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Account Director
Roles open in: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Maastricht, Veenendaal, Zwolle
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Account Director
This role is part of our Creative and Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Our team is a vibrant mix of talents, ranging from Creatives, Brand Strategists, 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 Beiersdorf, Canva, and Biscoff, to name a few.
JOB PURPOSE
As Account Director, you will be establishing and maintaining the best possible relationships with our biggest clients, and you will be able to grow the revenue (for DEPT® and the client) of the accounts based on the best consultative advice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop go-to-market strategies, new service propositions and pitches
- Convince clients to work with DEPT®, by asking the right questions at the right time
- Utilize your sales experience and build solid relationships with potential clients and partners
- Drive strategic and sustainable client development and have a significant influence on the company’s growth
- Development, management and KPI-driven planning of complex digital client projects and journeys – you will not only focus on the profitability of your budgets
- Communicative interface between our existing clients on the one hand and our cross-functional teams of creatives and strategists on the other
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- We are looking for an experienced Account Director with at least 5 years of (preferably agency) experience
- You have a passion for digital marketing, know how to convince others with your sales talent, and have the ability to give clients the best possible advice
- Have great communication skills (verbally and written) and the ability to persuade
- Are experienced in working on pitches
- Are ambitious, results-oriented and know how to plan and organize
- Are fluent in Dutch and English
WE OFFER
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Be part of our digital future
We may be spread across the world, but we all work together as one team. Inspiring eachother, collaborating, innovating, and creating together.
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