Programmatic Lead

Programmatic Lead

Netherlands, Hybrid

Digital Marketing at DEPT®

• A group of analytical and performance driven colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• 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 Foot Locker, Just Eat Takeaway and Logitech;
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

Within our paid media teams, our programmatic advertising specialists help our clients to effectively purchase digital media which contribute to the client’s goals across the full funnel. Whether through real-time bidding or guaranteed deals with publishers, we make sure to drive the best results and choose the right channel for client’s goals. 

As a lead you drive the direction for our programmatic team and grow it as a business together with the Programmatic Director. You challenge the team members and support them by facilitating an environment where all team members can get the best out of themselves in terms of their professional career and growth as well as deliverables for the clients.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and delivering services within Programmatic buying to our clients;
• Overall commercial responsibility for the team’s growth
• Setting ambitious targets for the team, devising a plan to achieve those targets and making sure we efficiently achieve the client's objectives;
• Actively lead and develop our ways of working within Programmatic; 
• Collaborating with the other international offices making sure we are aligned with other counterparts of DEPT® and can offer the best services possible;
• Constantly looking for the latest opportunities that add value for the customer and be critical of the work we deliver; 
• Devise strategies and manage campaigns for great clients; 
• Translate the results into insights, advice and new plans that can be presented clearly at every level.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Have +6 years of relevant programmatic experience (Google Ads (Display/Video), DSPs (e.g. Adform, Tradedesk, DV360), GMP and Analytics.
• Have experience with, and gain a lot of energy from, guiding other people;
• Are analytical, flexible and able to work independently;
• Have experience with creating strategic proposals and campaign plans for programmatic channels;
• Have experience with, and willingness to engage in commercial and pitch activity - both making proposals and presenting for clients.
• Have full professional proficiency in English, spoken and written;
• Can translate and present complex results in clear 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.
• 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.