Winkeljob is an online marketplace dedicated to retail employment in Belgium, aggregating shop‑assistant and sales vacancies from retailers and organizing them by province, city and job category. Employers post openings through tiered subscription packages, while candidates browse, filter and receive automated job alerts that match their criteria. The platform provides employer dashboards, profile management and a mobile‑responsive interface to streamline recruitment for Belgian retailers.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Retail employers in Belgium often struggle to reach qualified shop assistants and sales staff because general job boards are oversaturated and lack industry‑specific filtering. Candidates likewise face fragmented listings that make it hard to locate relevant retail positions in their preferred province or city.
Solution
Winkeljob provides a niche online marketplace dedicated exclusively to retail employment in Belgium. The platform aggregates vacancies from a wide range of retailers and organizes them by province, city, and job category, enabling precise matching between employers and candidates. Employers can publish openings through tiered posting packages, while job seekers can browse, filter, and set up automated job alerts (Jobalarm) to receive new listings that meet their criteria. The service streamlines the recruitment workflow by offering a single, focused portal for both posting and applying to retail roles.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Belgian retail businesses—such as supermarkets, boutique stores, and chain retailers—seeking to fill shop‑assistant, sales, and store‑manager positions, as well as job seekers specializing in retail sales roles across Belgium.
Features
- Region‑based search engine that indexes vacancies by province and city, allowing users to filter by location and retail segment (e.g., kleinhandel, supermarkt, mode).
- Employer dashboard with configurable posting packages, enabling multiple vacancy uploads, featured listings, and renewal management.
- Automated job‑alert system (Jobalarm) that notifies candidates of new matches via email.
- User accounts for employers and job seekers with profile management, resume upload, and application tracking.
- Mobile‑responsive interface optimized for quick browsing and application on smartphones and tablets.
- Integrated FAQ and support resources to assist users with posting procedures and account setup.
- Secure data handling compliant with Belgian privacy regulations, including encrypted login and role‑based access controls.