DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

The Media Account Director is the strategic engine of our client relationships. You don't just manage accounts; you act as a vital business partner, translating commercial objectives into high-impact media strategies. Leading a high-performing, multi-channel team, you will deliver innovative, data-driven, full-funnel strategies that drive client success while ensuring agency growth and sustained profitability.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as the senior point of contact, navigating complex stakeholder environments and fostering enduring, high-level partnerships.
• Act as the ultimate point of resolution for critical account issues, providing decisive leadership and conflict mediation to turn challenges into opportunities for trust-building.
• Identify and convert organic growth opportunities within your portfolio and lead high-stakes pitches for new business.
• Take full ownership of the financial health of your portfolio. This includes the estimation, creation, and rigorous review of budgets and pricing models for new services, ensuring all proposals are both competitive for the client and profitable for the agency.
• Manage a portfolio of key accounts with precision, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and strategic resource allocation.
• Mentor and develop a team of Account Managers, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence. You will empower your client's team to be proactive and build strong partnerships with clients counterparts.
• Collaborate with Analytics teams to interpret performance data, delivering actionable business insights rather than just "reporting the numbers."

WHAT YOU BRING

• Extensive experience in sales or account management, including 4+ years within a media agency environment. Proven leadership experience is a significant plus.
• Experience in building complex agency proposals for media clients. You must be proficient in scoping new services, calculating resource-based pricing, and maintaining healthy margins.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• Deep experience managing media clients (Retail Media, Amazon, and Marketplaces preferred).
• A portfolio demonstrating successful management of accounts exceeding $5M+ in annual media spend, spanning full-funnel strategy and activation.
• Expert use of Salesforce and PowerBI. Familiarity with Google Marketing Platform, Meta Business Suite, Amazon Advertising, Pacvue, or Amalytix is highly advantageous.
• High emotional intelligence, expert-level negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex technical jargon for C-suite stakeholders.
• A proactive, "hands-on" personality with a flexible, solution-oriented mindset.
• Business fluency in both English and German is required.

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket;
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays;
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport;
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform;
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Stokke, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Delivery, Creative & Media is responsible for overseeing end-to-end client delivery of creative and media projects across DEPT®. This role ensures the seamless delivery of high-quality, on-time, and on-budget work while fostering operational excellence, optimising processes, and leveraging technology to enhance performance and efficiency.

This position requires a deep understanding of agency operations, knowledge of at least one of creative and media delivery, and the ability to lead high-growth, cross-functional teams and bring confidence and expertise to client conversations. 

The Director will focus on orchestrating all our creative and media service line delivery, ensuring that quality and profitability targets are met and that client outputs are delivered to a high standard.  They will also focus on the key processes and interconnections that enable that delivery - delivery processes, project management, resource forecasting, workflow optimisation, risk management, and talent development in the delivery team. 

They need to work collaboratively with Client Service, Creative, Media, Strategy, and Delivery teams to drive business impact and be at the heart of ensuring that those teams are connected to achieve this, creating an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.

The role is client-facing as required and ensures delivery teams align with client expectations and business objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Delivery Leadership

• Oversee all deliveries to ensure appropriate end-to-end planning and execution of creative and media projects, ensuring structured, scalable, and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and refine project planning processes, ensuring that delivery teams are defining clear timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Ensure that scope and change control are being managed and that the teams are proactively adjusting project plans to balance profitability, client expectations, and operational efficiency.
• Lead delivery teams to deliver with excellence, maintaining the highest quality of creative and media outputs.
• Identify and mitigate risks, addressing operational roadblocks swiftly to ensure seamless execution.
• Play a role in the EMEA delivery organisation, helping us to grow our cross-market clients and evolve our EMEA delivery processes
• Play a key role in enabling our nearshore delivery strategy
• Resource & Talent Management
• In partnership with the local and EMEA resource lead, input into resource planning and allocation, ensuring optimal utilisation of creative, technical, and media talent.  Ensure long-term forecasting and highlight needs to the recruitment team
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing delivery function (direct and indirect reports), fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and accountability.

Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation

• Work closely with Client service, Creative, Media, Strategy, and Technology crafts to identify operational bottlenecks and optimise workflows.  Facilitate & lead the resolution of systemic issues, and influence their teams in best practice.
• Working with EMEA counterparts, standardise processes, templates, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and ensure scalability of EMEA-wide work.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, resource utilisation, and profitability.
• Champion emerging AI, automation, and workflow tools to drive efficiency and innovation in delivery processes.

