For 30 years, Bebat has been giving used batteries a new life, by collecting them, sorting them, and providing for their reuse or recycling. The metals and valuable materials are removed and reused as raw materials. All other streams are of course also processed properly. We are an environmental organisation with collection results at world level and we strive to recycle more and better. We implement the extended producer responsibility of battery producers.
Some facts about Bebat:
Leading in Europe and benchmark worldwide
· 96% of Belgians know Bebat
· 6,000 customers with top players in various sectors
· 23,000 collection points
· Active in Belgium, for large batteries on a European level
· Own sorting and dismantling company with unique know-how
Marketing Manager
You are responsible for the marketing of one of Belgium’s best-known environmental brands. Bebat runs strong B2C campaigns to raise public awareness and operates in a complex, technical and fast-evolving B2B environment. We also act as the marketing department for the group’s sister organisations (including Sortbat, Watt4ever, BebatPro and Reneos). As Marketing Manager you lead the marketing team (4 people), steer the advertising and media agencies with a firm hand, and are responsible for both day-to-day management and strategic direction.
A taste of what you’ll do:
You are responsible for all marketing activities of Bebat and the group — B2C, B2B, PR and stakeholder campaigns alike
You build a strong media and marketing strategy and challenge the media and advertising agencies on strategy, creative, planning, rates and results
You ensure smooth collaboration with internal clients as well as with external agencies (media, PR, content, creative)
You sign off on campaign concepts, content and media plans, along with the associated budgets
You steer several ongoing marketing projects and make sure campaigns, content and communication are perfectly aligned
You quickly get to grips with complex, shifting market conditions and translate them into clear direction for your team
You liaise internally with the other departments (operations, digital services, etc.)
You track results and KPIs, safeguard the marketing budget and report to the management team
Your profile
At least 10 years’ experience as a Marketing Manager or in a comparable role, including at least 8 years in a leadership position
Solid B2B marketing experience in a complex, technical and fast-evolving environment — and you enjoy doing it
Experience with strong B2C brands and campaigns; PR experience is a plus
Excellent knowledge of the Belgian media landscape, and the nerve to challenge media agencies
Leading a team positively and helping it grow, while also taking ownership and rolling up your sleeves — switching easily between strategy and execution
At ease in a fast-changing market: you pick up trends quickly and bring the necessary maturity. Experience in a shared services environment is a plus
Strong in planning and stakeholder management
Excellent Dutch; French and English are a plus
What we offer you?
A key role in a socially relevant organisation with a clear sustainability mission
A position with broad responsibility and visible impact
The opportunity to translate our sustainability mission into strong campaigns, sharp positioning and measurable results
A close-knit team where collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement are central
A competitive salary package supplemented with fringe benefits
Working at our site in Tienen, with the option to work from home