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.

This role is part of our Holding team based in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. As part of our team, you'll be immersed in a diverse environment, collaborating with experts in Sales Operations, Finance, Hospitality, Recruitment, People, and Marketing. We're the backbone of DEPT®, ensuring seamless operations and empowering Depsters to reach new heights. If you're hungry for success, eager to fuel business growth, and ready to embark on exciting ventures, join us!

JOB PURPOSE

Are you looking for a creative internship where you can support our brand design with clever designs wrapped in a pretty bow? Then this vacancy was designed for you. 

As the Design intern in the marketing team, you work hard on the visual representation and growth of the DEPT® brand. Your creations can shine in both digital and print context, and you are quick to think outside the box with your design ideas (but within the brand guidelines ;)). You don’t shy away from design programs like Figma, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, Keynote. Don’t worry if you’re not experienced with all of them; as long as you’re eager to learn, we’ll make sure to get you up to speed! 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to brand consistency, by ensuring that all designs align with DEPT®’s brand guidelines and visual identity across all touchpoints.
• Assist in the development of creative concepts and designs for the DEPT® website, newsletter, events, social media, and our internal communication. 
• Help maintain and update design templates: manage and update Figma or Adobe templates used by the global marketing team to streamline production. 
• Participate in creative reviews and feedback sessions: present work, receive feedback, and contribute ideas in collaborative sessions with the wider design and marketing team.
• Stay up to date on design trends: research and share insights on current design trends, AI tools, and techniques relevant to branding and digital design.

You will work closely together with the marketing design team, and you will get the opportunity to explore your interests and talents. Of course, we’ll be there to guide you along the way!

Please note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Have an affinity with graphic design, social media and digital campaigns;
• Are a student in a programme focused on Design, but also including or combining a direction such as Communications or Commercial Economics;
• Have a creative mindset and can also be very critical;
• Have great communication skills, and speak fluent English;
• Like to work with deadlines and can keep up using your great organizational skills;
• Are available full-time from September 2025 for 5-6 months.
• Can come into the office (Rotterdam or Amsterdam) at least 2 days a week. 

Please also send us a portfolio or examples of your design works.

Even if you don’t meet all the requirements or have a different work background, consider applying for this vacancy if you think you are the right fit for the job! Of course we love talent, but we’re also looking for a suitable addition to our DEPT® culture. Because that’s what makes everything more fun: from Monday morning meetings to Friday afternoon mixers and everything in between.

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 - in the Netherlands and has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + 50 euro internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: mindfulness sessions, mental health services, healthy lunches available at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

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.

Digital Marketing at DEPT®: 

• A group of analytical and performance-driven colleagues;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work for you as well as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like ING & Logitech.
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

As Senior Media Consultant at DEPT® you work on campaign strategies and will be responsible from end to end for the delivery of those strategies. With your business sense, broad media knowledge and results-oriented mindset, you know how to translate an abstract client question into an effective campaign strategy and media plan. Together with our specialists, you make sure the delivery of your plan goes as smoothly as possible and (over)achieve the expectations of the client.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Create the smartest and most efficient campaign strategies for our biggest clients, and take everything we do regarding digital advertising to the next level.
• Create long-term campaign strategies for our clients;
• Consult clients on how to make the best use of all marketing channels;
• Focus on paid media channels for effective campaign strategies;
• Collaborate with our channel specialist teams and strategy offering to ensure we are delivering and activating the best possible strategies for our clients;
• Drive our internal knowledge and be on the forefront of creating new propositions and best practices;

WHAT YOU BRING

• Fluent English & Dutch (written & verbal)
• Not only have relevant experience as a Social Advertising, SEA, Display or Affiliate specialist, but also already have some experience in a role where you are consulting cross-channel (preferably at a digital agency);
• Can go from an abstract client question to a specific campaign strategy to deliver the best media strategy;
• Like to tackle challenges and come up with the best results to the most complex problems;
• Experience working across global campaigns and clients;
• 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;

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

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.

