Growth Manager

CREATIVE & MEDIA AT DEPT®

- A group of creative 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 Netflix, Foot Locker & Bol.com.

- Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Growth Manager at DEPT®, you’ll be a key driver of our fast-growing digital media practice, shaping new client partnerships with both local heroes and global brands. 

In this role, you’ll be in the lead from the initial contact through delivering the best possible solution that meets client needs, whether through RFPs, public tenders, pitch consultants, or your own network.

You'll ensure a smooth handover to our internal teams and oversee the onboarding process, laying the groundwork for long-term success and collaboration. Working closely with our strategy, digital media, data, and creative teams, you’ll leverage DEPT®’s extensive expertise to unlock new opportunities. 

This is an international, high-impact role where you’ll drive the (fast) top-line growth of our digital media services, and have the opportunity to grow your own career (even faster). 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• As Growth Manager, you are part of our New Business and Account Management team, taking charge of new business initiatives and driving them from the first engagement through to successful onboarding.
• You’ll primarily work on RFPs, pitches, public tenders, and processes led by pitch consultants, as well as leads you bring in through your own network. In addition, we host numerous events (sometimes with partners), where you’ll connect with potential new clients through meaningful, craft-driven conversations. No cold-calling in this role!
• You’re comfortable taking ownership, being in the lead, and achieving results—but you’re no lone wolf. You collaborate closely with specialist teams within DEPT® and bring a strong understanding of the digital media landscape.
• Within DEPT®, you serve as the central link between various international teams (including NL, UK, DE, US, DK) for advertising related opportunities and projects.
• You are one of DEPT®’s representatives towards our key partners such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft and TikTok. 
• This means you’re responsible for happy new clients, happy colleagues, and accelerating top-line growth. You’re confident in discussions about budgets and terms & conditions, ensuring that DEPT®’s interests are well-represented.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

- Excellent communication skills. You aren’t afraid to present, and can network like the best.

- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a commercial role in the media or advertising industry.

- Experience with the creative side of advertising and/or you are eager to deepen your knowledge on this topic, understanding that one can’t exist without the other.

- Solid commercial experience. You are comfortable in competitive processes, and excel in a consultative sales approach.

- Speaks the language of both marketers and C-level executives, and knows how to connect with them.

- Thorough knowledge of digital media (SEA, Paid Social, Programmatic, Affiliate, etc.), SEO, Content, Data, Marketing Automation, and CRM. And you know how to bring all these building blocks together to create an integrated full-funnel strategy.

- Basic understanding of offline marketing and how it connects to online strategies.

- Ambitious, eager to learn, and simply a great person to work with!

- Full working proficiency in the English and Danish languages;

- Being directly available to start working in Denmark.

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® you’ll 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. 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.