DEPT · Rotterdam
Trainee SEO/GEO
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 ...
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.
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.
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 Netflix, Foot Locker & Philips.
- Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.
JOB PURPOSE
Ready to kickstart your career in digital marketing? For our offices in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, we are looking for aspiring
digital marketing consultants who want to learn from the best in the business. Our next SEO/GEO Traineeship kicks off in September
2026, and we want you on board.
As a future trainee, we don’t expect you to be a day-one expert in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or GEO (Generative Engine
Optimization). What we do look for is a genuine passion for organic search that you’ve already started developing during your
studies, a personal project, or an internship. Over the course of this seven-month traineeship, our international, highly skilled
team will introduce you to the cutting-edge world of organic search, while also giving you a front-row seat to other key
disciplines like Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and CRM.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our traineeship perfectly blends theory with hands-on practice. You will dive deep into the core pillars of digital marketing and
consultancy through a structured journey:
- Master the three pillars of traditional SEO: Content, Tech, and Authority
- Learn to navigate advanced data analysis tools, map out robust SEO strategies, and build actionable roadmaps
- Get a head start on the next generation of search with deep dives into AI search and GEO
Learning by doing is our mantra. Each theoretical module is rounded off with a practical internal assignment. Once you've built a
rock-solid foundation, you’ll step right into real client work, collaborating with clever minds for some of the biggest Dutch and
global brands.
We are eager to hire the brightest talent, but culture is everything to us. We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, loves
to inspire, strives toward a better world, takes the stage, and is a futurist at heart. We strongly support diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment where a unique individual can strengthen our collective.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably with a focus on marketing, business, or data)
- A strong affinity for the sweet spot where technology meets creativity
- Excellent command of both Dutch and English (written and spoken)
- Prior experience with SEO/GEO is a nice bonus, but absolutely not a dealbreaker. Your drive and curiosity matter more
- A mindset defined by eagerness to learn, proactiveness, strong analytical skills, and the independence to own your growth
- The ambition to finish the seven-month traineeship and officially launch your career as a Junior SEO/GEO consultant at DEPT®
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.