Digital Marketing at DEPT®: 

• A group of analytical and performance-driven colleagues;
• Good vibes: we’re trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. That’s why we’ll cheer you on [and support you] with personal coaching, a development plan and budget;
• Projects that work for you as well as the other way around. From short and snappy to more in-depth: whatever fits your ambition;
• Clients that will make you feel like a proud ambassador, like ING & Logitech.
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

As Senior Digital Advertising Consultant at DEPT® you work on campaign strategies and will be responsible from end to end for the delivery of those strategies. With your business sense, broad media knowledge and results-oriented mindset, you know how to translate an abstract client question into an effective campaign strategy and media plan. Together with our specialists, you make sure the delivery of your plan goes as smoothly as possible and (over)achieve the expectations of the client.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Create the smartest and most efficient campaign strategies for our biggest clients, and take everything we do regarding digital advertising to the next level.
• Create long-term campaign strategies for our clients;
• Consult clients on how to make the best use of all marketing channels;
• Focus on paid media channels for effective campaign strategies;
• Collaborate with our channel specialist teams and strategy offering to ensure we are delivering and activating the best possible strategies for our clients;
• Drive our internal knowledge and be on the forefront of creating new propositions and best practices;

WHAT YOU BRING

• Fluent English & Dutch (written & verbal)
• Not only have relevant experience as a Social Advertising, SEA, Display or Affiliate specialist, but also already have some experience in a role where you are consulting cross-channel (preferably at a digital agency);
• Can go from an abstract client question to a specific campaign strategy to deliver the best media strategy;
• Like to tackle challenges and come up with the best results to the most complex problems;
• Experience working across global campaigns and clients;
• 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;

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

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.

Overview

At Esri, our senior business development managers collaborate with distributors and partners to co-sell and promote the adoption of Esri technology.  We invite you to utilize your enterprise sales and multi-channel software business development experience to help leverage geographic technology in ­­­region. You’ll work closely with Esri’s distributor and partner network to help customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission and vision.  

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities. Able to articulate business value with customers and distributors of diverse scope within the region to create opportunities and a healthy sustained pipeline within new lines of business and market segments. Proactively drive value and growth across distributor, customer, and Esri.
• Think strategically. Expertly speak, present, and negotiate with executives and key stakeholders. Possess strong global and financial skills and provide input into business and strategic growth plan for the region. Demonstrate expert knowledge of product components, application, and GIS value propositions of Esri technology in region.
• Partner with others. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with customers and distributors. Facilitate client and distributor meetings that contribute impactful ideas. Influence those internally and externally through communication of ideas and strategies at all business levels. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members.
• Drive results. Lead the ‘Executive Review’ with distributors to finalize terms and conditions of an enterprise agreement. Demonstrate the ability to be put into any competitive situation and displace competition through research and advanced industry/country knowledge.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successfully supporting the needs of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs
• Experience selling enterprise software solutions directly and through a channel
• Expert in negotiation and strategic engagements
• Advanced story telling skills and experience presenting at conferences and executive level engagements
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and translate it into solutions that address customer needs
• Mastery of English and other languages as needed (verbal and written)
• Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and various industries as they relate to one another
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Ability to travel globally 25-50%

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience working in the areas of BI, marketing, market planning, supply chain, or other key business areas
• Experience working for a global consulting organization involved in business process improvement in the areas of engineering, operations, customer care, and finance
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field

Questions about our interview process? We have answers.

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Overview

At Esri, our senior business development managers collaborate with distributors to co-sell and promote the adoption of Esri technology.  We invite you to utilize your enterprise sales and multi-channel software business development experience to provide geographic technology and solutions to the European region’s national defense, intelligence and security agencies. You’ll work closely with Esri’s distributor network to help customers optimize and expand adoption of Esri technology, identify new areas of growth, and deliver expertise that helps deliver on their mission and vision.  

