The organisation:
EuroCommerce is a leading European business federation representing the voice of retailers and wholesalers in Europe, with a team of 25 highly motivated policy, advocacy, and communications professionals. EuroComerce offers a stimulating, dynamic, and multicultural environment in which personal development and teamwork represent core values.
EuroCommerce members include national associations in 28 European countries, 11 sector federations, and 35 leading retailers and wholesalers. EuroCommerce is the recognised social partner for retail and wholesale at EU level.
The sector accounts for 5 million businesses, including international players and a vast majority of small businesses, contributing 10% of EU’s GDP. EuroCommerce is Europe’s first private employer providing jobs to 26 million Europeans. The sector supports a strong Single Market and advocates for investment in the digital, sustainability and talents transformation in the sector.
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Position offered:
EuroCommerce is looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative team player who can also excel independently. You will work closely with EuroCommerce members across Europe, the EuroCommerce team, and various stakeholders to further the sector’s interests.
Main tasks:
- Policy Monitoring and Analysis: Keep EuroCommerce members and team informed about latest developments in Single Market & Consumer policy.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Proactively work with EuroCommerce members, key stakeholders, and EU institutions to ensure the retail and wholesale sectors’ interests are well-represented in EU policy.
- Consensus Building: Formulate policy recommendations and positions on priority issues with members; seek consensus among members that advances a strong single market for retail and wholesale.
- Communications: Manage both internal and external communications effectively; identify and seize opportunities to promote EuroCommerce narrative.
- Advocacy and Network expansion: Develop and maintain a robust network of contacts with members and stakeholders.
- Committee Support: Assist in managing the EuroCommerce Committee for Digital, Single Market & Consumer Policy.
Profile
- A relevant Master’s degree and 2-3 years of professional experience.
- A strong interest in EU policy, with an affinity for single market and consumer policy.
- Practical knowledge of the functioning of EU institutions and previous experience working in EU public affairs sector is an additional asset.
- Excellent/fluent English writing and speaking, excellent presentation and analytical skills.
- High energy and a proven ability to deliver results in a demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Proactive, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of developing robust working relationships with EuroCommerce members and stakeholders.
What EuroCommerce is offering
- Place of employment is Brussels, Belgium.
- Standard employment contract based on Belgian law.
- Non-salary package: health and group insurance, transport, internet and phone allowance, meal vouchers, holidays 20 + 7 additional days.
- Training opportunities.
- Flexible working conditions.
- Nice and dynamic working atmosphere, multicultural team.
- Opportunity to grow professionally.
Interested? If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your covering letter and CV to margareta.przybyla@mavence.com stating the job title “Adviser Single Market & Consumer Policy” in the subject line.
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Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 15 January, COB CET. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