Profitability & Budget Management

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring profitable delivery without compromising quality.
• Track and report on project financial performance, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals.  Work in partnership with finance and operational excellence teams to monitor project burn and mitigate/address margin and overrun issues.
• Identify areas for cost control and operational efficiencies, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Internal Alignment

• Work closely with senior leadership, Creative, Media, and Strategy teams to align delivery with client expectations and business objectives.
• Be a trusted partner with client management and client-facing teams to ensure seamless execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Foster strong internal communication and collaboration between Creative, Media, Technology, and Strategy teams.

Creative & Media Agency Expertise

• Bring deep expertise in creative processes (concepting, design, production)  - any media experience is an advantage, but not essential.
• Ensure creative and media deliverables (with support from media lead) meet both client and internal expectations in terms of quality, timing, and budget.
• Lead operational workflows that align with scalable, multi-market execution.
• Strong understanding of project management.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10+ years of experience in project management/client delivery, preferably in a digital agency or related industry.
• A deep understanding of Creative delivery methods and needs, and hands-on experience in delivering creative projects. Knowledge of media delivery not essential but an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and trends within the creative industry. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams and people to build a great culture.
• Assertive and able to take charge of a situation when appropriate and drive growth.

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays.
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform.
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Media Strategy Director (m/f/div)

Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, hybrid

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

This role is part of our Growth Strategy team. We deliver end to end data driven campaigns which foster both creativity and performance. Our specialty is creative, digital communication that drives performance, boosts brand awareness, and shifts market share for our clients such as eBay, Douglas, Aldi, Smart, and more! Our team in Germany is the only agency that combines technology, creativity and data to truly deliver state of the art solutions to make our clients grow and challenge the traditional agency landscape.

As a Media Strategy Director (m/f/div) at DEPT®, you will be the connecting link between our client's business objectives and our agency's comprehensive service portfolio. You will work closely with our Client Service team to create and implement strategic plans for well-known brands in our client portfolio and help them navigate through the ever-evolving digital landscape. 

You will be the main driver for developing long-term digital marketing strategies including communication, performance, and media tactics in collaboration with our channel & tech experts. Together with our client service team, you present your team's work & ideas eloquently in workshops, QBRs, or other formats to our clients and partners.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create influential and powerful strategies for our clients, ensuring that we continue to be pushing them to be the most advanced, efficient and effective brands in the fields they operate within;
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business goals, target audience, and industry landscape;
• Translate insights derived from data into a clear story to convince the client;
• Develop innovative and data-driven digital marketing strategies that align with client objectives;
• Work closely together with our specialists (like SEA, SEO, CRM, Data and Social Advertising Consultants);
• Leverage a deep understanding of marketing, technology, and innovation to create comprehensive plans that drive measurable results;
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal execution of campaigns and projects;
• Drive our internal knowledge and be on the forefront of creating new propositions and best practices;
• Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices to ensure our strategies remain cutting-edge;
• Lead and participate in local and global new business projects.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Fluency in both German and English;
• Located and available to directly start working from our offices in Hamburg, Berlin or Cologne;
• Professional experience as a digital planner, communications or media strategist;
• Knowledge of the technical as well as creative capabilities of the most popular digital marketers/networks (Search, Social, Display, Mobile, DOOH, etc);
• Independently conducts consumer research, develops data-based target group insights and derives holistic communication strategies, campaign plans, channel and media recommendations from these insights;
• Can explain complex data and information in an easy and understandable manner to clients;
• Are a networker and because of this you are able to bring together our different disciplines and specialists;
• Have a high sense of responsibility and enjoy working independently;
• Approach new tasks proactively and pragmatically.

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket;
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays;
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport;
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals;
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform;
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

Join SumUp's Mobile Platform Squad as an iOS Engineer and become part of the foundation that powers our iOS app. With significant investment in our mobile products, we are empowering feature teams to deliver world-class experiences. You will contribute to building the robust infrastructure that enables iOS engineers across the company to operate with productivity and efficiency, directly shaping the future of mobile payments for millions of merchants.

