''The best thing about my job is the autonomy I experience - the freedom to make my own choices and the responsibility to really make an impact.''
Wouter Schils | Online Marketer
From recruiter to Online Marketer
Originally from Maastricht, but now living in Amsterdam, 33-year-old Wouter began his career as a recruiter after studying Labor and Organizational Psychology. Soon his interest in digital marketing grew, upon which he decided to further specialize in this field through an external education and a traineeship. After various roles as Campaign Marketer, CRO specialist and Brand Marketer, he made the move to HeadFirst Group. "I regularly saw HeadFirst Group passing by and already knew a few people within the organization. It quickly became clear to me that this is a professional group of people and a great organization within the HR & Recruitment sector. When I saw that there was a vacancy open for Online Marketer, the choice was quickly made."
The challenge and autonomy in his role
As an Online Marketer, Wouter focuses on developing and optimizing digital marketing campaigns with a focus on measurable results. He strategically deploys channels such as SEO and social advertising to maximize online visibility, growth and conversions for clients, professionals, partners and potential colleagues. "The best thing about my job is the autonomy I experience. I get the space to make choices and develop strategies independently. This has helped me mature professionally. Moreover, I can identify the needs of stakeholders within the organization and respond proactively. The freedom and trust I get in this makes my work enormously valuable." Wouter continues: "He also finds it important to support colleagues within the Marketing & Communications team and share his knowledge. I notice that colleagues seek me out with questions about how to measure the effectiveness of their own projects using data."
Projects to be proud of
Among other things, Wouter has an important role in Employer Branding campaigns. "We work continuously to make HeadFirst Group more visible as an employer and to position it more attractively. Through data analysis and optimizations, we can make increasingly effective choices, bringing more professionals into contact with our organization and the opportunities we offer. This leads directly to more interaction."
Wouter's development within HeadFirst Group shows how many opportunities the company offers. "I started here with a focus on execution, but now I work more and more on a strategic level on projects and processes.
"Within our team, we are always there for each other and help each other out the moment someone gets stuck. This cooperation not only makes the work more fun, but also ensures that we continue to grow as a team."
The top sports mentality as a driving force within HeadFirst Group
The top sports mentality within HeadFirst Group is all about continuous improvement, collaboration and getting the best out of yourself and the team. 'Together' and 'better every day' are important values within the organization. As in top sports, this is about a winning mentality, in which innovation and knowledge sharing are central.
Wouter recognizes this mentality in practice. "Colleagues want to get the best out of themselves. However, this does not mean that you always have to work at full speed; instead, there is room to set your own pace and approach." Within Team HeadFirst Group, this mindset is actively encouraged by learning together, challenging each other and continuously looking for improvements, both individually and collectively.
Why work at HeadFirst Group?
Wouter encourages everyone to come and experience the atmosphere at HeadFirst Group for themselves. "You get the space here to take initiatives and suggest improvements. You are really listened to and you have the freedom to shape your own work."
And as icing on the cake? "For the Limburgers among us: you get an extra day off that you can use during Carnival, for example, a nice bonus! Within our working method we use the D&I day: an extra day off that you can take to celebrate a holiday that is not standardly recognized as an official day off in the Netherlands. This allows you to celebrate what is important to you.
Do you want to be part of an organization where autonomy, growth and collaboration are key? Check out our vacancies and discover what HeadFirst Group can do for you!