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Brand Manager Safety Jogger Works

Safety Jogger Works, part of the brand portfolio of the family-owned company Cortina in Oudenaarde, is experiencing strong global growth. To support this expansion, we are looking for a Brand Manager Safety Jogger Works.

As the Brand Manager of Safety Jogger Works, you will be the driving force behind the continued development of this global PPE brand. You will oversee brand positioning, identity and visual style, ensuring the brand is consistently and distinctively presented. You will translate the brand strategy into concrete actions across various touchpoints (product, communication, training, sales support, packaging, etc.), working closely with other departments.

You will operate within the marketing team while being fully immersed in the Safety Jogger Works brand. In close collaboration with the business unit, you will contribute daily to the growth and development of the brand.

Job description:

• You collaborate with the Senior Brand Manager and the marketing team to translate the brand strategy into concrete marketing actions that enhance growth and brand awareness.
• You gather market and product information from internal stakeholders (sales, business unit, etc.) and incorporate this into campaign briefings, mailing briefings, or POS materials.
• You coordinate the communication plan with the business and marketing team, ensuring a balanced communication strategy towards clients.
• You organise and coordinate lifestyle photoshoots (locations, preparation, follow-up, and approval of images) in collaboration with the Senior Brand Manager and the sales team.
• Together with the marketing team, you ensure consistent visual branding across all touchpoints, from events and showrooms to B2B clients and social media.
• You oversee social media content for Safety Jogger Works: develop formats, schedule content and encourage engagement, in alignment with the Senior Brand Manager and marketing team.
• You act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for the sales team: provide clear briefings for the marketing team based on their input, support merchandising waves and shop-in-shop actions (such as stock management and renders), and serve as the go-to person for marketing inquiries.
• You manage POS materials (reorders, stock, internal communication) and track deadlines.
• You provide support for ad hoc projects such as marketing actions, VIP shuttles or sponsorship activities, in collaboration with the Senior Brand Manager.

Who are you?

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role within a B2B context or an international marketing team.
• You possess strong communication skills, effortlessly building relationships with diverse stakeholders and mobilising the right people internally.
• You are proactive, hands-on and pragmatic, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a results-driven approach.
• You are comfortable with numbers and planning, working efficiently with dashboards and KPIs.
• You are a team player who can also manage projects independently from start to finish.
• You can work flexibly and efficiently, even under pressure.
• You speak fluent English; knowledge of other languages is an advantage.
• You are determined, critical and able to defend ideas convincingly.

What do we offer you?

• A dynamic environment within the footwear industry.
• An enthusiastic, ambitious team constantly striving for improvement and growth.
• A local role with a global impact.
• An open company culture with short communication lines.
• Room for personal development through training and self-initiated projects.
• The opportunity to work on diverse projects involving all company departments.
• A competitive salary package with a wide range of fringe benefits, based on your profile and experience.
• The option to work from home and flexible working hours.
• A 40-hour workweek, giving you the right to 32 days of leave thanks to 12 additional ADV days.

Customer service advisor

Cortina is an international, innovative and family-owned company that plays a leading role in the global shoe and fashion world. Next to our own private label collection of more than 2500 styles per year, we offer a wide range of licensed shoes and have our own brands: Safety Jogger, Patrick, Sprox and Tiger Grip. Every year, we sell more than 30 million pairs of shoes worldwide. And every day, we give our best to provide excellent customer service.

Do you agree that the customer always comes first and only deserves the best? Are you multilingual? And do you enjoy daily contact with customers? Then you are the Customer Service Advisor we are looking for!

Job description:

• You work very closely with the Account Managers of Cortina.
• You are the link between the customer and the different departments of the organization.
• You communicate enthusiastically with customers every day, both by phone and via email.
• You are responsible for the follow-up of orders of our customers: confirming and processing orders in the system and following up sent samples.
• You are aware of each step in the process with the customer and work proactively.
• You build up an excellent database knowledge.
• You make agreements concerning deliveries and follow up on the delivery deadline.
• You monitor the credits with the customer.
• You follow up on complaints, show understanding and propose solutions.

Who are you?

• You have a bachelor’s degree.
• You speak fluent Dutch, English and Spanish. Knowledge of Italian is a plus.
• You have a solid organizational talent.
• You have commercial flair.
• You have a first job experience in a similar function.

What do we offer you?

• You will have a challenging job in an international context.
• You will work in an open corporate culture with short communication lines.
• You get the opportunity to develop yourself and take initiative.
• You will receive a competitive salary with extralegal benefits, based on your profile and experience.
• You work in a 40-hour week, with 12 days compensation on top of your 20 days leave.

