Medior SEO Consultant

Dept; Rotterdam, Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading creative agency in Rotterdam as an SEO expert. You'll optimize clients' online visibility through strategic SEO practices while collaborating with a talented team. Ideal candidates have strong analytical and communication skills, with a passion for digital marketing.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

24 vacation days per year

Health contributions and wellness discounts

Gym and wellness discounts

Discount on lease bike

NS Business Card for commuting

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working in SEO.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective SEO strategies that align with client objectives.
• Perform keyword research, technical scans, and backlink audits.
• Track performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

SEO Expertise

Strategic Planning

Job description

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 like Netflix, Canva, Foot Locker, Philips & Biscoff.

JOB PURPOSE

Our SEO team empowers clients to develop and grow their online businesses through organic search in all its shapes and forms. You will go beyond simply executing SEO tasks; you will function as a strategic advisor to our clients by understanding their needs, challenging their goals, assessing feasibility and proposing hands-on solutions.

This role requires a solid level of SEO expertise, strategic planning skills, and a results-oriented mindset. The ideal candidate can manage and optimize SEO strategies and collaborate effectively. You are a critical and analytical thinker, both curious and creative, with a solid understanding of SEO and the ability to communicate your ideas clearly.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement effective SEO strategies that align with client objectives and target audiences
• Work with more experienced SEO professionals to carry out their strategies and roadmaps
• Perform both foundational analyses like keyword research, technical scans and backlink audits as well as strategies focused on optimizing for AI Overviews and other large language models
• Track performance, analyze data, and provide regular reports to clients, emphasizing important metrics and suggestions for how to improve
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in organic search and adapt strategies accordingly

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written
• At least 2 years of experience working in SEO
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive optimisation
• Solid communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to clients and internal stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

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 .

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 .

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