Programmatic Advertising Consultant

DEPT

Budapest, Zagreb, Split, Skpoje, hybrid   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 EMEA Creative & Media team. Our team is a vibrant mix of media talents, ranging from Creatives, Influencer Marketers, Brand & Content Strategists to Account Managers, Media Planners 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 like Logitech, Just Eat Takeaway, Foot Locker & Meta. JOB PURPOSE Within our 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. 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. WHAT YOU’LL DO * 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 YOU’LL BRING * Have extensive, relevant programmatic experience (DSPs (e.g. DV360, Amazon DSP, Tradedesk), GMP(Google Ads, Analytics, Campaign Manager). * Have experience with, and gain a lot of energy from, guiding and mentoring other people. * Have experience with planning a team's capacity in the most efficient way. * Having the ability to identify new opportunities to be implemented in the daily business (tools, Martech, efficiency).  * Have experience with international markets and cultures. * Have experience with the EMEA publisher landscape. * Are analytical, flexible and able to work independently. * Have experience with creating strategic proposals and campaign plans for programmatic channels. * Can translate and present complex results in clear language. WE OFFER Please note that benefits may vary by location. Feel free to reach out to your recruiter for more details * A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021. * 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! * 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 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.

DEPT

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 Logitech, Foot Locker & Philips. * Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency. JOB PURPOSE Programmatic is a cost-effective and impactful way of buying digital media, but only if activated at the right time and to the right user. And you play an essential role in this as a programmatic consultant. The Programmatic team is part of the Creative & Media department at DEPT® NL. Within our paid media teams, our certified programmatic advertising specialists help our clients to effectively purchase digital media which contribute to the clients goals. Whether through real-time bidding or direct deals with publishers, we make sure to drive the best results. In our 7-month traineeship, you will learn everything you need to know from our experts to become a Junior Programmatic Consultant. Within the first few weeks, we focus on setting the right foundation for you to specialize in Programmatic Buying later in the traineeship. You will receive a full introduction to the programmatic media landscape and the platforms we use. Lectures on the subjects are given by experienced consultants from our Programmatic Team. We will teach you everything you need to know about setups, data usage, analysis, and reporting so that you will be able to take part in powerful campaigns. Additionally, we’ll teach you everything you need to know to become a successful junior consultant, including time management, goal-setting, and presenting yourself. We are seeking a highly motivated trainee to join our team and learn everything about the programmatic digital landscape. During your traineeship you will learn how to be responsible for managing programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, optimizing campaigns for performance, providing insights and recommendations to clients and team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong affinity in becoming a specialist in the programmatic advertising field and gaining an understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem and gain experience in managing campaigns on the Google stack (DV360, CM360) and other DSPs. Channel experience is not required for this role, but is a plus. This traineeship will cover: video, display, digital audio, digital outdoor, and CTV. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Throughout the traineeship, you'll learn how to: * Translate the results into insights, advice and new plans that you can present clearly; * Manage programmatic campaigns across multiple platforms, including DV360, Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk, alongside other DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges; * Analyze campaign data to provide insights and recommendations to clients; * Deliver and present work with data-driven insight and analytics both internally and externally; * Look for the latest developments and opportunities that add value for the customer and are critical of the work we deliver; * Devise strategies and turn them into best in class tactics for great clients. The traineeship covers a wide range of programmatic channels, including Display, Video, Digital Audio, Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH), and Connected TV (CTV). WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We're looking for someone who is eager to build a career in programmatic advertising and is excited by the intersection of media, technology, and data. You have: * Highly motivated young professional with a Bachelor or Master Degree in the field of Marketing; * Strong analytical skills and ability to provide insights and recommendations based on data; * Excellent communication and collaboration skills; * Being available to start working in the Netherlands; * Working proficiency of the Dutch language; * Nice to have but not required: experience in programmatic advertising, with knowledge of the Google Stack, Google Ads (Display/Video), DSP (e.g. Adform, Tradedesk, DV360), GMP and Analytics. Understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, DMPs, and ad exchanges Previous experience with programmatic advertising or digital media is not required, but any exposure to platforms such as Google Marketing Platform or other advertising technologies is a plus. 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.