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunities. Able to articulate business value with customers and distributors of diverse scope within the Europe region to create opportunities within new lines of business and market segments.  Proactively drive value and growth across distributor, customer, and Esri.
• Think strategically. Expertly speak, present, and negotiate with executives and key stakeholders. Possess strong global and financial skills and provide input into business and strategic growth plan for the region. Demonstrate expert knowledge of product components, application, and GIS value propositions of Esri technology in the Europe region.
• Partner with others. Build and nurture long-term partnerships with customers and distributors. Facilitate client and distributor meetings that contribute impactful ideas.  Influence those internally and externally through communication of ideas and strategies at all business levels. Actively share knowledge and support/mentor team members.
• Drive results. Lead the ‘Executive Review’ with distributors to finalize terms and conditions of an enterprise agreement. Demonstrate the ability to be put into any competitive situation and displace competition through research and advanced industry/country knowledge.

Requirements

• 5+ years of successfully supporting the needs of gathering and designing technical specifications to solve a customer's needs
• Experience selling enterprise software solutions directly and through a channel
• Expert in negotiation and strategic engagements
• Advanced story telling skills and experience presenting at conferences and executive level engagements
• Ability to quickly learn new technology and translate it into solutions that address customer needs
• Mastery of English and other languages as needed (verbal and written)
• Understanding of GIS, Esri technology, and national security as they relate to one another
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field
• Job based in Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Ability to travel globally 25-50%

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience working with defense, intelligence, and border control organizations
• Experience working with the national public safety industry, including law enforcement, emergency management, and emergency services
• Knowledge of national security industry players, including technology partners, competitors, funders and more
• Experience working in the areas of BI, marketing, market planning, supply chain, or other key business areas
• Experience working for a global consulting organization involved in business process improvement in the areas of engineering, operations, customer care, and finance
• Demonstrated experience in co-developing proposals to respond to RFPs, RFIs, and tenders as appropriate
• Master’s degree in GIS, business administration, or a related field

Questions about our interview process?  We have answers.

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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 Creative & Media services. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients.

You are the commercial engine and primary sparring partner for one of our largest Tech client verticals. You’ll bridge the gap between complex Paid Media strategies and the client’s ambitious growth goals, ensuring our partnership feels less like a vendor and more like an extension of their own leadership team. Your mission is to support driving revenue into a 20% growth success story.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Client Leadership: Act as the primary business partner for the client, building trust-based relationships at the senior level. 
• Growth Ownership: Drive a 20% YoY growth target by identifying commercial opportunities in Paid Media, Social Organic, LLM, and Influencer strategy. 
• Matrix Orchestration: Lead the "Trio" (Account, Program, Strategy), serving as the final decision-maker to ensure delivery matches client expectations. 
• Strategic Sparring: Challenge the client and internal teams with "Growth Invention" ideas, moving beyond execution to strategic impact. 
• Commercial Governance: Own the P&L, SOWs, and profitability for the Business Group. 

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Media Pedigree: A deep, must-have understanding of integrated Paid Media (Social, Programmatic, Search). 
• Agency DNA: Proven experience managing complex, multi-workstream accounts in a global agency or consultancy environment. 
• A confident, outgoing, and positive personality. 
• You are a natural people person who builds chemistry instantly. 
• Challenger Mindset: You aren't afraid to have sensitive conversations or reset expectations when budgets or timings shift. 
• Social Fluency: Experience or strong exposure to Social Organic and Influencer ecosystems.

WE OFFER

• Location specific benefits, and;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

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

Are you a visionary Paid Search leader with a proven track record of driving tangible revenue and market share growth? Do you thrive on the thrill of the pitch and the satisfaction of expanding client portfolios? We're seeking a dynamic Paid Search leader to ignite our presence in EMEA, transforming our Paid Search discipline into a powerhouse of growth, innovation, people happiness, and client success.

You will serve as a thought leader, shaping a forward-thinking vision for Paid Search across EMEA while driving growth in this service area. You will lead the charge in evolving our Search discipline in a rapidly evolving and disrupting ecosystem. You won't just keep up with Google’s AI shifts; you will proactively integrate generative AI across platforms into our daily operations to redefine what 'performance' looks like in an AI-first world.

