Online marketing recruitment agency
Since 2010, Finest People has specialised in online marketing recruitment. As an online marketing recruitment agency, we help organisations in the Netherlands find professionals in digital marketing, e-commerce and digital sales. From paid advertising, SEO, content and creative to CRM, marketing automation, analytics, CRO and brand. For permanent positions, freelance assignments, secondment and executive search.
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Online marketing recruitment for more than 600 organisations
Since 2010, Finest People has helped organisations in the Netherlands find digital professionals across online marketing, e-commerce, digital sales and product & delivery. We have now supported more than 600 organisations with recruitment, from start-ups and scale-ups to corporates, international brands and mission-driven organisations.
What is online marketing recruitment?
Online marketing recruitment is about finding and selecting the right professionals for digital marketing roles. It is not just about experience on a CV. Knowledge of the field, relevant tools, channels and KPIs matters, as do the role someone will play within the team and the stage the organisation is in.
A specialised online marketing recruitment agency therefore does more than find candidates: it also advises on the profile the organisation actually needs. This includes the right expertise and seniority, team structure, and whether to hire a permanent professional, freelancer, secondee or use executive search. Rather than simply finding someone for a vacancy, we help organisations determine who they need to achieve their digital ambitions.
Specialist knowledge of online marketing
Online marketing is constantly evolving, and disciplines never operate in isolation. Paid advertising, CRM, e-commerce, analytics, content and other specialisms influence one another and must align with the organisation’s objectives, revenue model and sales set-up. Our consultants therefore look beyond job titles and CVs. We assess the knowledge, tools, channels, KPIs and experience levels required, as well as how a role fits within the wider marketing and commercial team. This enables us to find professionals who are not only strong in their field but also contribute to broader business objectives.
Advice on the right profile
A successful search starts with a precise and realistic profile. That is why we advise in advance on the role’s scope, seniority, job title, salary, responsibilities and availability of the desired profile in the labour market. If ambition, budget and market conditions do not align, we identify this early and advise where the profile can be refined. This results in a search profile that makes sense, appeals to the right professionals and matches what the organisation actually needs.
Permanent, freelance, secondment or executive search
Not every recruitment need calls for the same solution. The right approach depends on factors such as the duration and urgency of the need, role seniority, desired flexibility and the continuity the organisation is looking for. We therefore advise not only on who you need, but also on the best way to bring that expertise into the organisation. This could be through a permanent hire, freelance specialist, secondment or executive search.
Which online marketing and digital roles do we recruit for?
Finest People recruits and places professionals across the full spectrum of online marketing, e-commerce, digital sales and product & delivery. From specialist roles in paid advertising, SEO, content, creative, CRM, marketing automation, CRO and analytics to e-commerce, marketplaces, online merchandising, product management and digital sales. We recruit marketers, Digital Product Owners, Product Managers, commercial specialists and digital leaders, among others, from junior and mid-level to senior, management and C-level.
Paid Advertising
From performance marketing, paid search and paid social to programmatic & display, retail media, affiliate marketing, DOOH, media planning and ad operations. We recruit professionals who create, optimise and scale digital campaigns, connecting reach, conversion, media investment, data and commercial objectives.
Organic Content & Creative
From content marketing, copywriting and SEO to organic social, creative design and influencer marketing. We recruit professionals who develop content strategies, social formats, creative assets and influencer campaigns, connecting target audience, platform, brand experience and organic visibility to increase reach, engagement and brand impact.
Marketing Automation & CRM
From email marketing and CRM marketing to marketing automation, CDP, retention & loyalty and lifecycle marketing. We recruit professionals who connect customer data, technology and communications, working on customer journeys, automation flows, segmentation, personalisation and data activation to make customer relationships smarter, more relevant and more scalable.
Analytics & Customer Insights
From CRO, web analytics and marketing data & analytics to UX & UI, customer journey and customer experience. We recruit professionals who translate customer behaviour and data into analyses, dashboards, experiments and user research, turning these insights into concrete improvements in conversion, performance and the digital customer experience.
E-commerce
From webshop management and online merchandising to marketplaces and e-tail. We recruit professionals who manage, optimise and scale digital sales channels, connecting assortment, pricing, product presentation, conversion, customer behaviour and platform performance with commercial growth and online revenue.
