER AFRICA (a) 100 %

We are a dynamic, fast-growing family business and one of the leading mid-sized fragrance houses. Our diversity is reflected in our highly international customer base as well as in our team-oriented and motivated colleagues. Our success is not only due to our creative capabilities but also to our unique and sustainable quality, as well as our responsible approach to external partners and employees. In our exceptional company building, you will find not only studio-like creative laboratories and offices but also state-of-the-art industrial production facilities.

To help us pursue our corporate strategy of sustainable, responsible, qualitative and quantitative growth, we are looking for an experienced professional to join our team at our headquarters in Dietlikon (Switzerland).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Development, elaboration and presentation of customized and proactive trend presentations considering product, target group and market trends for African cosmetics customers
• Strategic and proactive approach to the further development of African customers in the fine fragrance and personal care sector
• Development and evaluation of olfactory concepts in collaboration with the Fragrance Design & Sales departments
• General market and trend monitoring in the areas of ingredients trends and consumer goods with the help of various trend research tools and store checks on site in Africa
• Regular business trips (2-3 times a year) to Africa for customer meetings and store checks
• Briefing of graphic designers for the creation of mock-ups and layouts
• Regular collaboration with various departments such as Sales, Fragrance Design, Perfumery and R&D
• Creating advertising texts and poetic fragrance descriptions

WHAT WE EXPECT

• Completed university degree with a focus on marketing & communications or other recognized further training in this field
• At least 5 years of experience in B2B marketing in the cosmetics sector, preferably in fragrance development
• Excellent presentation skills and strong analytical skills for conducting portfolio analysis of cosmetic products and trend research
• Proven experience in product marketing or brand management
• Strong graphic skills for the creation of aesthetic mood boards and a flair for copywriting
• Fluent in French and English, preferably also German
• Enthusiasm for African culture and fragrances, beauty and lifestyle
• Proactive, reliable, precise, efficient and team-oriented way of working
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• A friendly and open culture, low employee turnover and a young, motivated team
• Individual growth opportunities and flexible work arrangements (hybrid options)
• Work in an international and multicultural environment with development centers in Switzerland, France and Malaysia as well as various sales offices worldwide
• A working environment in one of the most modern and inspiring buildings in our industry with a range of attractive supplementary benefits that contribute to an optimal work–life balance

if you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

We look forward to receiving your application together with your salary expectations atjobs@luzi.com