SEO Account Executive

Group M Worldwide Inc.; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an SEO Account Executive to support its SEO team. The role focuses on keyword research, performance monitoring, and strategy execution. Ideal candidates should demonstrate foundational SEO knowledge, a willingness to learn, and possess strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Preferential partner discounts

Employee mental health awareness days

Qualifications

• Proactive in enhancing knowledge and skills.
• Ability to identify trends and patterns in data sets.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive keyword research for clients.
• Use audit tools to assess technical SEO status.
• Deliver reporting and analyze results under guidance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Teamwork

Basic Technical SEO Knowledge

Education

Specialist qualification in Google Analytics

Relevant search qualifications

Tools

Screaming Frog

DeepCrawl

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

Role Summary and Impact

We have an exciting opportunity to work with the award-winning Mindshare SEO team. We're seeking an SEO Account Executive who will work collaboratively with a team of talented SEO professionals to support the long-term success of our clients.

Workingwithin theMindshare SEOteamthe successful candidate willprimarilyworkwitha major high street retail websiteand gain exposure to other accounts within the team.The ideal candidate should beable to demonstrate a fundamental understanding of SEO and desire to learnmore about the industry.

The successful candidateshould be able to articulate key features and benefits ofSEO, but this doesn’t have to be from work experience, it can be from study or personal research.We’re looking for someone keen to learn and develop in the rolebut isnotnecessarilythefinished article!

Performance

• Carry outextensive keyword research to identifySEOsearch landscape opportunities for clients.
• Obtain and understandcrawldata,using audit tools to identify technicalSEOstatus of client’s website and provide best practice recommendations with Account Manager’s support. We work with large sets of data so the ideal candidate would haveexperience orbe comfortable with this.
• Understand your client’s key performance indicators (KPI) are and how to monitor thesefor theirSEOperformance.
• Understand howSEOmetrics interrelate and can influence each other.
• Deliverclient reporting andanalyseresults under the guidance of the Account Manager, with a view todevelopactionableinsights.
• Keen eye for understanding competitor’s performance and how to benchmark against them to improveclient’sperformance.
• Familiariseyourself with,and apply,the MindshareOutcomesSEObest practiceinorder tocontribute to successful execution ofSEOstrategies.

Process

• Demonstratean understanding of thecomponentsofSEO.
• Complete the necessary specialist qualification,e.g.,Google Analytics andall relevant searchqualification.
• Become confident in navigating theplatforms required toanalyse& manageSEOperformance.

Account management

• Support Account Manager on client comms.
• Present recommendations to clients where necessary.
• Exceptional execution and application ofbestpractice.
• Meeting and exceeding clients’expectations.
• Excellent stakeholder management, supporting the Account Manager where applicable.
• Contribute to materials required for regular internal or client meetings.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growthand Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About you

• Analytically minded, with the ability to identify trendsand patternswithin data sets.
• Proactiveinimproving their knowledge and capability.
• Highly organised,withstrong attention to detailand time management skills.
• Able to communicate effectively, and work as part ofateam.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a desire to be part of virtual and in person meetings.
• Experience using basic features ofPowerPoint,Outlook,and Excel(E.g.,Creating and formattingPowerPointpresentations,sorting and filtering data, creating graphs and tables).
• Basic technical SEO knowledge & skillset with an understanding of audit tools such as Screaming Frog &DeepCrawletc,would be an advantage but training will be offered.
• Basic understanding of keyword ranking toolswith the ability to drawinsights where necessarywould be an advantage but again training will be offered.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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