Online Marketing Traineeship Search – SEO/SEA (ENG)

For this traineeship, we’re mainly looking for Dutch speaking candidates as most SEO and SEA work requires knowledge of this language. However, we do have the flexibility to hire some international trainees as well. So feel free to apply if you’re fluent in English!

Are you the one who can make razor-sharp connections? Who identifies cause & effect and can propose solutions that contribute to better results? Are you keen on learning everything about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) or Search Engine Advertising (SEA) and apply this knowledge to the largest (inter)national brands?

In september we will launch our successful online marketing traineeship at dentsu for the eleventh year in a row. The best search specialists will teach you and your fellow trainees the tricks of the trade and additionally we will learn you more about the world of digital marketing & consultancy.

The traineeship has two directions: SEO or SEA. In this vacancy, we would like to explain more about these directions and about the traineeship in general.

What are you going to do?

In seven months’ time, we will train you to become a specialist in the field of SEO or SEA. We take you through the theory and practice of SEO or SEA and teach you the skills that are important to become a top consultant. You will also learn about our way of working and the tooling & systems we use in our daily work.

In the first three months, you will attend full time sessions and workshops as a group to enhance your knowledge. Each module (three in total) will be concluded with a case presentation, in which you will be able to show what you have learned in the previous weeks. After these three months, you will start working on multiple client teams and will be able to put your knowledge into practice.

Direction 1: Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Traineeship

Amsterdam, 40 hours per week – 7 months (start september 2022)

SEO is a crucial channel within every digital marketing strategy and often one of the biggest drivers of traffic to websites. As a specialist, you conduct keyword research, technical analyses of the website, advise on content optimisation and think of campaigns which can lead to links to the website. At dentsu we have the expertise to tackle the most complex projects for the biggest brands, such as KLM, Danone, Karwei and Greenchoice. We do this with a team of 15 specialists and annually we organise a traineeship to add new talents to our team. Will you be joining?

After this traineeship, you’ll be:

• A professional in Search Engine Optimization;
• Able to optimise websites through technique, content and link building;
• Trained to be a consultant for whom no client challenge is too great;
• Capable of connecting the dots between different data sources;
• Part of a team that works for A-brands in The Netherlands and globally;
• Educated to interact with developers, marketers & creatives;
• Part of one of the biggest and coolest digital agencies worldwide.

Direction 2: Search Engine Advertising (SEA) Traineeship

Amsterdam, 40 hours per week – 7 months (start september 2022)

Within digital marketing, most budget is spent on SEA and this continues to grow each year. At dentsu we have the expertise to tackle the most complex projects and campaigns for the biggest brands, such as T-Mobile, Albert Heijn and KLM. As a SEA specialist your responsibilities include selecting relevant keywords, writing ad texts and managing campaigns to achieve the objectives of our clients. In addition, analysing and visualising data is part of your job, in order to gain new insights and optimise your campaigns even better. We do this with a team of 24 specialists and annually we organise a traineeship to add new talents to our team. Will you be joining?

After this traineeship, you’ll be:

• A professional in Search Engine Advertising;
• Trained to be a consultant for whom no client challenge is too great;
• Capable of analysing large amounts of data and draw the right conclusions from this;
• Able to manage large marketing budgets to achieve optimal results for our clients;
• Trained to speak the language of automation with our developers;
• Part of a team that works for A-brands in The Netherlands and globally;
• Part of one of the biggest and coolest digital agencies worldwide.

Who are we looking for?

• You have successfully completed an HBO or WO education;
• Someone with strong analytical skills;
• You are curious and keen on learning new things;
• You are proactive and take on responsibility yourself;
• You enjoy working in teams, both with colleagues and clients;
• You are online minded and interested in the latest trends;
• You are fluent in Dutch and English;
• But above all, you are enthusiastic, smart & ambitious.

What does dentsu offer?

• Enthusiastic colleagues and a positive work environment;
• Working with the best specialists within their field;
• Great opportunities to grow yourself;
• An environment where knowledge development and improving each other is stimulated;
• 30 days off per year (25 flexible days & 5 fixed days);
• 2 days off per year to do volunteer work;
• Pension scheme;
• Discount on Classpass and free bootcamps at the office;
• Working from our office in Amsterdam & remotely (60% office, 40% from home)
• A healthy lunch;
• And more – we’d love to elaborate on this during an interview.

Who will you be working with?

We are a search team consisting of 24 SEA specialists and 15 SEO specialists. We help the biggest brands to achieve the best online results. We celebrate successes together, but also share our challenges. We value transparency, being yourself, helping each other out, and above all, we are an engaged team with our best interest at heart.

Teambuilding is absolutely important to us. We like to close off the week with music & drinks on our roof terrace, do volunteer work with the team, organise various activities and participate in sports events (such as the Adfocup and the Dam-tot-Dam loop).

Are you our new colleague?

Apply via the link below and indicate which specialism you prefer and why.

If you're interested, but don't fully identify with every requirement, don't let that put you off. It is above all a wish list.

At dentsu, we strive for an inclusive and safe workplace with equal opportunities and treatment for all. Where everyone is welcome to be who they are and empowered to speak out. We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply. "

https://career.dentsunetherlands.nl/online-marketing-traineeship-search-seo-sea-2