Our engineering culture champions autonomy, collaboration, and innovation. Your work will have a meaningful impact, connecting you with mobile engineers across the organization.
This role focuses on:

• Improving Developer Experience: Building and maintaining tools and infrastructure that enhance the developer experience, reduce build times, and streamline workflows for our mobile engineering team.
• Maintaining CI/CD Pipelines: Contributing to the reliability and efficiency of our CI/CD systems, helping feature teams ship with confidence.
• Evolving a Mature Codebase: Participating in the improvement of our iOS codebase, focusing on simplicity, maintainability, and long-term health.
• Supporting Product Stability: Providing foundational support across our iOS products, ensuring consistency and reliability for merchants worldwide.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain internal tools, frameworks, and infrastructure that support the consistency and scalability of our iOS app.
• Contribute to CI/CD systems and developer tooling initiatives to streamline mobile development processes.
• Participate in tackling technical debt and improving code health in a complex, mature codebase.
• Collaborate closely with mobile engineers across squads, providing support and sharing knowledge.
• Take ownership of well-scoped platform initiatives from implementation through to delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of professional iOS development experience, with solid knowledge of Swift and modern iOS frameworks.
• Experience with or genuine interest in CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Fastlane) and developer tooling.
• A good understanding of testing methodologies, architecture patterns, and design principles.
• A pragmatic and flexible mindset - comfortable working outside the boundaries of a typical feature team.
• The ability to navigate and improve complex, mature codebases with adaptability and curiosity.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with comfort in frequent context switching.

Bonus Points (Nice to Have)

• Experience with modularized codebases, internal tooling, or Ruby scripting.

Why you should join SumUp

🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which you can be used to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education

💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions

🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

🚵🏾‍♂️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

About SumUp

We believe in the everyday hero.

Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating tools that help them run their businesses. With a founder’s mentality and a 'team-first’ attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love. 

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate

In the Global Bank tribe, we're building the infrastructure to provide merchants with a digital business account that empowers them to manage their banking needs. Our goal is to become the most popular banking partner for small merchants globally with an effortless, simple, and affordable experience.

You'll help us transition from fragmented regional setups to a unified global infrastructure, directly enabling millions of merchants worldwide to access seamless banking tailored to their needs.

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Global Accounts team, you'll own critical pieces of our bank account platform. You'll help us design and build a fully distributed, event-driven system designed to scale across regions with resilience and compliance built in.

You'll work primarily in Kotlin, with opportunities in Elixir and Golang. We practice Extreme Programming: small iterations, daily deliveries, and a focus on technical design quality and deep problem understanding.

Our tech stack includes Kotlin, Golang, Elixir, Java, AWS, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes, supported by observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Honeycomb. We also use AI-assisted development tools including Cursor and GitHub Copilot.

What You'll Do

• Build critical infrastructure from scratch: Contribute to the design and implementation of a newly architected global accounts platform. You'll help migrate existing systems to a modern, event-driven, decoupled architecture that enables scalability and resilience across regions.
• Master event-driven architecture: You'll be working extensively with Kafka to build a truly decoupled, resilient system. Event-driven architecture is essential to our goal of ensuring that failures in one part of the system don't bring down banking operations globally. This isn't just a technical requirement—it's the foundation of building a platform that can handle the complexities of multi-region banking.
• Solve complex compliance challenges: Design flexible systems that handle varying regulatory and verification requirements across different regions and use cases. You'll make compliance requirements maintainable and natural rather than an afterthought.
• Enable other teams: Build a self-service platform that empowers internal teams across the organization to contribute to and build on top of.
• Work globally: Your work will directly impact EU and LATAM markets, with potential US expansion on the horizon.

You'll Be Great for This Role If

• Strong technical foundation: Solid backend development experience in Kotlin, with interest in working across multiple languages (Golang, Elixir). You understand system architecture, object-oriented and functional design principles, data modeling, and API design (RESTful and event-driven).
• Event-driven architecture expertise: Proven experience with Kafka and event-driven systems. You understand how this enables true decoupling and resilience in distributed systems.
• Distributed systems mastery: You've built tested, observable, scalable, robust, and fault-tolerant distributed systems. You have hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, and relational databases, understanding data consistency and performance considerations.
• Ownership and craft: You take full ownership of the software you ship, from design to production readiness. You value clean, maintainable code and continuously refactor to keep designs simple and scalable.
• Motivated by the challenge: You're curious and energized by complex problem-solving rather than just shipping features quickly. You thrive in environments with fast iterations and careful design, where understanding the problem deeply is valued over rushing to delivery. You're excited by the opportunity to architect critical systems from scratch and work in a team that practices Extreme Programming with daily deliveries.
• Collaborative mindset: You communicate respectfully, share knowledge openly, and actively support your teammates' growth.