You will lead a team of currently 50 across EMEA and give support by removing blockers and ensuring they have access to the right tools and knowledge. Your goal is to empower every consultant/lead, giving them the confidence to deliver high-quality projects and tasks.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Take a strategic lead in the overall performance, profitability, and long-term business growth of our Paid Search discipline across EMEA
• Accelerate and drive the transition from traditional Paid Search management to AI-driven accounts.
• Be a key player in new business efforts, actively engaging in pitches, refining our sales narratives, and collaborating closely with our new business department to secure and expand our client base. 
• Establish the right organisational set-up of the Paid Search teams to ensure quality and performance across EMEA; 
• Drive adoption of the right tech and tooling, alongside ensuring we have a data-led approach across all accounts
• Coach and mentor our Paid Search Leads and empower every consultant to deliver high-impact, business-driven Paid Search projects.
• Make sure the Paid Search team has an innovative mindset and is a first mover in adopting new technology and advertising solutions. Recognized in the industry by winning awards;
• Oversee top Paid Search clients and drive innovation, project growth, and excellence in delivery.
• Spend at least 60% of time on projects or sales initiatives
• Enable and boost x-craft collaboration, bringing our Paid Search activities and offerings closer together with adjacent crafts, such as Content, Data, AI, Organic Search and Social.
• Ensure an agile development of our Paid Search proposition, aligning product-market fit and traction with the right target clients.
• Encourages knowledge sharing and best practices between teams within EMEA.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Have at least 10 years of experience in Paid Search.
• Are highly autonomous and proactive, demonstrating the ability to own complex projects and make significant decisions with minimal oversight.
• You have a deep curiosity for AI and machine learning. You don't just follow trends; you understand how to apply tools.
• Have a significant focus on business development, a successful track record with pitching, and client relationship management. You genuinely love the sales process.
• Have broader digital marketing knowledge (Social, Display, Content Marketing, Data etc.).
• Have experience with, and gain a lot of energy from, guiding other people and leading leaders.
• Are analytical, flexible, and able to work independently.
• Have great communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to persuade.
• Are ambitious, results-oriented, and know how to plan and organise.
• Are fluent in English.

WE OFFER
Please note that benefits may vary by location. Feel free to reach out to your recruiter for more details.

• • Hybrid working policy
  • Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, and a multisport programme;
  • A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021.
  • Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. 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.
  • Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

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.

Senior Project Manager (Digital Media)

This role is part of our Creative & Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Netflix, Canva, Foot Locker, Philips & Biscoff. 

JOB PURPOSE

For our Project Management team, we are seeking a Senior Project Manager who can effectively guide the team in executing media campaigns with a primary focus on SEO, SEA, social media, and programmatic advertising.

As a Senior Digital Marketing Project Manager, you know exactly what our customers need, even if they don't explicitly ask for it. You are good at making schedules and monitoring budgets and you enjoy meeting or even exceeding customer expectations together with the team. You can be politically correct, but you can also get to the point when you need to. You are also the customer's point of contact. You often have daily contact with them to communicate the progress of the project with them. 

You feel responsible for bringing the project to a successful conclusion and coordinating the deliverables with the customer and the team. In short, you are the spider in the web who keeps the focus on getting our campaigns live, who does not shy away from deadlines, who can monitor overviews and budgets, and who can coordinate all of this with the customer.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a range of clients on different projects
• Manage end to end media campaigns and projects (SEO, SEA, Programmatic advertisement, Social advertising), you make sure qualitative work is delivered on time
• Be the key contact for clients, an advisor who provides resources, and who addresses problems and solutions
• Assess working methods and processes, and make recommendations for improvement

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Relevant experience in both project management and digital marketing
• Have experience and ambition to manage digital marketing projects: SEO, SEA, Programmatic, Social Advertising, and CRO
• Experience and/or affinity with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Jira
• Know better than anyone how to align stakeholders and team
• Have experience on the agency side
• Have experience with A-brands and their digital performance issues
• Fluent in Dutch and English;

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

WHO ARE WE? 

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating. 

