At dentsu, we believe leadership is about clarity, trust, and helping people do their best work. As Social Media Director, you will shape how we deliver social media excellence for our clients while creating an environment where our people can thrive.
You will join a team that values collaboration, straightforward thinking, and the courage to challenge the status quo. We are looking for a leader who combines deep social mediaexpertisewith a passion for developing people and building innovative solutions that drive business impact.
Your Role
As Director, you will lead the strategic direction of our social media practice,overseeinga portfolio of key clients and ensuring we deliver integrated, future-facing social solutions.
You will help define best practices, elevate the quality of our work, and inspire teams to think beyond campaign execution. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence and who leads with empathy, structure, and confidence.
What You Will Do
Lead the strategic direction ofSocial Media
Define how social media contributes to clients' businessobjectivesacross the customer journey. Ensure our recommendations reflect the latest platform capabilities, consumerbehaviours, and industry trends.
Guide and grow the team
Coach and develop consultants acrossdifferent levelsof experience, helping them strengthen both their technicalexpertiseand leadership capabilities. Foster a culture of ownership, feedback, curiosity, and continuous learning.
Drive operational excellence
Improve processes, delivery standards, forecasting, and collaboration within the team. Create structures that enable high-quality execution while supporting sustainable growth.
Be a trusted advisor to clients
Lead senior client conversations, translate business challenges into social opportunities, and provide clear recommendations that connect media investment to commercial impact. Build strong, long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
Champion integrated collaboration
Work closely with Client Leadership, Strategy, Analytics, Creative, and specialist teams to ensure social media is effectively embedded within broader marketing strategies.
Support commercial success
Oversee resource planning, staffing, and scoping across your client portfolio. Ensure teams are set up for success while balancing quality, efficiency, and profitability.
Drive innovation and capability building
Identifyopportunities to test emerging platforms, formats, creator partnerships, social commerce solutions, and AI-enabled approaches. Encourage knowledge sharing and elevate the team's socialexpertise
Your Profile
7+ years of experience in social media, ideally within an agency environment;
Strongexpertiseacross paid social platforms such as Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Reddit;
Deep understanding of how social media supports brand building and performanceobjectivesacross the funnel;
Proven ability to develop social strategies that deliver measurable business outcomes;
Confident leading senior client conversations and presenting clear, compelling recommendations;
Experience managing, mentoring, and inspiring teams;
Comfortable balancing strategic vision with hands-on guidance whenrequired;
Strongorganizationalskills and the ability to bring clarity in complex environments;
Fluent in English. Dutch is a strong advantage.
What We Offer
Hybrid work model
Flexibility to work from home or from our Amsterdam office, where collaboration and connection remain an important part of our culture.
High-impact client portfolio
Lead strategic work for ambitious brands across a diverse range of industries, partnering with clients who valueexpertiseand innovative thinking.
Continuous learning and development
Access to dentsu Academy, industry certifications, leadershipprogrammes, and opportunities to expand yourexpertisein an ever-evolving social landscape.
A meaningful leadership role
Play an active role in shaping the future of our social media practice, influencing ways of working and contributing to a culture where people feel empowered to succeed.
A team that values authenticity
Work alongside colleagues who appreciate transparency, collaboration, and a healthy sense ofhumour We challenge each other, celebrate successes together, and support one another through the journey.
Ifyou'reexcited about the role but not sure you meet every requirement,we'dstill love to hear from you. Webelievepotential, mindset, and a willingness to learn are just as important as experience.
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Location:
Amsterdam
Brand:
Dentsu
Time Type:
Full time
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
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