Junior Market Analyst Water

Are you a fresh graduate and looking for a place where you can make a difference? Join our VIE Program and develop your talents in our challenging and rewarding environment.

To strengthen our Research & Development Team, based in Nívelles, Belgium, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Junior Market Analyst - Water (VIE).

About the role

As a Junior Market Analyst (VIE), you will be responsible for performing market research and intelligence in collaboration with the BIC and regional market experts, identifying opportunities for improvement of product positioning and branding, and supporting the success of field trials with onsite analytical measurements and data collection.

Your role and responsibilities:
Support field trials on strategic projects with a focus on developing the industrial wastewater treatment market in Lhoist France and Lhoist BNL- Investigate business opportunities related to:
- Industrial wastewater- Sludge treatment and processing (focus on French sludge management trends, including- nutrient recovery and circular economy initiatives)- Contribute to market intelligence initiatives including management of existing & new databases- Support water-related communication activities.

About you:
You hold a master’s degree in Chemical, Environmental engineering or related field.- No prior work experience is required. 1 year of work experience is a plus.- Driver’s license and willingness to drive for work assignments- Enjoy working in a dynamic environment, establish collaborative relationships with people.- Organized with strong time and project management skills.- Knowledge of water treatment market and sub-segments.- Basic knowledge of minerals and mineral processing (can be educated)- Ability to perform lab / field analysis on industrial wastewater samples (can be educated)-
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with strong knowledge of MS Excel, Data analysis and management.- Full professional proficiency in English and French is must.

About the VIE Program

V.I.E. Program (volontariat international en entreprise), is an international graduate program that allows EU graduates working with a team of experts abroad. The program is minimum 1 year with a possibility of renewal and hire. By joining our VIE Program, you will have several opportunities to work on projects that directly impact the organization and become a qualified professional in your field.

Why join Lhoist?

We are passionate about the business we have been in for more than a century. As a private company, we believe in continuity and look for people with a long-term vision to help us to grow. That could be you At Lhoist, people matter. Our employees’ ongoing efforts to innovate and seek out new opportunities as well as their achievements, have brought about our global success and growth. We appreciate and reward them for that.

Our 6.400 employees in more than 25 countries create everyday solutions for a sustainable future. Reducing our carbon footprint is part of our overall commitment to develop Lhoist as a sustainable company. As a market leader in the industrial sector, it is our responsibility to plan ahead and be a part of this global transition from the start. Our strategy takes into account our three major pillars of sustainable development: planet, people and profit.

At Lhoist, we have more than 50 nationalities. Diversity and inclusion are fundamentals to stand by our values, achieving our business goals and building a stronger group.

Come and join us