Trainee SEO/GEO

DEPT is a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds 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. Were 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.

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.

Digital Marketing at DEPT:

• A group of analytical and performance-driven colleagues that will feel like friends in no-time;
• Good vibes: were trusting and believe in creative freedom and autonomy;
• If you grow, we grow. Thats why well 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 & Philips.
• Best of both worlds: the pros of an international leading agency with the energy of your next door agency.

JOB PURPOSE

Ready to kickstart your career in digital marketing? For our offices in Rotterdam and Amsterdam, we are looking for aspiring digital marketing consultants who want to learn from the best in the business. Our next SEO/GEO Traineeship kicks off in September 2026, and we want you on board.

As a future trainee, we dont expect you to be a day-one expert in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) or GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). What we do look for is a genuine passion for organic search that youve already started developing during your studies, a personal project, or an internship. Over the course of this seven-month traineeship, our international, highly skilled team will introduce you to the cutting-edge world of organic search, while also giving you a front-row seat to other key disciplines like Paid Search, Paid Social, Programmatic, and CRM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our traineeship perfectly blends theory with hands-on practice. You will dive deep into the core pillars of digital marketing and consultancy through a structured journey:

• Master the three pillars of traditional SEO: Content, Tech, and Authority
• Learn to navigate advanced data analysis tools, map out robust SEO strategies, and build actionable roadmaps
• Get a head start on the next generation of search with deep dives into AI search and GEO

Learning by doing is our mantra. Each theoretical module is rounded off with a practical internal assignment. Once you've built a rock-solid foundation, youll step right into real client work, collaborating with clever minds for some of the biggest Dutch and global brands.

We are eager to hire the brightest talent, but culture is everything to us. Were looking for someone who is eager to learn, loves to inspire, strives toward a better world, takes the stage, and is a futurist at heart. We strongly support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where a unique individual can strengthen our collective.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelors or Masters degree (preferably with a focus on marketing, business, or data)
• A strong affinity for the sweet spot where technology meets creativity
• Excellent command of both Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• Prior experience with SEO/GEO is a nice bonus, but absolutely not a dealbreaker. Your drive and curiosity matter more
• A mindset defined by eagerness to learn, proactiveness, strong analytical skills, and the independence to own your growth
• The ambition to finish the seven-month traineeship and officially launch your career as a Junior SEO/GEO consultant at DEPT

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 youll 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.

WHY DEPT?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the worlds 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.

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.