Managing Director - Fragrance

About the business:

This business is an internationally established fragrance house with a growing global presence across fine fragrance, personal care, home care and air care markets. With a strong heritage in scent creation and innovation, the business partners with leading regional and international consumer brands, delivering tailored fragrance solutions supported by creative, technical and commercial expertise.

As part of its continued investment and expansion within Europe, the company is seeking a Managing Director based in Germany, to drive the next phase of commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the overall German business operation with full commercial and operational accountability

· Drive profitable growth through strategic customer management and business development initiatives

· Develop and execute regional commercial strategies aligned with broader international objectives

· Lead, mentor and develop cross-functional teams across Sales, Evaluation, Fragrance Development and Technical functions

· Maintain and strengthen senior-level customer relationships across branded and private label accounts

· Oversee budgeting, financial performance and P&L management for the local organisation

· Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, accountability and customer excellence

· Act as a key representative of the business within the regional fragrance and consumer goods market

Key Requirements

· Demonstrated leadership experience within the fragrance industry (minimum 5+ years In a leadership role)

· Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to drive growth in the European market.

· Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within an international business environment

· Track record of managing business performance and commercial accountability at country or regional level

· Strategic, relationship-oriented and commercially pragmatic leadership style

· Fluent German and English language capabilities preferred