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Coolblue

Online retailer of electronics and appliances

HR Adviseur

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's
Rotterdam, Netherlands
HybridWork is primarily at the depot, with some work-from-home flexibility.
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations

About the job

Requirements
  • HBO-level working and thinking capacity in HRM or case management.
  • At least two years of relevant experience as an HR adviser, absence-management counsellor, or specialist.
  • Experience guiding employees through the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter process in both track 1 and track 2, including conducting absence-management conversations.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and social security law.
  • Proactively identify and act on opportunities.
  • Demonstrate curiosity, an entrepreneurial attitude, and the ability to ask probing questions.
Responsibilities
  • Support and advise managers on HR matters, with a strong focus on absence management and sustainable employability.
  • Work primarily from the on-site depot and occasionally travel elsewhere in the country.

About the company

Coolblue is an online retailer in the Netherlands and Belgium that sells electronics, home appliances, and personal gadgets. It combines a large online platform with physical stores, so customers can choose products online or in person before buying. The product experience is supported by services such as installation, extended warranties, and business solutions, which add value beyond the initial sale. How it works: customers place orders online and can pick up or receive free next‑day delivery for orders placed before midnight, including Sundays, thanks to a strong logistics network; returns are simple and hassle-free. Coolblue differentiates itself through fast, reliable delivery, extensive customer service, clear product information, and a solid reputation backed by awards and positive reviews. The company aims to make buying electronics and home tech easy and convenient for both consumers and businesses, with a focus on good service, easy returns, and dependable delivery.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$264M

Headquarters

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • 2025 revenue reached €2.563 billion, a record, while 2026 plans add ten stores.
  • Coolblue opened six stores in 2025 and four German depots, widening coverage.
  • Services revenue reached €55.0 million in 2025, boosted by Free Drying.

What critics are saying

  • EBITDA fell 11.6% in 2025 to €86.5 million, despite record sales.
  • Coolblue cut headcount to 6,212 by March 2026, signaling margin pressure.
  • A Germany slowdown leaves Coolblue trapped in a low-margin Benelux dependence.

What makes Coolblue unique

  • Coolblue combines e-commerce with stores, depots, and owned delivery across Benelux and Germany.
  • Its 2025 Germany revenue rose 30% to €307 million on tailored installation logistics.
  • Customer loyalty remains strong: 2025 NPS hit 72 companywide and 84 in Germany.

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Benefits

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Meal Benefits
  • Employee Discounts
  • Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

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Coolblue
Apr 16th, 2025
A Year in Review

In 2024, we reaped the fruits of our efforts and investments from 2023. We achieved a record revenue of € 2,458 million, which is an increase of 2.1% compared to 2023. In 2024, we outperformed the market in all 3 countries, increasing our consumer electronics market share by 2.1% in the Netherlands, 3.1% in Belgium, and an impressive 28.4% in Germany (GfK 2024).

Brown Brothers Media
Apr 11th, 2022
Amazon’S Dutch Rival Coolblue Acquires Delft-Based Energiiq Portfolio Company Plotwise

Coolblue claims to be the biggest online retailer in consumer electronics in the Netherlands and in Belgium.