Senior Full Stack Java Developer

Cortina is an international family business with decades of experience in the fashion and footwear industry. With a strong focus on private label and licensed footwear – as well as our own brands like Patrick, Safety Jogger and SJ – we’re constantly moving forward. Literally and figuratively.

We are currently launching a major transformation project to replace our legacy AS400 ERP system with a modern Java-based platform. To support this initiative, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Full Stack Java Developer to join our dynamic team at CounterFort, our internal ICT department. You’ll be part of a collaborative, agile team working in a fast-paced environment where local work, great colleagues, and a family-oriented culture are our biggest strengths.

Job description:

• Collaborate with a team of skilled developers to build high-quality software solutions.
• Apply modern technologies and creative problem-solving to deliver robust applications.
• Share knowledge, explore new technologies, and embrace team-driven innovation.
• Work within a self-organizing agile team focused on continuous improvement.

Who are you?

• Several years of experience in software development with strong expertise in Java.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design and familiarity with design patterns.
• Hands-on experience with frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, etc.
• Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Familiar with CI/CD concepts and tools like Gradle, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Maven.
• A true team player who thrives in agile environments.
• Curious, eager to learn, and open to close collaboration with colleagues.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Bonus: Experience ERP systems and event-driven architecture.

What do we offer you?

• The opportunity to help shape the future of CounterFort and Cortina’s digital transformation.
• A no-nonsense work culture focused on collaboration, customer satisfaction, and quality.
• A small, communicative team of colleagues who are passionate about their work with fast decision-making processes.
• A learning-rich, international and highly dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible work arrangements including part-time remote work.
• A competitive salary with a wide range of fringe benefits

Sustainability & Compliance Coordinator

Cortina is an international and innovative family-owned company that plays a leading role in the global footwear and fashion world. We have our own private label collection, are known for our wide range of licensed footwear and have our own brands: Safety Jogger, Patrick and SJ. Every year, we sell more than 30 million pairs of shoes worldwide.

Do you want to use your expertise for a company that sees sustainability not as a buzzword, but as a core value? Are you looking for a role in which you can really make the connection between strategy, people and processes? Then you are the Sustainability & Compliance Coordinator we are looking for!

At Cortina, we are looking for a passion-driven Sustainability & Compliance Coordinator with the ambition to deeply embed our sustainability strategy and quality standards in our daily operations. In this role, you are the key figure who inspires employees, manages processes and contributes purposefully to flawless compliance with laws and regulations concerning quality, data and new technologies.

Your impact as Sustainability & Compliance Coordinator:

Sustainability: from vision & strategy to action

• In consultation with the Board of Directors, you will develop organisation-wide sustainability goals and translate them into specific action plans for all business units.
• You will coordinate multidisciplinary working groups and ensure results-oriented follow-up.
• You will embed sustainability in product development (materials, processes, etc.) with a focus on environmental impact (Scope 3).
• You help to maximise the positive impact on social conditions in the supply chain by improving company policies and participating in third-party auditing schemes.
• You ensure the integration of sustainability standards in acquisitions.
• You monitor ESG indicators through dashboards and report clearly to all stakeholders.
• You stay up to date with changing sustainability legislation and translate this into our internal policy.

Compliance & Regulation: Reliable and transparent quality system

• You boost our customer satisfaction through effective complaint and feedback procedures.
• You manage product and service quality risks, aiming to achieve operational excellence.
• You coordinate internal and external audits, keeping quality system policies and documentation up to date and ensuring continuous improvement.
• By providing training, you will raise quality awareness within the team.
• You monitor compliance with all relevant standards and regulations (e.g. AI, privacy, GDPR) and follow up on our certifications such as ISO, Ecovadis, …

Stakeholder Management: Communicative Bridge Builder

• You will be the key point of contact for sustainability and quality standards.
• You will communicate clearly, proactively and purposefully with internal and external stakeholders.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability Management, Quality Management or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a similar position.
• You master the Dutch and English language.
• The world of MS Office holds no secrets for you (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• You combine strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
• You work in a structured way, with an eye for detail and an overview.
• You are eager to learn, a team player at heart and a strong communicator.

Why choose Cortina?

At Cortina, you will have the opportunity to contribute to an ambitious sustainability strategy within a growing and dynamic organisation. We offer you a working environment that breathes initiative, development and teamwork.

• The chance to grow along with an organisation on the move – and to help make that move possible.
• The opportunity to contribute to strategy and implementation as well.
• You will be surrounded by colleagues who are as passionate as you are.
• We offer a competitive salary and attractive working conditions.