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. As Account Director across our creative services, 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO - 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 YOU BRING - Experienced Account Director with at least 7 years of 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 English, and preferably also fluent in Dutch; 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.

Account Director, Creative (Dutch speaker)

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