Marketing Technology Consultant

twentysix; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuting package

Pension benefits

Work phone & SIM

Mac or Windows laptop

Headspace membership

Job summary

VML Netherlands, part of WPP, is seeking a Marketing Technology Consultant to lead engagements, architect Salesforce Marketing Cloud solutions, and coordinate cross-functional delivery across digital marketing platforms. The role requires hands-on cloud solution design, pre-sales collaboration, and global client exposure.

The candidate should have 3+ years in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, strong SQL and data-architecture skills, and a solid web development background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with data architecture/schema and ability to read or develop SQL queries.
• Familiarity with server-side web development languages and protocols (HTML, XML, JavaScript, HTTP, CSS) and with SOAP/REST APIs.
• Proficiency in English at business level; resident in The Netherlands; eligible to work without visa; able to attend an office weekly.

Responsibilities

• Lead consultative engagements with clients on the technical and business challenges related to their communication initiatives.
• Create, manage and present an actionable blueprint that aligns a client's business needs to that of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solution.
• Design, build and deliver the Technology solution; Core is on Salesforce technology.
• Be part of the Sales team to help with pre-sales activities and pitches.
• Manage multiple client engagements and work with associated team members.

Skills

English fluency

Data architecture

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

SOAP/REST APIs

SQL queries

Job description

Who We Are

VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

Working in tech with VML:

At VML Netherlands, we inspire growth for ambitious brands. We are a full-service digital agency that enables organizations to deliver connected and personalized experiences across all digital channels. With our expertise in Marketing, Commerce, CRM, PXM and CX, we provide end-to-end solutions to our clients and create digital capabilities with impact.

Our clients include Accell, Bayer, Dyson, Johnson & Johnson, Jumbo Supermarkten, Nestlé, Plus Retail, RTL, SharkNinja, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, Xerox and many more global brands. Our offices are based in Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, India and Poland. Being part of the wider WPP Network, we have access to 180 offices around the globe.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Marketing Technology Consultant you are responsible for leading the process of analyzing our customer’s business requirements, architecting a suitable solution, and blueprinting those solutions within the Salesforce Marketing Cloud platform. A key part of your role is to ensure the final solution is delivered against the original requirements to the highest standards.

What you will do:

• Lead consultative engagements with clients on the technical and business challenges related to their communication initiatives;
• Create, manage and present an actionable blueprint that aligns a clients business needs to that of the Salesforce Marketing Cloud Solution;
• Design, build and deliver the Technology solution; Core is on Salesforce technology
• Be part of our Sales team to help with pre-sales activities and pitches;
• Manage multiple client engagements and work with associated team members.

Who you are:

• Customer Engagement: You can confidently lead discussions and consult with clients to identify and address their needs.
• Technical Proficiency: You bring expertise in Salesforce Marketing Cloud and are familiar with additional marketing technologies.
• Web Development and Integration: You understand key development tools and protocols, including APIs, for seamless system integration.
• Adaptability: You are eager to learn and quickly adapt to new technologies to deliver value proactively.

What you need:

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with data architecture/schema and the ability to read or develop SQL queries.
• Familiarity with server-side web development design languages, scripting tools, and protocols such as HTML, XML, JavaScript, HTTP, and CSS.
• Familiarity with SOAP and REST APIs.
• Proficiency in the English language at a business level.
• Reside in The Netherlands, within a reasonable commuting distance to Amsterdam.
• Currently eligible to work in The Netherlands, without the need of a visa application.
• Ability to attend one of our offices on a weekly basis, as required.

Bonus points

• Familiarity with additional marketing technology platforms (e.g., Braze, Adobe, Selligent, Tealium).
• Fluent in other languages, other than English.

In return, this is what we offer:

You will get in touch with an unlimited world of international connections and resources, since we operate globally. Therefore we have a listening ear for your wildest ideas and together we keep stretching our boundaries. We like you to follow the path you’ve created and we invest in your personal development. We support a dynamic and a feel-at-home kind of workplace.

Our compensation:

• A monthly gross salary from 3,800.00€ and up to 5,500€, based on experience.
• A gross annual 8% holiday allowance pay.
• Access to our commuting package to suit your individual needs.
• Competitive pension benefits.
• A choice of a work phone and SIM, or portability of your own number.
• A choice of a Mac or Windows laptop.

Our culture:

• Hybrid work.
• A culture of trust, with a feel-at-home vibe and an international environment.
• End of the week drinks, team events and parties.
• Mental health: Complimentary membership to Headspace and EAP counseling services.
• In-house educational tools for your own development; e.g. soft-skills workshops, language courses & leadership training.
• Wellness pack: bootcamps, our own in-house masseuse, mental health workshops and more.
• Working with a renowned international customer base, B2B and B2C customers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information,please visit www.vml.com, andfollowalong on Instagram,LinkedIn, and X.