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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.

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.

• Spot client challenges with the team and stimulate them towards solutions.
• Lean into automation and data usage within campaigns, including utilizing AI to improve performance.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports to clients, highlighting key metrics and recommendations for improvement.
• Stay informed about changes in search engine algorithms and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Drive innovation within the Paid Search team by championing new approaches, frameworks, and performance methodologies.
• Deliver compelling presentations and communicate complex concepts clearly during sales meetings and client workshops.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and alignment with client goals.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and handle all SEA‑related matters.
• Grow the client account by upselling opportunities.

• Extensive (at least 5 years) experience in creating, managing and optimizing paid search & shopping campaigns, preferably within a digital agency or similar environment.
• A self‑confident, competent, and empathetic presence that convinces colleagues and clients of your ideas.
• Strong knowledge of paid search platforms such as Google Ads and Bing Ads.
• A proven track record of driving results and optimizing campaigns to meet client objectives.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive campaign optimisation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Analytical, flexible, and able to work independently.
• The ability to present complex results in clear and understandable language.
• Nice to have: experience mentoring or guiding co‑workers or a team of digital specialists.
• Directly available to start working from either the Amsterdam or Rotterdam office.
• Full working proficiency in Dutch and English.

• 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.
• A contribution to health via the OpenUp platform, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
• A discount on lease bikes and hassle‑free commutes with an NS Business Card.
• A reputation for doing good – DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021, named a Great Place To Work in the Netherlands since 2022, and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients – opportunities to work with all sizes and types of clients and celebrate successes together.
• Additional employee benefits are available.

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.

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.