Why you’ll enjoy working at SumUp

• Be part of a company that values diversity and celebrates unique perspectives.
• Work with a global team of skilled professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and growth.
• Be part of a global tribe building a banking solution from the ground up and delivering impactful solutions to the real-life problems of millions of SumUp merchants all over the world
• Career growth and learning opportunities: We invest in your development through regular training, mentorship programs, SumUp University leadership cohort and a yearly learning budget (2,000 EUR)
• Sabbatical program for tenured SumUppers
• Join a global team where you belong: Check out our D&I Initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Pride Club, SumAfro, Neurodiversity, Grupos Mais, Women in Tech, and more
• Health & wellness benefits: in-house fitness classes, gym in the office, subsidized Urban Sports Club and available psychotherapy sessions
• A lot of other benefits such as Subsidized Public Transport Card, Kita placement assistance, Pension Scheme, Language Learning platform/courses etc.
• Enrollment onto our virtual stock ownership program - you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

About SumUp

About SumUp

At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses around the world with simple, affordable tools to help them start, run, and grow. More than 4 million merchants across 37 markets trust us as their financial partner — and we’re just getting started.

We’re a global team of 3,000+ people from over 90 nationalities, united by curiosity, collaboration, and care. Our core valuesOpens in new window and cultureOpens in new window shape everything we do, fostering inclusion, learning, and belonging.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to building a safe, respectful, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

👉 Explore more about our culture on our careers site, or follow us on LinkedInOpens in new window and InstagramOpens in new window.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited.

In the Global Bank tribe, we're building the infrastructure to provide merchants with a digital business account that empowers them to manage their banking needs. Our goal is to become the most popular banking partner for small merchants globally with an effortless, simple, and affordable experience.

You'll help us transition from fragmented regional setups to a unified global infrastructure, directly enabling millions of merchants worldwide to access seamless banking tailored to their needs.

As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Global Accounts team, you'll own critical pieces of our bank account platform. You'll help us design and build a fully distributed, event-driven system designed to scale across regions with resilience and compliance built in.

You'll work primarily in Kotlin, with opportunities in Elixir and Golang. We practice Extreme Programming: small iterations, daily deliveries, and a focus on technical design quality and deep problem understanding.

Our tech stack includes Kotlin, Golang, Elixir, Java, AWS, Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Kubernetes, supported by observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Honeycomb. We also use AI-assisted development tools including Cursor and GitHub Copilot.

What You'll Do

• Build critical infrastructure from scratch: Contribute to the design and implementation of a newly architected global accounts platform. You'll help migrate existing systems to a modern, event-driven, decoupled architecture that enables scalability and resilience across regions.
• Master event-driven architecture: You'll be working extensively with Kafka to build a truly decoupled, resilient system. Event-driven architecture is essential to our goal of ensuring that failures in one part of the system don't bring down banking operations globally. This isn't just a technical requirement—it's the foundation of building a platform that can handle the complexities of multi-region banking.
• Solve complex compliance challenges: Design flexible systems that handle varying regulatory and verification requirements across different regions and use cases. You'll make compliance requirements maintainable and natural rather than an afterthought.
• Enable other teams: Build a self-service platform that empowers internal teams across the organization to contribute to and build on top of.
• Work globally: Your work will directly impact EU and LATAM markets, with potential US expansion on the horizon.

You'll Be Great for This Role If

• Strong technical foundation: Solid backend development experience in Kotlin, with interest in working across multiple languages (Golang, Elixir). You understand system architecture, object-oriented and functional design principles, data modeling, and API design (RESTful and event-driven).
• Event-driven architecture expertise: Proven experience with Kafka and event-driven systems. You understand how this enables true decoupling and resilience in distributed systems.
• Distributed systems mastery: You've built tested, observable, scalable, robust, and fault-tolerant distributed systems. You have hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, and relational databases, understanding data consistency and performance considerations.
• Ownership and craft: You take full ownership of the software you ship, from design to production readiness. You value clean, maintainable code and continuously refactor to keep designs simple and scalable.
• Motivated by the challenge: You're curious and energized by complex problem-solving rather than just shipping features quickly. You thrive in environments with fast iterations and careful design, where understanding the problem deeply is valued over rushing to delivery. You're excited by the opportunity to architect critical systems from scratch and work in a team that practices Extreme Programming with daily deliveries.
• Collaborative mindset: You communicate respectfully, share knowledge openly, and actively support your teammates' growth.

