Trade Marketing Specialist
Zaventem – 3 days onsite, 2 days from home
Please note: Our Belgian office will be relocating to Haverlee in March 2026
Permanent (Full time 40 hours or 4 days considered)
ZEISS is technology and innovation. Founded in Germany in 1846, we're an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the optics and optoelectronics industries generating more than 10.8 billion Euros in revenue with around 46,000 employees across 50 countries around the globe.
As a company wholly owned by a foundation, ZEISS is rooted in and committed to responsibility in all its activities. Therefore, 15% of revenue is currently invested in science and R&D. As the pioneer of scientific optics, we continue to challenge the limits of human imagination. With our passion for excellence we create value for our customers and inspire the world to see in new ways.
In the Benelux, we operate from three locations: Breda in the Netherlands and Zaventem and Leuven in Belgium. In total, there are about 200 employees working in the Benelux. Our beautiful head office in Breda connects us through open communication, pride in our products and innovations and a pleasant working atmosphere. We're looking for a Trade Marketeer to join us in Belgium, Zaventem.
Your Role
As a Trade Marketer, you are the link between marketing and the opticians who work with ZEISS. You support our clients with creative and visually strong marketing solutions that contribute to their visibility and our brand positioning. You will work closely with your 3 colleagues within the marketing team, as well as with your sales colleagues and external partners. You will report directly to the Commercial Manager Vision Care in Belgium.
* Developing and supporting customer-oriented marketing campaigns (Social Media, Direct Mailings,...)
* Developing custom solutions for opticians (window stickers, photo walls, display material, etc.)
* Creation and/or coordination of POS materials and advertisements, in line with our brand identity
* Acting as the first point of contact for customers with marketing questions or requests
* Administrative support of marketing campaigns
* Close collaboration with graphic partners and external agencies
Your Experience
As a Trade Marketeer you will have:
* You are in possession of a bachelor's degree in marketing, Communication or equivalent through experience.
* Preferably you already have 3 – 5 years of experience behind you, preferably in trade marketing, (digital) marketing in a B2B environment.
* To speak to the customers properly, you speak Dutch and basic French and English.
* You are creative and can provide ideas for developing B2B campaigns.
* You have experience with layout of programs such as Adobe illustrator, photoshop, in-design etc.
* You are customer-oriented, organized and can work independently.
* Knowledge or affinity with the optical world is a nice plus.
Our Benefits
* An attractive salary package.
* Annual bonus paid in cash or warrants
* 25 days of vacation based on full-time employment
* Fringe benefits such as a comprehensive insurance package
* Meal vouchers from 5 EUR
* A great corporate culture in a high-tech environment
Apply now to take the next step in joining ZEISS, where you can push technological boundaries, shape markets and contribute to the advancement of society.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Lameez Peer
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Diversity is a part of ZEISS. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual orientation and identity.