Director, SEO & GEO

Adelphi Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnicom Media in New York seeks a senior SEO leader to own and drive strategic SEO programs, manage client relationships, and build high-performing teams.

You will develop innovative SEO strategies, oversee execution, measure outcomes, and collaborate with agencies to deliver world-class results; in-office requirement applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.
• 8+ years in online marketing, analytics, or digital marketing with SEO experience.
• Ability to quantify SEO results and tell a data-driven client story.
• Proven collaboration and leadership across client and partner teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic SEO planning and execution for key accounts.
• Develop deep client knowledge to align SEO with business goals.
• Ensure SEO best practices across the account.
• Present strategies and outcomes to clients.
• Lead and develop SEO teams for world-class programs.
• Identify opportunities and partner for up-sell and cross-sell.
• Collaborate with client, agencies, and SEO practice leads.

Skills

SEO leadership

Client management

Analytics interpretation

Team building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Adobe Analytics

Google Search Console

BrightEdge

Semrush

Ahrefs

Similarweb

Bing Webmaster Tools

Job description

Agency:

Omnicom Media

Job Function:

Media

Job Subfunction:

Performance Media

Job Description:

Position Overview

In this role, you will serve as the primary day-to-day client contact on a specific piece(s) of business. This role involves deep client vertical knowledge which leads to managing the account and developing and executing innovative search engine optimization (SEO) programs that address clients’ strategic objectives. You will also be responsible for the development of strong SEO teams leading the execution of world-class SEO programs.

Responsibilities

• Key participant in strategic SEO planning and execution
• Develops a deep understanding of the client business and the role the SEO program plays in meeting business goals.
• Ensures SEO best practices are applied across the account.
• Accountable for SEO program performance and meeting client goals.
• Demonstrates ability to present and sell strategies and recommendations through to the client.
• Ability to provide thought leadership in an evolving SEO landscape.
• Identifies additional opportunities and partners with VP/SVP to up-sell and cross-sell to the client.
• Relationship liaison among the client, partner agencies, and the SEO practice. Ensures SEO is looped into key initiatives early and often.
• Develops client / partner agency presentations alongside the VP/SVP and contributes to enterprise level strategy.
• Works to improve productivity with a consistent focus on operational excellence.
• Supports external Business Development and Marketing initiatives such as sales pitches, case studies, etc.
• Accountable for setting expectations, providing feedback, and developing the team.
• Cascades agency updates to keep their team informed.
• Partners with team on test and learn opportunities.
• Ensures team has received all tools and training to excel in their roles.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience
• 8+ years of experience in online marketing, analytics, web development, content creation, or similar digital marketing tactics. Experience in a previous SEO role is required. SEM experience is a plus.
• Ability to judge and quantify results of SEO efforts on behalf of our clients (i.e., understand/describe impact of results, compare actual results to needs of client) and the ability to translate this data into a story.
• Proven ability to collaborate with, influence, and represent company philosophies and expertise to external parties; including clients and partner agencies.
• Continued enthusiasm toward to the craft and the desire to constantly educate one’s self on the latest information.
• Experience in growing, managing, and inspiring teams; strong leadership and administrative skills. Fosters an environment that enables action.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including clear communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy when working with numbers.
• Proficient in online analytics platforms (e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools) and SEO tools (e.g. BrightEdge, Lumar, Semrush, Ahrefs, Similarweb, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with search platforms (e.g. Google Ads, Google Trends, etc.) is a plus.
• Analytics and computer programming skills are a plus (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, R, etc.)
• Knowledge of Asana or other project management platforms a plus.
  

$150,000 - $160,000

To the extent permissible by local law, Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

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