Programmatic Advertising Specialist Amsterdam • Rituals

Do you know how to turn data into impactful display and video campaigns? Love the challenge of making every impression count? Do you get excited about algorithms, audience strategies, and the latest trends in programmatic advertising?

If you said yes three times – we’ve got something for you!

Join our Digital Marketing team and run global programmatic campaigns that make an impact across more than 17 countries. From Display and YouTube to Online Video, CTV, Audio, and DOOH—you’ll create full-funnel campaigns that drive both brand awareness and performance results.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Programmatic Specialist, as well as colleagues in marketing, paid social, SEA, and beyond. Together, you’ll translate business goals into data-driven programmatic strategies and ensure every campaign delivers meaningful results.

As part of Rituals’ internal media agency, you’ll not only manage and optimize campaigns but also experiment with new formats, audiences, and automation techniques to keep us ahead of the curve.

Key result areas

• Create full-funnel media strategies for awareness, consideration, and conversion goals, together with the Senior Programmatic Specialist.
• Manage the planning, setup, and day-to-day optimization of international programmatic campaigns across DV360 and other DSPs.
• Analyze and report on campaign results, highlighting insights, learnings, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, marketing, and media teams to align strategies with broader business goals.
• Maintain and nurture relationships with external partners such as Google, publishers, and media agencies.
• Continuously test and experiment with new formats, audiences, and tools to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Stay on top of trends, innovations, and opportunities in the programmatic and publisher landscape.
• Support automation and AI-driven optimizations to help scale campaigns efficiently across markets.

High on energy, low on ego – and with a good sense of humor.

You bring:

• 2–3 years of experience in digital advertising, ideally within a media agency.
• Hands-on experience with DV360 and knowledge of the Google Marketing Platform.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with campaign data and performance metrics.
• Experience with A/B testing, brand lift studies, audience segmentation, and optimization techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Comfort collaborating across creative, data, and media teams.

On top of this:

• You have a structured, analytical mindset.
• You’re curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• You take ownership and enjoy working independently.
• You love working with data and turning insights into clear actions.
• You bring positive, proactive energy to everything you do.

Why you’ll love this role

• You’ll work in a fast-growing, international business where digital media plays a key role in our growth.
• You’ll be part of a collaborative Paid Media team that values curiosity, creativity, and experimentation.
• You’ll have the freedom to innovate with new formats, audiences, and platforms.
• You’ll help shape the media presence of one of Europe’s most beloved well-being brands.

Grow with us!

Ready to bring your programmatic expertise to Rituals? Here’s what to expect next:

1. Apply via our career site
2. Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days
3. Introductory meeting with a team member and the hiring manager
4. Online assessment
5. Second interview
6. If it’s a match, you’ll receive a proposal with the terms of employment

Acquisition is not appreciated. Please note that applications via email cannot be considered.

While flexible working is available, this role requires a strong on-site presence to engage with stakeholders and build connections effectively. This role is based in Amsterdam at our Central Head Office. You’ll primarily work onsite.