About us
At Symrise, we create inspiring fragrances that connect with consumers around the world. As a Fragrance Development Intern, you will support our Fragrance Development Managers (FDMs) in bringing innovative concepts to life while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic and international environment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to market trends, product development processes, and to develop a basic understanding of fragrances and olfactory evaluation.
Your Role
- Support Fragrance Development Managers in their daily activities and project follow-up
- Assist in managing and updating the market products database (global and regional launches)
- Maintain and organize the market products room (fridge), ensuring proper registration and tracking
- Organize and coordinate smelling sessions with marketing and creation teams
- Prepare olfactive sessions (materials, samples, logistics)
- Follow up on internal and external sample and product orders
- Organize materials, including fragrance samples and market products (classification, storage, and tracking)
- Support inventory management and keep tracking tools (Excel) up to date
- Raise application sample orders for internal evaluation and external shipments (SAP)
- Assist in the preparation of olfactory descriptions using PowerPoint
- Maintain the fragrance library in line with Symrise corporate guidelines and market needs
- Provide support in the laboratory when required
- Assist with packaging and shipment tasks
About you
- Student currently enrolled in a university degree or any academic background with interest in fragrances.
- Availability for a part-time or full time internship under a university agreement.
- Minimum level of English required
- Strong interest in the fragrance, cosmetics, or FMCG industry (no prior experience in fragrances is required)
- Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Curious, hands-on, and eager to learn
Our Offer
- Hands-on learning experience within a global and innovative company
- Exposure to real fragrance development projects and market insights
- Collaboration with experienced professionals across diverse functions
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Job Reference: EA04548
