United Brands Association - Vacancies

Brand Manager D&L

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:27:39 +0100

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours”, is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture. Today, with a turnover of around 1,3 billion euros and a team of more than 3,600 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers. GBfoods Belgium is the corporate brand of D&L, Royco, Aïki, Liebig, Lacroix, De Blauwe Hand and Oxo.

As Brand Manager for our biggest brand, Devos & Lemmens, you will be the driving force behind its brand growth in the foodservice combined with strategic projects in retail. You combine strategic thinking with a sharp feel for brand and customer, translating market insights into strong, future-proof brand choices. With a conscious eye, you help D&L continue to grow in a rapidly changing foodservice & retail landscape. You will be part of our dynamic marketing team and report directly to the Marketing Manager.

Here’s what you’ll do:

Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to develop and execute impactful marketing strategies that drive brand growth mainly across foodservice and retail.
Conduct thorough market analyses to uncover trends, consumer behaviors, and competitive landscapes.
Shape our brand’s future with a robust innovation pipeline, leveraging both consumer insights and food retailer needs.
Build effective B2B marketing media campaigns to accelerate acquisition, strengthen loyalty, and improve retention.
Play an active role in shaping & implementing the promotion and activation strategy within the foodservice environment.
Manage agency relationships to ensure seamless execution and alignment with brand objectives.
Serve as a recognized authority on your brands and categories within the organization, contributing to strategic business meetings and reviews.

What can we offer you?

A dynamic and fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities.
The chance to work with leading brands and make a real impact.
A culture built on ownership, joy, authenticity, and proximity, where your contributions truly matter.
A job with purpose, actively shaping sustainability efforts and a greener future.
A supportive and passionate team that challenges and inspires you to grow.
An opportunity to take ownership, drive results, and develop your own career.

About you

You hold a Master’s degree in Economics, Marketing, or a related field and have at least 5 years of hands‑on marketing experience.
You have proven expertise in product and brand management, with a genuine passion for food. Experience driving NPD is a strong plus.
You look back to relevant experience in the foodservice channel. Solid knowledge of the Belgian retail and foodservice landscape are significant advantages.
You are fluent in Dutch, and have a strong proficiency in French and English to navigate our multilingual environment.
You bring strong leadership and project management skills, combined with sharp analytical thinking and commercial acumen.
You are able to craft and communicate a compelling brand vision.

Senior Research Consultant

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:20:00 +0100

Ipsos Unlimited Understanding is looking for a qualitative Senior Research Consultant with an apt for strategic brand advice! Do you dare to dive deep and uncover the real drivers of consumer behavior? Do you see it as a challenge to translate qualitative data into concrete, strategic recommendations that truly help our international clients, with a diverse set of global and local brands? Then you are the qualitative Senior Research Consultant we are looking for!

At Ipsos Unlimited Understanding, our qualitative research department, we go beyond just data. We deliver in-depth insights into attitudes, motivations and behaviors that determine consumer behavior.

As a qualitative Senior Research Consultant, you are the bridge between data and strategy. You are an indispensable partner for our (inter)national clients in the FMCG sector, advising them on optimizing their products, services and customer experiences.

What makes your role unique?

You are not just a researcher; you are a consultant who formulates strategic recommendations based on in-depth qualitative research. You combine analytical thinking with a good dose of creativity and commercial insight. Your challenges?

You co-develop innovative and winning proposals and pitches, from standard briefs to complex, challenging projects.
You lead (inter)national qualitative research projects from A to Z, from designing discussion guides to analyzing and interpreting data, taking into account cultural nuances.
You present findings and recommendations to clients in a clear, concise and convincing manner.
You identify trends and developments within the FMCG sector and translate these into concrete applications for our clients.
You build and maintain strong relationships with international clients.

Do you recognize yourself in this?

You have extensive experience in qualitative research.
You have a strong knowledge of the FMCG sector.
You are a creative thinker with a commercial mindset and excellent storytelling skills.
You have a flexible, innovative and analytical working style.
You are skilled in project management and know how to structure.
You are result-oriented and driven.
Your mother tongue is Dutch or French and you are highly fluent in English.
You like to be part of a diverse team (both senior experts and young talents, different nationalities, …)

What can you expect from us?

A competitive package with extralegal benefits based on your experience and expertise, along with 28 days of vacation and 2 paid volunteer days.
We offer you the opportunity to lease a bicycle at a more advantageous rate.
An environment where your efforts and achievements are recognized and rewarded.
We are passionate about our work and find a good work-life balance equally important. As a result, we offer you a hybrid work environment where you can work from home flexibly during two days per week after an onboarding period.
You will join a small and friendly team with colleagues that are happy to welcome you, support you and teach you everything on the job.
You will have numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth through training and career opportunities.
We are a Sports Award winning company. We engage in numerous sports activities such as cycling weekends, ski and snowboard initiations, marathons, wall climbing, padel, surfing, power dancing, etc. Our Energy program doesn’t only entail a sports pillar, we also focus on your mental health and healthy food.
Every time, our Ipsos colleagues look forward to our afterwork drinks, summer party and New Year's party.
Finally, we value corporate social responsibility and try to make a positive contribution by organizing numerous activities such as a river clean-up, zero waste actions, tree planting, etc.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now via the online form on our Global Career site and become part of our team!

Questions?

Project Manager - Events

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:19:09 +0200

Become the driving force behind Belgium’s most influential marketing events!

UBA Belgium, the association of Belgian brands, is looking for an experienced Project Manager Events. We support brand builders by empowering, inspiring and representing them. Our events – from Trends Day to Media Date and the UBA Xmas Lunch – are iconic within the Belgian marketing landscape, and you will have the opportunity to take them to an even higher level.

Your role

As Project Manager Events, you are the central link in the organisation of our events. From venue selection to ticket sales, from partner coordination to on‑site execution: you manage the entire project flow from A to Z and ensure flawless delivery. You think, plan and lead, while seamlessly bringing together member‑sponsors, suppliers, speakers and internal stakeholders.

What you will do

Event Project Management: plan, budget and coordinate flagship and smaller C‑suite events. Manage logistical and contractual aspects. Prepare the P&L per event.
Ticketing & administration: daily follow‑up of registrations, ensuring smooth and accurate handling of invoicing and participant management.
Stakeholder & partner management: guide and brief partners, sponsors and speakers. Work closely with the event agency.
Event communication: coordinate deadlines for visual assets, plan and align communication campaigns, maintain press relations, and ensure event information on websites is accurate and up to date.
On‑site coordination: take operational leadership during events in tandem with UBA’s fixed event partner, with strong attention to experience and flow.
Evaluation & optimisation: use data insights and feedback to continuously improve future events.

Who you are

At least 3 to 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in events or marketing
Strong organisational skills; structured and able to perform under pressure
Communicative, assertive and efficient in stakeholder management
Analytically minded, with strong skills in P&L management, budgeting and Excel
Professional command of Dutch and English; good working knowledge of French

What we offer

A key role in Belgium’s most leading marketing events
A dynamic working environment with autonomy and growth opportunities
A competitive salary package with benefits
A team driven by passion, quality and collaboration

Ready to transform UBA events?
Send your CV and motivation letter to An Louwagie, Director Operations – an@ubabelgium.be, and make a real impact.