Talent Acquisition Lead - Europe

Based in Waterloo, Belgium - Travel Required Across Europe - Full-Time - Freelance or Employee status

We're shaping the future of promotional textiles - and we're starting with our people.

As we continue to grow across Europe, we're looking for a hands-on and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to build our recruitment function from the ground up. With a strong focus on hiring top-tier sales talent, this is a unique opportunity to create a best-in-class talent strategy in a dynamic, product-driven industry.

Why Join Us?

We are part of an ambitious, international promotional textile group with a clear growth strategy and a deep commitment to quality, innovation, and people. As our first dedicated recruitment hire, you'll have both the freedom and the support to design a function that delivers real business value. You'll work from our head office in Waterloo (Belgium) and travel across Europe to be close to hiring teams and market realities.

Your Mission

• Design & Build: Create a recruitment function that is fit for the future - scalable, structured, and impactful.
• Lead Sales Hiring Across Europe: Own the full recruitment lifecycle for commercial roles in key markets, from local sales reps to regional leaders.
• Act as a Trusted Partner: Collaborate with HR and business leaders to forecast hiring needs, shape talent strategies, and influence decision-making.
• Source Proactively: Build talent pipelines through direct sourcing, networking, referrals, and creative outreach.
• Deliver a Consistent Candidate Experience: Develop a recruitment journey that reflects our values, with high standards and a human touch.
• Introduce Tools & Metrics: Select and implement tools (ATS, dashboards, templates) to support efficiency and transparency.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in recruitment, with a proven track record in sales hiring across multiple European countries
• A "builder" mindset - you enjoy creating structure, tools, and systems from scratch
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to advise and challenge senior leaders
• Excellent sourcing capabilities and hands-on experience with platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter
• Fluency in English; other European languages are a strong advantage
• Willingness to travel across Europe (up to 30%) based on business needs
• Experience in textiles, fashion, or consumer goods is a strong plus (but not required)

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to create and own the recruitment function at group level
• High visibility and impact across multiple markets
• A growing, international company with strong values and entrepreneurial spirit
• A flexible and supportive work environment
• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and results