Why you’ll enjoy working at SumUp

• Be part of a company that values diversity and celebrates unique perspectives.
• Work with a global team of skilled professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and growth.
• Be part of a global tribe building a banking solution from the ground up and delivering impactful solutions to the real-life problems of millions of SumUp merchants all over the world
• Career growth and learning opportunities: We invest in your development through regular training, mentorship programs, SumUp University leadership cohort and a yearly learning budget (2,000 EUR)
• Sabbatical program for tenured SumUppers
• Join a global team where you belong: Check out our D&I Initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Pride Club, SumAfro, Neurodiversity, Grupos Mais, Women in Tech, and more
• Health & wellness benefits: in-house fitness classes, gym in the office, subsidized Urban Sports Club and available psychotherapy sessions
• A lot of other benefits such as Subsidized Public Transport Card, Kita placement assistance, Pension Scheme, Language Learning platform/courses etc.
• Enrollment onto our virtual stock ownership program - you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

About SumUp

About SumUp

At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses around the world with simple, affordable tools to help them start, run, and grow. More than 4 million merchants across 37 markets trust us as their financial partner — and we’re just getting started.

We’re a global team of 3,000+ people from over 90 nationalities, united by curiosity, collaboration, and care. Our core valuesOpens in new window and cultureOpens in new window shape everything we do, fostering inclusion, learning, and belonging.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to building a safe, respectful, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

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SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited.

About the team

You’ll join the Sell Online Tribe, the group shaping how merchants bring their businesses to life online. We design and build tools that help millions of entrepreneurs, from barbers to bakers, sell their products and services anywhere. Our focus is on Online Store and Bookings, two products at the heart of SumUp’s ecosystem. Together, they give merchants the power to manage appointments, showcase their offerings, and get paid—all from their phones.

We’re a cross-functional team of Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers who move fast, collaborate openly, and care deeply about crafting beautiful mobile experiences. As part of this team, you’ll help us expand into new verticals, close the gap between web and mobile, and make digital selling effortless for small businesses everywhere.

About the role 

You will be working on some of SumUp's biggest merchant-facing online products as part of the Bifrost team. You'll contribute to growing and scaling critical products like Payment Links, Virtual Terminal, and Unified Gift Cards, while also working on integration products that provide essential features used across many other SumUp products.

You're a developer who values reliability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You bring backend expertise and thrive in a high-impact environment where your work directly supports merchant success and team scalability.

What you'll do

• Provide redundancy for the scalability and continuous growth of some of the high-pri online products in SumUp
• Contribute to the implementation, growth and integration of Online Checkouts throughout SumUp
• Actively participate in planning and reviewing sessions on quarter and sprint levels by providing constructive feedback and estimations
• Monitor existing services and make necessary fixes to ensure platform reliability
• Implement new features with maintainable and testable code
• Optimize and improve application performance for scalability
• Participate in code reviews to keep high code quality standards

You'll thrive in this role if:

• You have 5+ years experience in backend engineering with Golang
• You have a strong understanding of fundamental system architecture, design principles, data modeling, and API design
• You have strong experience with distributed and fault-tolerant systems
• You have user-level experience working with AWS and Kubernetes
• You have good knowledge of Kafka & Postgres
• You're passionate about building products that help small businesses succeed and grow

Why You Should Join SumUp (Warsaw) 🇵🇱

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced 

🚀 Enrolment onto our VSOP program: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success 

🚴 Fitness support: work out on-site at our gym or explore the city using the Multisport Card, subsidised by SumUp for access to sports facilities across Warsaw 

🩺 Commitment to well-being: access health insurance coverage for you and your family, plus life insurance to further protect your peace of mind 

💰 PPK (Employee Capital Plan): grow your savings with joint contributions from SumUp and the State. 

🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 26 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

In the Global Bank tribe, we're building the infrastructure to provide merchants with a digital business account that empowers them to manage their banking needs. Our goal is to become the most popular banking partner for small merchants globally with an effortless, simple, and affordable experience.

As part of the Bank Activation and Revenue team, you will join a high-impact growth engine within the bank. Our mission is to guide merchants in unlocking the most value out of their SumUp Business Account during their activation journey: we aim to convert 100% of SumUp’s ecosystem users into active Bank users.

We own the critical journey from the moment a merchant opens an account until they understand how the business account can solve their business needs, making it part of their daily routine. To achieve this at scale, we are building a greenfield activation and engagement platform consisting of a series of initiatives and experiments to drive adoption and engagement of SumUp users with the business account. Your work will directly drive revenue by enabling seamless cross-selling of the entire SumUp product suite to millions of merchants.