Vend Marketplaces AB

Do you want to drive commercial strategy for Finn, Blocket & other Nordic marketplaces? THE OPPORTUNITY IN A NUTSHELL You? A commercially minded, highly credible fintech- or media advisor with a deep understanding of how Nordic financial institutions leverage marketing to optimize their customer journeys. Role? Serve as our premier subject-matter expert for the BFSI sector, translating market intelligence into our overarching vertical strategy and commercial narratives across the Nordics.Company? Vend, home of FINN, Blocket, Tori, Oikotie, DBA & Bilbasen, where millions of people across the Nordics connect to find what they need, whether it’s a job, a home or a way to move. Location? Join us in our Stockholm or Oslo office, with the flexibility to work 3 days per week remotely!Why us? This is a rare, senior-level role with a massive mandate. You are not managing daily campaigns or minor accounts; you get the keys to define Vend Advertising’s total commercial approach to the BFSI vertical across the entire Nordic region, with direct backing from executive leadership.Sounds like your cup of tea? Check out the details below! WHO ARE YOU? You bring 7+ years of deep experience within banking, financial services, insurance, fintech, payments, lending, or a related media agency/consulting background. You have a shown track record in commercial and business metrics, understanding how financial institutions allocate investments, optimize CLTV, and drive customer acquisition/retention. You possess a robust full-funnel marketing background, with a deep understanding of how BFSI organizations leverage brand, performance, lead generation, paid social, and programmatic advertising. You are an engaging and influential communicator, comfortable leading strategic customer workshops, presenting to senior executives, and representing Vend at prominent external thought leadership forums. You are highly collaborative and advisory-focused, thriving on building solid alignment across Sales, Product, Customer Success, and Leadership teams. An established industry network within the Nordic BFSI ecosystem is highly considered an advantage. WHAT’S THE JOB LIKE? Day-to-day work & projects cooking As our Industry Strategy Lead, your mission is to define, evolve, and own Vend Advertising's overarching BFSI strategy across the Nordics. Your work serves as the vital bridge between customer needs and our organizational roadmap.You will act as an outside-in advisor by gathering marketplace intelligence, mapping market trends, and analyzing competitive movements. You will turn these insights into compelling, goal-aligned commercial narratives, playbooks, and value propositions that clearly demonstrate business impact to our clients.You will work cross-functional, partnering directly with regional Sales and Commercial Success teams to shape key account strategies, facilitate customer workshops, and participate in executive-level strategic engagements. Furthermore, you will act as an internal consultant for Product Managers, feeding field feedback and regulatory challenges directly back into product development. Product Managers remain responsible for product strategy, roadmap prioritization, feature development, and scalable product execution across industries and customer segments. The challenge to turn into an opportunity!The BFSI landscape is tightly regulated, and clients increasingly expect effect-first, transaction-tied outcomes over passive impressions. Your challenge will be to take a fragmented ecosystem and establish Vend as an indispensable, high-intent media house for automotive financing, mortgages, and insurance. You will turn this huge opportunity to drive product adoption, expanding strategic footprints, and successfully securing long-term endemic revenue streams. A few words from Helena Angsten, Head of Industry Strategy. Our team is the core center of excellence across Vend Advertising, meaning we bring deep client-side industry knowledge straight into our commercial engine. Instead of taking a one-size-fits-all approach, we build smart, highly tailored value propositions that hit the market right where it matters. We are forward leaning and flexible, support each other’s growth, and focus on results that actually move the needle. If you love solving complex commercial puzzles and driving strategic influence across the Nordics, we’d love to have you on board!"GOT YOUR ATTENTION? Apply by submitting your CV and answer the application questions. We take vacation-time seriously here (and hope you do, too!), so we won't review any applications until after the deadline. GOT QUESTIONS? Reach out to Head of Strategy industry Helena Angsten at helena.angsten[at]vend.com, who is available after August 3rd At Vend, our mission is simple: Smart choices made easy. We’re here to make sustainable living effortless through seamless digital experiences. As part of a dynamic family of marketplaces, including FINN, Blocket, Tori, Bytbil, Oikotie, Bilbasen, and DBA, we connect people with services and products that matter. Driven by purpose and curiosity, we constantly evolve to meet today’s needs and shape a smarter, more sustainable tomorrow. At Vend, your time matters. We want you to explore new paths to smarter. Be curious with technology and lean forward. Dare to try, learn, and try again, as we innovate, grow and succeed together. Because your time matters. And when spent wisely, it creates value for you, for Vend, and society as a whole.