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Media Activation Manager

October 15, 2026

Your Tasks
We want to enable superior skincare for our consumers which starts with reaching them via meaningful touchpoints. It is therefore an important part of our strategy to create superior consumer experiences. We are committed to continuously strengthening our communications capabilities and are therefore looking for our next Media & Activation talent to drive impactful, data-led media strategies and innovative activations that connect with our consumers in the moments that matter.
The Media Activation Manager Netherlands is a member of our iCom France/Benelux and Marketing Benelux team, reporting to the Media Strategy & Planning Lead NIVEA France/Benelux. The role is based in the Netherlands. But being part of the France/Benelux team, certain projects will also have a cross-border scope and you may be asked to take the lead for the entire Benelux on certain occasions.
You will work closely on Benelux strategies together with your counterpart in Belgium, the Media Data & Analytics Manager, and the PR & Influencer Manager for the Netherlands, leveraging synergies & learnings.
Your Tasks
Analyze the market, competition, and local landscape, and derive learnings from previous years and campaigns
Manage projects, including briefing agencies via our integrated media platform for our brands, and act as the daily point of contact for the media agency in executing campaigns
Execute the Marketing Mix Modelling for the Netherlands in collaboration with marketing agencies, build and integrate learnings into media plans to increase the ROI of our media investments
Keep internal stakeholders informed about strategy and developments, as well as key customers when relevant
Collaborate with the e-commerce team on full-funnel strategy and act as the lead in coordinating with the media agency on upper-funnel touchpoints
Implement with excellence in execution the action plans defined in the strategy in collaboration with our Brand Managers
Ensure international golden rules are implemented, and that dashboards and reports are completed accurately
Agency management
Act as the main point of contact for digital marketing & media agencies, together with the Media Strategy & Planning Lead
Maintain daily contact with agencies on the scope of work and budgets in alignment with the Media Strategy & Planning Lead and Regional & Global Media
Coordinate campaigns with local agencies for media & digital and manage contracts and performance evaluations
Coordinate budgets and ensure accurate landing according to the briefing
Corporate branding and compliance guidelines
Ensure alignment of the corporate brand image with global identity guidelines and the adequate use of institutional information, both internally and externally
Ensure alignment with our company values
Your Profile
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in marketing/digital/business is preferred
5+ years of relevant work experience in media agencies or FMCG in a similar role
Proven track record in digital across both paid and owned channels
Business proficiency in English and fluency in Dutch; both are mandatory
Digital savvy, aware of the latest trends in the local and international digital landscape
Experience in creating full-funnel campaigns and integrating Marketing Mix Modelling learnings
Creative mindset with the ability to challenge or, if needed, create marketing concepts
Assertiveness and ability to listen and build consensus
Ownership and proactivity on taking the lead on projects
Ability to drive simplicity and quick action in a complex environment
Initiative and curiosity to spot and pursue opportunities ahead of the competition. Flexibility to revise and adapt plans if necessary and proactively suggest appropriate adjustments
At Beiersdorf, we aim to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond skincare. For 140 years, we have been developing innovative skin and body care products for renowned brands such as NIVEA, NIVEA Men, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment, and society. Behind every brand, every product, and every achievement stand our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and trust, closely aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY, and TRUST. We embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of every individual and committing to equal opportunities for all.
Additional information
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We’d love to get to know you and look forward to receiving your application!
We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation & gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. CV with relevant references and certificates, salary expectation) and encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.

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