About this role
Job title: Account Director
About the Role DEPT is seeking an Account Director for the Creative & Media team based in Rotterdam and Amsterdam. You will establish and maintain strong relationships with our biggest clients and drive revenue growth for both DEPT and the clients through consultative guidance. You will bridge cross-functional teams of creatives and strategists to develop and manage complex digital projects.
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 influence the company’s growth.
- Develop, manage and KPI-driven planning of complex digital client projects and journeys, focusing on profitability and budgets.
- Serve as the communicative interface between existing clients and cross-functional teams of creatives and strategists.
What We're Looking For
- Experienced Account Director with at least 7 years of agency experience.
- Passion for digital marketing, ability to persuade others with your sales talent, and provide clients with the best possible advice.
- Great communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to persuade.
- Experienced in working on pitches.
- Ambitious, results-oriented and good at planning and organizing.
- Fluent in English; Dutch fluency preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- 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.
- OpenUp health contributions, gym and wellness discounts, and healthy lunches at the office.
- Discount on lease bikes and NS Business Card for easy commuting.