Brand & Communications
From brand & marcom and PR to brand activation, event marketing and partnership marketing. We recruit professionals who build brand positioning, reputation and visibility, translating brand strategy into campaigns, activations, partnerships and communications that strengthen brand preference, engagement and commercial impact.
Integrated Marketing
From growth marketing and full-funnel marketing to omnichannel, go-to-market and conversion strategy. We recruit professionals who connect brand, performance, CRM, content and e-commerce, translating strategy, data and execution into a cohesive customer journey and measurable commercial growth.
Product & Delivery
From Digital Product Managers and Product Owners to Project Managers, Programme Managers and Agile/Scrum professionals. We recruit professionals who lead and organise digital products, platforms and transformation programmes, connecting customer needs, business objectives, data, UX, technology and delivery.
Digital Sales
From lead generation and new business to account management, customer success, partnerships and pre-sales. We recruit commercial professionals within SaaS, e-commerce, advertising, online media and digital platforms who understand the proposition, customer and sales cycle, and convert commercial opportunities into lasting customer relationships and revenue growth.
Leadership & Executive
From Head of Marketing, Head of E-commerce and Commercial Director to VP Growth, CMO and Chief Digital Officer. Through executive search, we recruit senior leaders in marketing, e-commerce and digital sales who translate strategy into execution, build and develop teams, and take responsibility for commercial growth and organisational development.
Online marketing recruitment agency: why choose Finest People?
As an online marketing recruitment agency, since 2010 we have combined specialist market knowledge with a network of digital professionals across marketing, e-commerce, digital sales and product & delivery. More than 600 organisations have engaged Finest People for permanent and temporary support, from specialist to C-level. Read below how clients experience our approach and quality.
I’ve worked with Finest People several times now and have hired multiple strong team members through them. During our transition from start-up to scale-up, we were primarily looking for entrepreneurial people who take ownership and genuinely want to make an impact. Umut and his team look beyond a CV. They take the time to understand the culture you’re building, think along with you about what truly fits, and remain critical, even of their own candidates. As a result, the focus isn’t on making quick placements, but on finding people who add long-term value.
We have had a very positive experience working with Finest People. They have a strong understanding of our organisation and culture, respond quickly, and think proactively throughout the entire recruitment process. As a result, they consistently introduce candidates who not only have the right knowledge and experience, but are also a great fit for G-STAR.
Finest People successfully helped us fill several marketing positions. What stands out is their personal approach, responsiveness and ability to quickly understand both the role and the organisation. Umut and his team are professional, proactive and results-driven. A reliable recruitment partner that consistently delivers quality candidates.
Super Ninja has been working with Finest People to fill all of its digital roles for more than two years, with consistently excellent results. They deliver on speed, process, and successful placements, and the company’s strong growth and award wins can be directly linked to the professionals placed through Finest People.
We have successfully filled multiple vacancies with Finest People. Their personal approach and clear communication help candidates feel connected to our organisation before they even attend their first interview. This creates a positive candidate experience and leads to strong matches. Finest People has a clear understanding of what we are looking for, thinks proactively, and has become a trusted recruitment partner for us.
Babette is genuinely a pleasure to work with. She is proactive and asks the right questions to gain a clear understanding of the profile we were looking for. We had been searching for a Web Analyst for our CRO team for quite some time, and Babette was able to find an excellent candidate within a short period. We’re extremely happy with the result!
Finest People successfully helped me fill three online marketing roles. The personal guidance and involvement were highly appreciated. From the vacancy text to the signing of the contract, everything ran smoothly, with high-quality candidate profiles that perfectly matched our requirements. Definitely recommended for organisations looking for quality and a professional, people-focused approach.
We needed a temporary data analyst at short notice and Finest People delivered an excellent candidate. He got up to speed fast, brought strategic thinking, and produced high quality analysis that directly impacted the project. I’d definitely recommend their services.
Frequently asked questions about online marketing recruitment
Looking for an online marketing recruitment agency? Below, we answer frequently asked questions about online marketing recruitment, our approach, costs, timelines and the different ways we help organisations find digital professionals.
