Head of SEO

This role is part of ourCreative & Media team based in Copenhagen. 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

Are you a visionary SEO leader with a proven track record of driving tangible revenue and market share growth Do you thrive on the thrill of the pitch and the satisfaction of expanding client portfolios Were seeking a dynamic Head of SEO to ignite our presence in the Netherlands and Denmark transforming our SEO discipline into a powerhouse of sales and client success.

This isnt just about rankings; its about impacting the bottom line. Youll be instrumental in shaping our commercial strategy identifying new market opportunities and ensuring our SEO offerings consistently lead to exceptional business outcomes for our clients and the agency.

You will lead the teams and give support by removing blockers and ensuring they have access to the right tools and knowledge. Your goal is to empower every consultant/lead giving them the confidence to deliver high-quality projects and tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take a strategic lead in the overall performance profitability and long-term business growth of our SEO discipline across the Netherlands and Denmark.
• Play a key role in new business efforts by actively engaging in pitches refining our sales narratives and collaborating closely with the New Business team to secure and expand our client base. Youll also be instrumental in upselling innovative SEO solutions to existing clients.
• Establish the right organisational set-up for the SEO teams to ensure quality and performance.
• Coach and mentor our SEO Leads empowering every consultant to deliver high-impact commercially driven SEO projects.
• Foster an innovative mindset within the SEO team positioning us as first movers in adopting new technology and advertising solutions and gaining industry recognition through awards.
• Work closely with the New Business team to bring in new clients and upsell solutions to existing ones.
• Oversee top SEO clients driving innovation project growth and excellence in delivery.
• Dedicate at least 60% of your time to projects or sales initiatives.
• Enable and boost cross-craft collaboration aligning our SEO activities more closely with adjacent disciplines such as Content Data AI and Paid Search.
• Ensure agile development of our SEO proposition aligning product-market fit and traction with the right target clients.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and best practices across teams.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 10 years of experience in SEO with proven success in leading large-scale high-impact SEO initiatives.
• A strong commercial mindset with a passion for business development sales pitches upselling and client growth.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of building coaching and inspiring high-performing teams.
• A broad understanding of digital marketing including SEA Social Display Content Marketing and Data.
• A strategic thinker who is also hands-on analytical and execution-oriented.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to persuade influence and inspire.
• Ambitious results-driven and comfortable working in fast-paced international environments.
• Fluency in English is required; Dutch fluency is preferred.

WE OFFER

• A position within a well-established yet entrepreneurial company with rapidly growing teams;
• An open dynamic and informal company culture;
• Flexible work-from-home policy;
• Extensive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling to nurture your professional growth and hone your expertise;
• Lot of fun social events such as Friday bars company parties team events etc.;
• Flexible hybrid working policy and a great workplace in our awesome office in Christianshavn;
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT has been a Certified B Corp since 2021 and named Agency of the Year at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards;
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small local or global at DEPT youll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries;
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training and development;
• Stay happy and healthy with a contribution to your health through the OpenUp platform gym and wellness discounts and healthy lunches at the office;
• Global annual DEPT Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

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. Thats 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 were 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.