Junior SEO Consultant

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.

JOB PURPOSE

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.

Joining this team means that you will become part of our EMEA SEO team that spans a number of offices across Europe. Our EMEA SEO team, which consists of 40+ specialists, 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; together with more experienced consultants, you will function as a strategic advisor to our clients by understanding their needs and proposing hands-on solutions.

This role requires a strong foundation and interest in SEO (and GEO), along with solid execution skills and a results-oriented approach. The ideal candidate effectively applies existing knowledge to support the team in solving practical, less-defined tasks and must be capable of providing clear input to both colleagues and clients. A strong focus on continuous learning and expanding expertise is essential. The candidate is expected to deliver operational work of excellent quality. Furthermore, the ability to communicate clearly and proactively is a core requirement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• You will be collaborating closely with our experienced consultants and learning all about on page and off page SEO, as well as GEO projects from start to finish.
• Based on data and with the help of multiple tools, you will learn to create short- and long-term SEO and GEO strategies. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with technical website analysis, keyword research, and building SEO content strategies
• While you won’t be expected to present directly to clients right away, you should be comfortable with the idea of presenting your advice and learning how to persuade clients to follow your recommendations over time
• Part of the position involves working on recurring tasks such as keyword research and content briefings that ensure stability for our clients and allow you to continuously develop your SEO skills
• We will provide you with everything you need to develop further as an SEO/GEO Consultant, combining structured training with the opportunity to work for renowned brands and on challenging SEO projects

WHAT YOU BRING

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a focus on (digital) marketing
• You bring at least 1 year of hands-on SEO experience, ideally from a digital agency or proven success with your own web projects
• You have an excellent command of both Dutch and English
• You are analytical, detail-oriented, and technically curious, while also being independent and communicative
• You already have some first experience with SEO tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs and/or Semrush
• You don’t shy away from recurring operational SEO tasks (e.g. optimizing titles, meta descriptions, internal linking, fixing crawling errors) and you’re motivated to learn and grow toward more strategic responsibilities
• You approach operational SEO tasks with a positive mindset, using them as a chance to build your expertise and gradually take on more strategic responsibilities
• You enjoy working in an international environment and are motivated to build expertise in SEO, GEO and beyond

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
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform and access to private health insurance
• 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
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. 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

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.