What You’ll Do

• Build Greenfield Services: Design and implement the trifecta of services (Banners, Rewards, and Feature Toggles) from the ground up to power global product experimentation.
• Drive Activation: Create the technical logic that tracks and incentivizes users through their first five meaningful transactions, ensuring a smooth path to becoming a long-term banking partner.
• Own the Stack E2E: We follow a “build it, run it, own it” model. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of your features, from architectural design to production monitoring.
• High-Velocity Engineering: Participate in a culture of daily deliveries. We value moving fast, testing hypotheses, and iterating based on real-world data.
• Bridge Client & Backend: Build robust APIs that power the mobile and web banking experience while managing complex asynchronous processing for rewards and incentives via Kafka.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with other engineering teams across the Bank and the wider SumUp ecosystem to ensure our activation tools are easily integrable and highly scalable.

You’ll be great for this role if

• Strong technical foundation: Solid backend development experience in Golang, with interest in working across multiple languages (Kotlin, Elixir). You understand system architecture, object-oriented and functional design principles, data modeling, and API design (RESTful and event-driven).
• Growth Mindset: You're curious and energized by complex problem-solving. You thrive in environments with fast iterations and careful design, where understanding the problem deeply is valued over rushing to delivery. You're excited by the opportunity to architect critical systems from scratch - like our new global banner service - and work in a team that follows a "build it, run it" model with daily deliveries.
• Systems Pragmatist: You understand that supporting and evolving legacy systems is the foundation for future success. You take pride in making existing code better while ensuring new services are architected for the long haul.
• Ownership and craft: You take full ownership of the software you ship, from design to production readiness. You value clean, maintainable code and continuously refactor to keep designs simple and scalable.
• Communication: You can communicate complex technical trade-offs effectively to your fellow engineers and technical stakeholders.

What You'll Achieve in 6 Months By your sixth month, you will have taken full ownership of one of our Rewards features and contribute to the Banners service. Banners service will be the primary engine for product discovery and cross-selling within the Bank app, enabling our team to run rapid-fire experiments that directly impact SumUp's bottom line.

Any of the following would be considered a plus

• Previous experience in a Growth-focused engineering team.
• Experience building rules engines or Reward/Incentive systems.
• Familiarity with the Fintech or Banking regulatory landscape.

Why you’ll enjoy working at SumUp

• Be part of a company that values diversity and celebrates unique perspectives.
• Work with a global team of skilled professionals in an environment that fosters collaboration, learning, and growth.
• Be part of a global tribe building a banking solution from the ground up and delivering impactful solutions to the real-life problems of millions of SumUp merchants all over the world
• Career growth and learning opportunities: We invest in your development through regular training, mentorship programs, SumUp University leadership cohort and a yearly learning budget (2,000 EUR)
• Sabbatical program for tenured SumUppers
• Join a global team where you belong: Check out our D&I Initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Pride Club, SumAfro, Neurodiversity, Grupos Mais, Women in Tech, and more
• Health & wellness benefits: in-house fitness classes, gym in the office, subsidized Urban Sports Club and available psychotherapy sessions
• A lot of other benefits such as Subsidized Public Transport Card, Kita placement assistance, Pension Scheme, Language Learning platform/courses etc.
• Enrollment onto our virtual stock ownership program - you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

About SumUp

At SumUp, we’re on a mission to empower small businesses around the world with simple, affordable tools to help them start, run, and grow. More than 4 million merchants across 37 markets trust us as their financial partner — and we’re just getting started.

We’re a global team of 3,000+ people from over 90 nationalities, united by curiosity, collaboration, and care. Our core valuesOpens in new window and cultureOpens in new window shape everything we do, fostering inclusion, learning, and belonging.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to building a safe, respectful, and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

👉 Explore more about our culture on our careers site, or follow us on LinkedInOpens in new window and InstagramOpens in new window.

SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, actively seeking and embracing diversity in our workforce. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. Our commitment extends beyond recruitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace where harassment of any form is strictly prohibited.

As an Android Engineer in the Design System team, you will translate SumUp’s design language into an easy-to-use, reusable library of user interface components and experience patterns, enabling product teams to build cohesive and accessible user experiences. 

The Design System team is expanding to cover SumUp’s growing ecosystem of merchant and consumer-facing products. This role offers a unique opportunity to optimize and expand a system that helps developers build features faster and deliver high-quality experiences to millions of users worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Shape the core experience of users and developers interacting with SumUp’s Android ecosystem.
• Work closely with the product and design team to build components that are maintainable, usable, beautiful and consistent.
• Embed accessibility best practices into every component (content descriptions, touch target size, color contrast, font scaling).
• Implement dynamic theming support (light/dark mode, brand variations) that can be switched at runtime or via configuration.
• Provide hands-on technical support to product teams to deliver company priorities, such as the upcoming brand refresh.
• Review code contributions, enforce design‑system conventions, and guide engineers on best practices for reusable UI development.
• Identify and address tech debt proactively to ensure a high bar for engineering excellence and codebase health.

