As Account & Project Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
* Build a sustainable trust relationship with various contacts in your client portfolio, including some Flemish waste inter-municipal associations, the operational private partners active in their regions, and the recyclers for the different plastic streams.
* Coordinate activities and manage contracts with plastic recyclers in Belgium and neighboring countries.
* Be the primary contact within the company for plastic recycling and work closely with colleagues from other teams such as quality & control, design for recycling, and innovation.
* Manage the contracts between the company and about three Flemish inter-municipal associations.
* Organize and evaluate market inquiries for the collection of PMD, paper cardboard, and glass with your inter-municipal associations working with private partners.
* Be responsible for budget monitoring, data tracking, and awareness-raising.
* Focus on operational and cost efficiency and strive to optimize recycling processes and associated administrative tasks.
* Safeguard the interests and respond to the needs of recyclers and inter-municipal associations in various internal consultations and topics, always aiming for optimal service delivery.
* Coordinate one or more internal projects as a project manager (with guidance from the Project Management Officer) and be encouraged to take the initiative within a continuously evolving organization.
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
* Hold a master's degree with a scientific background.
* Fluent in Dutch, French, and English
* Relevant work experience, preferably in managing projects related to plastic production or recycling.
* Excellent communication skills, both orally and written.
* Ability to persuade people using relevant and compelling arguments to defend your standpoint and handle counterarguments effectively.
* Work accurately and with an analytical mindset.
* Have sufficient affinity with numbers to manage large budgets.
* Results, solutions, and customer-oriented and proactive.
* Active listener and ability to create an open dialogue with both external and internal stakeholders.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
* Work in a dynamic and innovative environment at the forefront of sustainability initiatives.
* Receive a competitive salary package based on your experience.
* Access an extra-legal benefits package including a company car or mobility budget, meal vouchers, net allowances, insurance coverage, phone, laptop, and more.
* Benefit from Professional development opportunities to enrich your sustainability, and waste management expertise.
* Become part of a collaborative and supportive team environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized.