Branch Manager, Aalbeke

LIP Belgium is part of the LIP Group, an independent staffing and recruitment specialist for over 20 years. With more than 190 branches in France and abroad (Belgium, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Serbia), LIP supports companies in meeting their staffing needs while helping qualified candidates access employment— All with a pragmatic, efficient, and results-driven approach. We are recognized for our sector expertise and strong field presence.

Our values: trust, professionalism, and team spirit. At LIP Belgium, we celebrate success and care about the well‑being of our teams.

You will be responsible for launching the branch from zero— with no existing client base, candidate pool, or local setup. You will build the business and the team, develop our presence in the Kortrijk market, and oversee both temporary staffing and permanent recruitment while ensuring high‑quality operations.

Business Development&Strategy

Shape the branch’s development plan (priority sectors, target clients, temp/permanent offering).

Actively prospect the market, open new accounts, negotiate terms, and build long‑lasting client relationships.

Represent LIP within local business networks (clubs, events, fairs, afterworks).

Manage the full P&L (revenue, margin, budget, investments) and provide regular reporting.

Implement internal processes and ensure full compliance with Belgian staffing and recruitment regulations.

Recruit, lead, coach, and develop your team (temp/permanent consultants, recruiters).

Set clear objectives, supervise daily workflows, and run weekly one‑to‑ones and team meetings.

Operations&Service Excellence

Oversee the entire recruitment process: job ads, sourcing, interviews, and candidate selection.

Ensure flawless operational delivery: contracts, payroll inputs, invoicing, and administrative accuracy.

Maintain high standards of safety, service quality, and long‑term satisfaction for both clients and candidates.

Your Profile

At least 4 years of experience in temporary staffing or recruitment in Belgium (ideally in tertiary roles).

Strong commercial mindset, results‑driven, and confident in B2B business development.

Natural leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and genuine motivation to build a branch from zero.

Native‑level proficiency in Dutch is mandatory for the Kortrijk market.

Driving licence B required (company car provided).

What We Offer

Permanent contract and competitive salary based on experience + quarterly commission.

RTT

A genuine entrepreneurial project backed by a solid, fast‑growing group.

A structured onboarding program, high‑performing tools, and support from expert teams (recruitment, legal, payroll, marketing).

A people‑focused, collaborative culture: we celebrate wins, support each other, and grow together.

Recruitment Process

Initial conversation with a member of the LIP Belgium Internal Recruitment team.

Interview with the Director of LIP Belgium. (Additional steps may include a business case or a meeting with the team.)

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