What We're Looking For

• You have 3+ years of professional Android development experience, with expertise in Kotlin and modern Android frameworks.
• You have 2+ years of experience working with Jetpack Compose.
• You strive for clean code, and are flexible to balance pragmatism and perfection.
• You have a strong grasp of testing best practices: knowing what to test, why, and how to write resilient tests.
• You have a strong eye for detail and are committed to accessibility.
• You are self-motivated, have a clearly structured working style, and possess good verbal and written English communication skills.
• You enjoy keeping up to date with advancements in the Android ecosystem and are excited about sharing your knowledge with the Android community.

Bonus Points (Nice to Have)

• Experience building and maintaining design systems / component libraries for Android, including theming, style guides, and reusable UI components.
• Experience navigating complex codebases and refactoring existing code
• Experience working with Kotlin Multiplatform

Why you should join SumUp

🌎 Opportunity to work with SumUppers globally on large-scale fintech products used by millions of businesses worldwide, from our Berlin office. This involves an office-first setup

🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: be part of a workplace that values and promotes diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone's perspectives are respected and embraced

🚀 Enrolment onto our Virtual Stock Option programme: you will own a stake in SumUp’s future success

📚 A dedicated annual L&D budget of €2000 for your individual development, which you can be used to attend conferences and/or advancing your career through further education

💶 A corporate pension scheme where we match up to 20% of your contributions

🏖️ Generous time off: enjoy 28 days of paid leave plus public holidays and special leave days

🚵🏾‍♂️ Numerous other benefits such as Urban Sports Club subsidy, Kita placement assistance, subsidised office lunches

🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service

🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring talented individuals to join the SumUp team

About SumUp

We believe in the everyday hero.

Small business owners are at the heart of all we do, so we're creating tools that help them run their businesses. With a founder’s mentality and a 'team-first’ attitude, our diverse teams across Europe, South America and the United States work together to ensure that the small business owners we partner with can be successful doing what they love. 

SumUp is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. SumUp does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, colour, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other basis protected by applicable laws or prohibited by company policy. SumUp also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind.

SumUp will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Stokke, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

The VP of Delivery, Creative & Media is responsible for overseeing end-to-end client delivery of creative and media projects across DEPT®. This role ensures the seamless delivery of high-quality, on-time, and on-budget work while fostering operational excellence, optimising processes, and leveraging technology to enhance performance and efficiency.

This position requires a deep understanding of agency operations, knowledge of at least one of creative and media delivery, and the ability to lead high-growth, cross-functional teams and bring confidence and expertise to client conversations. 

The VP will focus on orchestrating all our creative and media service line delivery, ensuring that quality and profitability targets are met and that client outputs are delivered to a high standard.  They will also focus on the key processes and interconnections that enable that delivery - delivery processes, project management, resource forecasting, workflow optimisation, risk management, and talent development in the delivery team. 

They need to work collaboratively with Client Service, Creative, Media, Strategy, and Delivery teams to drive business impact and be at the heart of ensuring that those teams are connected to achieve this, creating an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.

The role is client-facing as required and ensures delivery teams align with client expectations and business objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Delivery Leadership

• Oversee all delivery to ensure appropriate end-to-end planning and execution of creative and media projects, ensuring structured, scalable, and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and refine project planning processes, ensuring that delivery teams are defining clear timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource needs.
• Ensure that scope and change control are being managed and that the teams are proactively adjusting project plans to balance profitability, client expectations, and operational efficiency.
• Lead delivery teams to deliver with excellence, maintaining the highest quality of creative and media outputs.
• Identify and mitigate risks, addressing operational roadblocks swiftly to ensure seamless execution.
• Play a role in the EMEA delivery organisation, helping us to grow our cross-market clients and evolve our EMEA delivery processes
• Play a key role in enabling our nearshore delivery strategy
• Resource & Talent Management
• In partnership with the local and EMEA resource lead, input into resource planning and allocation, ensuring optimal utilisation of creative, technical, and media talent.  Ensure long-term forecasting and highlight needs to the recruitment team
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing delivery function (direct and indirect reports), fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and accountability.

