Enthusiastic, empathetic, and with a big heart for her domestic helpers. Meet Sanne Baeken, branch manager of Easy Life Sint-Truiden! Just over a year ago, she traded her job as a retail manager for a brand-new career adventure at the best domestic service voucher company in Belgium. An exciting switch? Absolutely, but above all, one that gives Sanne a huge amount of energy. Curious how this do-it-all is propelling the Sint-Truiden office to the top? Read on!
• 33 years old, lives in Landen
• Branch manager at Easy Life Sint-Truiden for over a year
• Mother of a 3-year-old son and a 5-year-old daughter
• In her free time, she enjoys her family and the rare me-time minutes
Ready? Set. Go! That is how Sanne mastered the tricks of the service voucher trade.
Today, Sanne runs the office in Sint-Truiden with incredible naturalness. And yet, this is her first work experience in the service voucher sector. The key to success? Solid introductory training that fully familiarized her with the role.
“When I said goodbye to my job in retail, I was eager to sink my teeth into a new chapter in my career. What was I looking for? A job with sufficient challenge and work pressure, but also a flexible, family-friendly schedule. And preferably one that doesn’t require me to crisscross half of Flanders. (laughs) After a few conversations at Easy Life, I felt immediately: we are a match! Because I had no experience in the sector, I started with a month of training at the Easy Life office in Hasselt. How do you approach applicants? How do you conduct feedback sessions with clients? What are the technical ins and outs of the service voucher world? Quite intensive, but the ideal kickstart to broaden my horizons.”
Going the extra mile for domestic helpers
Sanne got off to a strong start as branch manager and built an enthusiastic team of no fewer than 60 domestic helpers in just one year. Her goal? To put the 100th cleaner on the payroll soon! The connection with her cleaners is the common thread in her job.
“My domestic helpers are my main focus, always. Thinking along, listening, tackling issues together and offering a solution… I also enjoy guiding them outside of work, such as making an appointment at the town hall or booking a dial-a-bus. That supportive mindset prevails throughout the entire company, both between the local offices and with HQ. Even though I run the Sint-Truiden office solo, I never feel alone thanks to my Easy Life colleagues. For instance, I regularly check in with the offices in Genk, Hasselt, and Liège. Language issues, communication tips, a domestic helper moving to another region… Everything is open for discussion, and everyone helps each other move forward. With one goal in mind: ensuring that Easy Life keeps growing!”
Want to give your best in an Easy Life office, just like Sanne? You can! Apply today as a consultant or office manager. Your office chair and fresh cup of coffee are already waiting for you!
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