What does an online marketing recruitment agency do?
An online marketing recruitment agency helps organisations not only find and select digital professionals, but also determine which profile they actually need. At Finest People, we consider how disciplines such as paid advertising, CRM, e-commerce, analytics, content, product and digital sales work together, as well as the organisation’s objectives, growth stage and commercial structure. Based on this, we advise on expertise, seniority, salary, market availability and the most suitable solution: permanent recruitment, freelance, secondment or executive search.
Why choose a specialist online marketing recruitment agency?
A specialist online marketing recruitment agency not only knows the candidate market, but also understands how different digital disciplines work together within an organisation. Finest People considers the role of performance marketing, CRM, e-commerce, analytics, content, product and digital sales within the broader commercial objectives. This enables us to advise on the profile, the right level of seniority, a market-aligned salary and the available candidate market before the search begins. Depending on your needs, we can then support you with permanent recruitment, freelance, secondment or executive search.
Which roles does an online marketing recruitment agency recruit for?
An online marketing recruitment agency recruits professionals across a range of online marketing and digital disciplines. Finest People recruits specialists in paid advertising, SEO, organic content & creative, CRM and marketing automation, CRO, analytics, e-commerce, marketplaces and online merchandising. We also recruit Digital Product Owners and Product Managers, digital sales professionals, and senior leaders in marketing, e-commerce and digital. From junior and mid-level professionals to senior, management and C-level roles.
What is the difference between online marketing recruitment and recruitment marketing?
Online marketing recruitment is about finding and placing professionals in online marketing and digital, such as performance marketers, CRM specialists, e-commerce professionals and digital leaders. Recruitment marketing is different: it uses marketing techniques to reach and engage candidates for vacancies, for example through advertising, content and employer branding. With online marketing recruitment, Finest People focuses on finding the right digital professionals for organisations.
How quickly can an online marketing recruitment agency find suitable candidates?
An online marketing recruitment agency can often move more quickly because it works in the online marketing labour market every day and is in continuous contact with relevant professionals. In many cases, Finest People introduces the first suitable candidates within 5 working days. The total lead time depends on the seniority, scarcity and complexity of the role, but online marketing recruitment processes are successfully completed within an average of 2 to 8 weeks.
What does an online marketing recruitment agency cost?
The cost of an online marketing recruitment agency depends on the role, seniority, scarcity and the chosen recruitment model. At Finest People, you can choose from different recruitment solutions, from permanent recruitment to dedicated search and executive search. For temporary expertise, we offer freelance and secondment. Beforehand, we clearly explain which approach, fee or rate structure applies, so you know the investment before the search begins.
Can an online marketing recruitment agency also provide freelance professionals and secondment?
Yes. In addition to permanent professionals, an online marketing recruitment agency can also provide temporary expertise. Finest People helps organisations with freelance specialists and professionals through secondment, for example when additional capacity, specialist knowledge or temporary cover is needed quickly. We recruit across performance marketing, CRM, e-commerce, analytics, content, product and digital sales. Finest People is SNA-certified for its secondment services.
How does an online marketing recruitment agency assess whether a candidate is the right fit?
An online marketing recruitment agency looks beyond a job title and years of experience. Finest People assesses subject-matter expertise, relevant tools and channels, KPI responsibility, seniority and proven results. We also consider the role within the team, the organisation’s commercial objectives, growth stage and culture. This allows us to assess not only whether someone can perform the role, but also whether the profile fits what the organisation actually wants to achieve.
How does an online marketing recruitment agency find candidates who are not actively looking?
An online marketing recruitment agency reaches more than professionals who are actively applying. Most experienced digital professionals are passive candidates and do not routinely respond to vacancies. Finest People’s consultants work in their own specialism every day, actively maintain relationships with professionals in the market and approach candidates who fit the role and organisation. This means we search beyond the active candidate market and can also reach professionals who are open to the right next step.
Looking for an online marketing recruitment agency?
Discuss your vacancy with a consultant who works in online marketing recruitment every day. We advise on the right profile, seniority level, salary, feasibility in the labour market and the most suitable form of collaboration. This means you know in advance who you need, what is realistic in the market and how we can reach the right digital professionals.