Symrise is constantly changing and growing. Our employees are the dynamic heart of the corporation, and they are always willing to shape and mold the development process in an active and innovative fashion. This strength is what has made Symrise such a successful company. And it is this strength we build on. After all, even the best of the best cannot rest on their laurels — they have to keep striving to improve and be even better.
To support our employees in developing their career we initiated our Symrise Academy.
Creativity, a "nose" for scents and market knowledge are only a few of the things a successful perfumer needs to have. In training our employees, the Perfumers’ Academy goes far beyond these fundamentals and breaks new ground in professional development. The multi-phase program not only educates perfumers — it inspires them.
• In our Perfumery School students are taught about raw materials and trained in the three fields of Fine Fragrance, Personal Care and Household Products. This program is followed by a stay abroad. Applicants must pass an extensive sensory abilities test to enroll in the program.
• The courses for graduates and postgraduates include training in chemistry, techniques in presenting fragrance creations, competence in coaching and mentoring and developing financial awareness to business.
• Our senior perfumers take part in Scent Expeditions — worldwide journeys to countries of particular interest and relevance from an olfactory, cultural or market perspective. Discovering the origin of scents, encountering people on site and exploring markets, production facilities and growing areas: all of these things become a source of inspiration and open the doors to expanding creative and technical expertise once again, even for more experienced perfumers.
Training is a matter of taste — at least when it comes to the field of flavorings. The Flavor Academy offers international training programs for becoming a junior flavorist and a product and application development technologist. Applicants must pass an aptitude test in theory and sensory abilities to enroll in the program.
The program for junior flavorists lasts two years and covers amongst others basic training of raw materials and the basics of development, analysis and application technology, a practical phase, in which they work in their home region as well as a study-abroad phase to become familiar with sensory preferences of other regions. In the final phase our students have to independently develop a “masterpiece” flavoring composition and to pass a final exam on theory.
The training program for product and application development technologists in the beverage sector is offered to people who have completed studies in food technology. It consists of a 10-week basic course followed by a series of electives:
• The basic course teaches students about the fundamentals of raw materials and application technologies and covers project management and techniques for communication and presentation.
• In the elective phase, employees can choose between different modules in alcoholic applications, emulsions and beverage compounds.
• The final phase involves creating a "masterpiece" beverage composition and passing a test which qualifies students to become a junior beverage development technologist.
Managers at Symrise have major responsibilities in different areas — for a subject, a client, a project and/or a team of their own. The courses at the Leadership Academy are aimed at managers, giving them customized development initiatives that suit both their needs and the fields where they work. After all, there is one thing we are sure of: excellent management is a matter of both personality type and competence.
Our courses for managers:
• High Performance Sales Training is a comprehensive program for employees who are directly responsible for clients. Participants are taught how to interact with key clients, including analyzing clients and markets, techniques for communication and presentation, business strategies and planning.
• The High Performance Communication Training is focused specifically on developing managerial competence in communicating and presentation skills.
• The Leadership Toolbox covers current management issues such as mergers & acquisitions.
• Leadership Coaching is a customized, part-time coaching program especially designed for select members of management.
We not only have confidence that our employees give their best, we are also confident that they will work towards their professional development and careers. The Symrise Academy is the platform for new perspectives in our corporation — both professionally and personally.
At Symrise, learning is a life-long project which we want to make available to all dedicated employees. In this light, we see training and professional qualifications as inspiration for all of the senses, including the "sixth sense" of creativity.
Our employees do a lot for us. We do a lot for our employees. The key to our joint success is a systematic approach to talent management, and our Symrise Academy is a critical part of it.
