Career Details

Certified Fragrance Sales Specialist

Description

The Program is an in-depth, detailed course that provides the fragrance sales specialists with the specific knowledge needed to increase the customer's fragrance purchasing experience and grow sales. The study content includes 5 chapters encompassing the history of fragrance, composition & perfumery, the sense of smell, the consumer & the marketplace and the art of selling fragrance.

Certifying Organization

The Fragrance Foundation

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Professional Certification in Advanced Service and Sales

Certifying Organization

National Retail Federation Foundation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Sales Professional

Certifying Organization

Manufacturers Representatives Educational Research Foundation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Product Marketing Manager

Certifying Organization

Association of International Product Marketing and Management

Type

B - Advanced

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