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

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

This role is based on the creative floor in Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Brand Strategists, Creatives, and Influencer Marketers to Account managers, Producers, and Video editors. As a creative digital marketing agency, we mix old-fashioned creative storytelling with the best of what today’s technology has to offer to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Bol, Burger King, Praxis, Ziggo and Grolsch to name a few.

You’ll be a culture-obsessed creative, ready to come up with eye-catching organic and paid social ideas that are designed to be discovered in the fyp and beyond. Your ideas will connect brands to communities and culture - not just adding to the noise, but building and creating real connections and driving engagement around organic social content.

You’ll bring experience from a social role in-house, or in agency and be able to sell your ideas with flair and full ownership. You’ll be able to demonstrate this with experience including concepting, presenting with confidence and backing up your ideas with strategic insights, trends and data. You know how to pro-actively anticipate on (future) clients needs, and keep a close eye on changes within the social media landscape. 

This role requires concepting, social shoots, video production, editing, storyboarding, reactive cultural content and copywriting so it goes without saying that you’ll know the latest ‘creator coded’ social trends before anyone else does – and understand how to spin those insights into compelling social-first content. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Deliver stand out ideas for organic + paid social (planned and reactive) that connects brands to communities and culture
• Present your ideas succinctly and with confidence to clients
• Concept, storyboard and write copy to bring your creative ideas to life
• View creative with a strategic mindset pulling in social trends, data and insights  
• Attend social-first shoots 
• Use data to optimise and improve social content each month
• Create all content to a brand’s TOV  
• Work collaboratively to create high-quality social content
• Noticing industry trends and anticipate on them accordingly in ways that suit our different clients

WHAT YOU BRING

• Fluent in Dutch and Dutch culture
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills 
• Experience in social-first ideas, concepting, design, copywriting and production
• Experience in Adobe Photoshop and basic knowledge of Premiere Pro
• Experience in using cultural trends and insights to create compelling social-first content
• Ability to create and present visually appealing presentations
• Ability to react quickly within a fast-paced environment
• A sharp and chronically online sense of humor is essential—you’ll be crafting content that’s as clever as it is compelling
• A love for learning new things
• Great interpersonal and listening skills
• High attention to detail
• Willingness to take ownership of your work
• Strategic mindset

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

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

This role is part of our Creative & Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Programmatic and Marketing Automation Consultants. Together, we blend imaginative storytelling and performance-driven strategies with cutting-edge technology to create engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients.

Joining this team means becoming part of our EMEA SEO community, a network of 40+ consultants spanning multiple offices across Europe. We empower brands to grow through organic search in all its evolving forms. In this role, you’ll act as a high-level strategic advisor for our key clients while serving as a cornerstone for the development of our craft. You’ll dive deep into client needs, challenge their goals, and propose sophisticated, hands-on solutions that drive real business impact.

We’re looking for a specialist with a deep-rooted passion for the future of search (specifically GEO and Social search) who can lead the way in these emerging areas. This role requires a strong strategic foundation combined with the execution skills needed to deliver results on our most complex accounts. You’ll take full ownership of your work, providing expert guidance to both colleagues and clients to ensure our SEO/GEO proposition remains at the cutting edge.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

You will take full ownership of organic growth for our key EMEA clients, acting as both a strategic partner and a reliable expert. You will:

• Develop and implement high-impact SEO/GEO strategies that align perfectly with client business goals and their target audiences
• Guide SEO consultants who assist you on your accounts, ensuring they execute your roadmaps with precision and quality
• Remain an expert practitioner while leading strategically, performing research, audits, or deep-dive analyses whenever the situation requires it
• Independently lead SEO/GEO contributions for new business pitches and specialized projects, showcasing our expertise to prospective partners
• Track performance and analyze complex datasets to provide insightful reports that explain the "why" behind the metrics and offer clear paths for improvement
• Stay at the forefront of organic search trends, proactively adapting client strategies to keep them ahead of the competition

