We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Associate to Mid-Level Account & Project Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll manage small to medium-sized clients while supporting senior team members on larger, more complex initiatives. You will act as a key contact for clients, building strong client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. 
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This role is ideal for someone with a foundation in project management and client services who is eager to learn, grow, and take on greater responsibility. 
 
In the Netherlands, we work together with renowned brands such as Odido, Dutch Railways (NS), Albert Heijn and VodafoneZiggo. Moreover, we have strategic partnerships with Salesforce, Google, Adobe, Marigold.

 
Key Responsibilities 

Project Management: 

• Support the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within defined timelines, budgets, and scope. 

• Assist in managing risks, tracking progress, and ensuring project objectives are met. 

• Use both agile and traditional project management practices to suit project needs. 

Client Coordination: 

• Serve as a key contact for day-to-day client communication. 

• Assist in gathering and documenting client requirements and ensuring alignment with deliverables. 

• Maintain strong client relationships by providing regular updates and addressing questions or concerns. 

Team Collaboration: 

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of goals. 

• Support resource scheduling and manage task assignments under the guidance of senior managers. 

Documentation & Reporting: 

• Prepare and maintain project plans, meeting notes, and status reports. 

• Ensure project documentation is up to date and accessible to team members and stakeholders. 

 
Qualifications: 

• Experience: 1–3 years in project management, account management, or a related role, ideally in digital, mar-tech, or technical industries. 

• Knowledge: Basic understanding of agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management methodologies. 

• Technical Acumen: Familiarity with web technologies, digital platforms, or marketing tools is a plus. 

• Tools: Proficiency in project management tools like Jira, Trello, or Microsoft Project. 

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with technical and non-technical audiences. 

• Skills: Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities. 

• Languages: Native level Dutch as well as Fluency in English 

 
What we offer? Quite a lot, here are some highlights: 

• An international work environment. Brain-picking colleagues from over the globe; 

• A challenging position at a successful company in a growing market; 

• Enough time for other fun things at work. Table football, table tennis, (thematic) get-togethers, parties, camping with all colleagues, and a lot more; 

• 3 extra days off (yes, at Merkle we take your well-being very seriously) - next to 25 annual holiday days off there are 3 Well-being Days; 

• 2 Social Impact Days - you can volunteer for the cause of your choice; 

• Extensive learning and development possibilities - wide range of in person and online training courses; 

• A hybrid work model, we work 2-3 days at the office, other days at home; 

• And, of course, a good salary and excellent fringe benefits.  
   

Where will you work? 
 At our office you’ll find a group of professionals with different backgrounds and specializations. Pro’s that love to look further than their own niche and are keen to make the impossible possible. If you’d ask us we also think the parties, room for initiative and good vibes are what makes Merkle great. We don’t like shady stuff, but we do like a good atmosphere.Ample opportunity for other fun things to do besides work, such as Well being days, Friday afternoon drinks, Merkle/Dentsu parties 

Diversity and Inclusion 

At dentsu we believe in the power of diversity. We welcome all applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. 

About merkle: 

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For over 35 years, Merkle has placed people at the heart of its digital business transformation approach. As the only integrated experience consultancy with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Recognized as a "Leader" by top industry analysts in categories such as digital transformation, commerce, experience design, engineering, technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM, loyalty, and customer data management, Merkle operates in 30+ countries with over 16,000 employees. In the Netherlands, more than 150 Merkle employees work with clients like ASML, Albert Heijn, HEMA, Carglass, and Signify. Merkle Netherlands is a strategic partner of Google, Adobe, Salesforce, and Selligent. For more information, visit www.merkle.com. 

Contact:  

We look forward to receiving your application for any questions, please contact the TA in charge of this role: Thomas Holley, Talent Acquisition Partner, EMEA, NE by email at: Thomas.holley@dentsu.com. #LI-Onsite #LI-TH2