Operational Excellence & Process Optimisation

• Work closely with Client service, Creative, Media, Strategy, and Technology crafts to identify operational bottlenecks and optimise workflows.  Facilitate & lead the resolution of systemic issues, and influence their teams in best practice.
• Working with EMEA counterparts, standardise processes, templates, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and ensure scalability of EMEA-wide work.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success, resource utilisation, and profitability.
• Champion emerging AI, automation, and workflow tools to drive efficiency and innovation in delivery processes.

Profitability & Budget Management

• Oversee project budgets, ensuring profitable delivery without compromising quality.
• Track and report on project financial performance, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals.  Work in partnership with finance and operational excellence teams to monitor project burn and mitigate/address margin and overrun issues.
• Identify areas for cost control and operational efficiencies, ensuring long-term sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Internal Alignment

• Work closely with senior leadership, Creative, Media, and Strategy teams to align delivery with client expectations and business objectives.
• Be a trusted partner with client management and client-facing teams to ensure seamless execution and stakeholder alignment.
• Foster strong internal communication and collaboration between Creative, Media, Technology, and Strategy teams.

Creative & Media Agency Expertise

• Bring deep expertise in creative processes (concepting, design, production)  - any media experience is an advantage, but not essential.
• Ensure creative and media deliverables (with support from media lead) meet both client and internal expectations in terms of quality, timing, and budget.
• Lead operational workflows that align with scalable, multi-market execution.
• Strong understanding of project management.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10+ years of experience in project management/client delivery, preferably in a digital agency or related industry.
• A deep understanding of Creative delivery methods and needs, and hands-on experience in delivering creative projects. Knowledge of media delivery not essential but an advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and trends within the creative industry. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams and people to build a great culture.
• Assertive and able to take charge of a situation when appropriate and drive growth.

WE OFFER

• Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays.
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform.
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

JOB PURPOSE

DEPT® is looking for an experienced holistic strategist who can advise clients across the full spectrum of creative, media, technology, and business consulting. This position is a crucial step in our journey to delivering truly connected, strategic solutions for our clients, allowing us to tackle complex business challenges rather than merely responding to briefs.

In this role you have the ability to analyse and deeply understand business challenges. Based on this, you can create actionable briefings to collaborate with a cross functional team and lead them effectively. In this role, we don’t expect you to have deep expertise in all specific areas. Instead, you act as a central connector between our strategists and senior domain experts. You know exactly what you need, from whom, and when, and you excel at bringing together people, ideas, and solutions - transforming them into a clear narrative and actionable plan. Throughout this process, the client’s business challenge remains at the core.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Act as a trusted advisor for our most important clients in EMEA;
• Talk business with (potential) clients by truly understanding their challenges from a business point of view and connecting them to clear, achievable, and ambitious solutions;
• Connect and lead senior craft people to solve our client’s strategic business challenges;
• Help our senior talent broaden their scope and capabilities by acting is an in real life example: lead by doing;
• Strategic Storytelling: Develop compelling, connected narratives that resonate with C-level stakeholders, particularly CMOs and CTOs.
• Lead our key pitches from a craft perspective, focusing on delivering work that goes beyond the brief;

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10+ years of experience at a digital agency in multiple strategy roles (e.g. experience strategy, brand strategy, communication strategy, media strategy);
• Deep expertise in business strategy, consulting, and digital transformation;
• Use to work in an international environment, including international accounts;
• Strong track record of engaging with C-suite stakeholders (CMOs, CTOs) to influence business outcomes;
• Experience working across complex, matrixed environments with multiple stakeholders;
• Ability to bridge the gap between creative, media, technology, and business consulting;
• Experience with leading €XM+ accounts from a strategy perspective.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a focus on growth enablement and strategic business development;
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, able to provide clarity and direction amidst chang.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Strategic Visionary: Able to see the bigger picture and connect dots others might miss.
• Collaborative Leader: Works effectively across disciplines, fostering alignment without creating silos.
• Influential Communicator: Skilled at storytelling, both internally and externally, to inspire and persuade.
• Growth Mindset: Constantly seeking new opportunities, solutions, and ways to add value

WE OFFER

•  Flexible hybrid working policy (1-2 days at the office, depending on location);
• Company pension scheme;
• Lease bike options / JobRad and 25% subsidy for the Deutschlandticket.
• Occasional breakfast/lunch at the office, Smoothie Tuesdays.
• €30 per month - You can use the flexible package for digital food stamps and/or fitness providers/sport clubs/massage studios, internet costs, and/ or public transport
• Future Bens - Exclusive access to sustainable, healthy products at attractive deals.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform.
• Social events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION 

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.