Event Manager, Fine Fragrance, Perfumery & Beauty - New York, NY

About dsm-firmenich We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise. With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet. #webringprogresstolife

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dsm-firmenich.com

10,001+ employees

Chemical Manufacturing

Public Company

759k LinkedIn followers

Raised $2.7B

• Own end-to-end planning and delivery of fine fragrance industry events, client experiences, conferences and executive visits
• Manage event roadmaps, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies, while maintaining clear visibility across all workstreams
• Coordinate creative and content production, internal marketing teams, vendors, suppliers and building management
• Maintain the external event calendar and manage client, guest and speaker lists, invitations and follow-up communication
• Align leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, drive decisions and remove blockers to keep delivery on track
• Connect creative, perfumery, marketing, commercial and event-production teams to deliver a seamless, brand-right experience
• A chance to create high-impact experiences at the intersection of perfumery, creativity, innovation and client partnership
• Collaboration with expert perfumers, marketers, commercial leaders and creative teams serving world-renowned brands
• Empowerment to lead complex projects, make meaningful contributions and take accountability for outcomes
• A fast-moving, global environment where curiosity, initiative and fresh ideas are valued
• Opportunities to grow through exposure to senior stakeholders, strategic clients and leading industry platforms
• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
• 7+ years of experience leading complex client, corporate or industry events; Fragrance, beauty, luxury or creative-industry experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, vendors, deadlines, risks and dependencies from concept through execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working across senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Highly autonomous, organized and solutions-oriented, with sound judgment and a proactive approach to removing blockers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project-management tools; Ability to travel and support events outside standard business hours as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, communications, hospitality, business or related field
• The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $110,000-$130,000.
• In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.
• About dsm-firmenich
• At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
• Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.
• From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.
• And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.
• Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.
• The application process
• Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by October 23, 2026.
• Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
• At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.
• And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.
• Agency statement
• We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

• Annual incentive pay
• Retirement savings plan
• Health care coverage
• Paid time off
• Recognition programs