Youri Harmsen

Head of Strategy

The Randstad, Netherlands

About

Director of Growth. Builds data-driven growth machines and teams that grow revenue and CLV. Led integration and scaling of teams (strategy, performance, media, brand, CRM, data). Experienced in retail, travel, telco, energy, finance, and B2B. Publishes in Adformatie/Emerce/NRC.

Experience

  • Springbok Agency ('s-Hertogenbosch, North Brabant, Netherlands)
    • Head of Strategy
      Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

      As a member of the management team and head of the Strategy department, I develop, lead, and implement cross-functional, data-driven marketing machines for clients such as Zeeman, Hallmark, WE Fashion, Cheaptickets, Sligro, Allianz B2B, Vattenfall, Boels, and many others. My scope covers digital transformation, brand and performance, creative strategy and execution, automation, data, measurable marketing impact (revenue and CLV), KPI setting, OKR/OGSM, and C-level stakeholder management. Together with sister agencies Joe Public and Dawn, I am responsible for translating brand strategies into execution with a strong focus on measurable impact.

    • Managing Director
      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      P&L responsible for Springbok’s Advertising and Performance division (60+ FTE), overseeing a three-member management team. My scope included brand and performance, automation, and the implementation of OKR/OGSM frameworks.

  • Member Taskforce Consumer Insights at VIA Nederland
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • Searchresult (Full-time · 4 yrs 2 mos)
    • Managing Director
      Jan 2021 - Nov 2021 · 11 mos

      P&L responsible for Searchresult, a digital performance & advertising agency. (60+ FTE). Overseeing a three-member management team. My scope included brand and performance, automation, and the implementation of OKR/OGSM frameworks.

    • Head of Strategy
      Apr 2019 - Jan 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Making sure Searchresult stays the best strategic partner in digital marketing town. Responsible for the strategic proposition of Searchresult, our common vision on marketing and making sure data/evidence driven marketing is the foundation of everything we do for our customers.

    • Client Service Director / Strategist
      Oct 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Responsible for multiple key accounts. Focus on customer satisfaction, growing revenue and brand KPIs and overall marketing strategy.

  • Trainer Online Display Advertising / Programmatic / Performance marketing at SRM
    Apr 2014 - Dec 2019 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Trainer/teacher Online Display for the SRM course Online Marketeer. Involved with the course since the beginning and build the foundation of Online Display part.

  • Landal GreenParks (The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands)
    • Digital Media Manager
      Dec 2015 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Responsible for online and offline media buying in NL and BE. Combining traditional media with (online) performance marketing for the best ROI. Keywords: Programmatic, social advertising, DMP, CRO and innovation

    • Advertising Marketer
      Dec 2014 - Nov 2015 · 1 yr

      Responsible for online advertising (display and social) Landal Netherlands and Belgium. Working on advertising strategy with focus on programmatic, branding and ROI.