This role is part of our Creative team based 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 big brand thinking 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 and Philips to name a few.

JOB PURPOSE

Our team in Amsterdam is actively seeking a Senior Account Manager who takes pleasure in being the primary point of contact for some of the most renowned brands in Europe.

As an Account Manager, you will work closely with our major accounts on a daily basis, emphasizing the importance of fostering strong relationships. We need you to inspire our customers by showcasing the limitless possibilities available to help their businesses thrive. Together with them, you will determine the most suitable solutions for their specific needs. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the satisfaction of our existing customers and collaborate with skilled strategists and creatives to deliver exceptional results. 
• As an Account Manager at DEPT® Brand and Advertising , you will not only assume a sales and strategic role but also be hands-on yourself. 
• Independently establish processes
• Accurately estimate project timeliness
• Actively contribute to resolving process-related issues.
• Actively guide XL brand campaigns from start to finish with strong project management skills

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Possess prior experience as an Account Manager in agency settings.
• Demonstrate proficiency in tackling strategic business challenges and providing clients with guidance to achieve their objectives.
• Exhibit knowledge and understanding of social media, social platforms, and the inner workings of digital platforms.
• Excel in building enduring relationships.
• Possess commercial acumen to drive ambitious business objectives alongside your team and accounts.
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a team and embrace accountability.
• Professional command of the Dutch language.

WE OFFER

• The choice to work where you are most productive: whether that is in one of our offices, or abroad for 13 weeks a year. Rather work from home? No problem! We’ll provide you with the best of class materials, such as a high-quality laptop, monitor, work phone and the necessary furniture.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches 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.
• You can discover even more employee benefits here.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 and 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.
• Annual trip to DEPT® Festival in the Netherlands: a chance to meet other people in DEPT®, see great talks from industry leaders, and have an all expenses paid weekend of fun!
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

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.