WHAT YOU BRING

• Have at least 5 years of experience in SEO, with a proven track record of moving the needle for diverse brands
• You’ve already taken your first steps into the world of GEO; you understand how LLMs surface information and are experimenting with how to optimize for them
• Are fluent in both Dutch and English (written and spoken), allowing you to consult at a high level for both local and international clients
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into meaningful optimizations
• Have excellent presentation skills and can distill complex technical ideas into clear, persuasive narratives for any stakeholder
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, working with a high degree of independence while remaining a collaborative team player

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid working policy (2-3 days from the office, depending on location) and the opportunity to work from abroad for 13 weeks a year. 
• 24 vacation days per year and the possibility to buy an unlimited number of extra vacation days.
• DEPT®/YOU Learning Menu and DEPT®/YOU Special Programs. Develop your skills with courses and programs tailored to your needs.
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• Get a discount on your lease bike and ride in style. You can also enjoy hassle free-commutes with an NS Business Card. 
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, has been named a Great Place To Work since 2022 in the Netherlands and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.

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.

Role:  Social Media Lead

Location:  Rotterdam, Netherlands (hybrid)

About the role: 

We are looking for Social Media Lead to be based in Rotterdam. The role is tasked with defining and leading and supporting a team of Social Media Managers and Content Creators working on globally loved food brands.This role will oversee work, partner with clients and ensure teams are executing social strategies effectively.  You will not personally own specific channels but will have close relationships with brand stakeholders and be jointly accountable for them with your brands and teams.   

Our ideal candidate blends strategic social expertise with client servicing wizardry and has prior experience managing people. You should enjoy getting your hands dirty across social media, video, imagery, strategy, data analytics and integrated marketing campaigns. You will have a brilliant creative eye, and fantastic communication skills – both in writing and verbally. 

What you will be doing: 

• Be accountable for social media and content implementation, helping to embed and nurture best practice habitual behaviours 
• Sense-check reactive opportunities executed across range of brands, reviewing cultural opportunities against risk and protecting brand and/or maximising opportunity whenever possible.  
• Engage with and be accountable for social channel strategy across brands, specifically the CCM engagement executions linked to strategic content/channel recommendations  
• Work hand-in-hand with data delivery team to feed into CCM objectives and measurements in ongoing reporting deliverables as well as longer-term benchmarking  
• Become a trusted voice to clients, supporting CCMs in their interactions and management of clients. Supporting and speaking directly to brand team in the delivery of big-ticket social deliverables 
• Leading the charge on social new business opportunities helping to nurture the pipeline of opportunities, deliver pitches and work with integrated teams (i.e. strategy, data and creative) to deliver best-in-class proposals  

Personnel Management: 

• Reviewing the work, setting expectations and goals.  
• Mentoring and coaching 
• Managing HR admin: holiday approvals, reviews, feedback, client relationships 

Client Management: 

• Receiving any requests for changes of team structure or brand portfolio and working with client services team to recommend the necessary changes that result. 
• Receiving team feedback from clients and using this to steer the correct course of action, be that an internal promotion or guidance on performance etc. 

 Social Media Leadership: 

• Setting and optimising the team’s perspective on social media trends and best practice. 
• Key point of contact for management across creative, client services, strategy teams as well as a liaison to the clients.  
• Oversight on Content and Community team activities and any strategy or major callouts. 
• Support cross department communications between CCMs, brands, external teams. 
• Oversee final deliverables (content calendar, social snapshot, other reporting etc). 
• Attending client presentations with the CCMs as needed. 
• Accountable for relevant procedural updates in line with client expectation or demand, and implementing that process within you team – overseeing their implementation. 

What you need to be great in this role: 

• Experience working with an enterprise social media management tool, eg, Sprinklr, Hootsuite, Spredfast (Khoros), Sprout 
• Excellent verbal communication and written skills 
• Proven work experience as a community manager 
• Highly organised with a proactive attitude 
• High proficiency in the English language 
• Social metrics aware & social content savvy 
• On the pulse of platform innovations and their applications to brands 
• Prior experience presenting findings and ideas to clients, confidence to explain decisions 

Req ID: 16940

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