Senior Consultant, SEO

dentsu; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior SEO Consultant, where you will deliver innovative SEO strategies to a diverse clientele. This dynamic role requires advanced SEO knowledge and the ability to adapt to an ever-evolving search landscape. You will lead SEO initiatives, conduct in-depth keyword research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive client success. With a focus on continuous learning and excellence, you will help shape the future of SEO within an industry-leading team. If you are passionate about SEO and eager to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

401k

Flexible paid time off

At least 15 paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of SEO experience with a proven track record.
• Strong technical SEO expertise, including Core Web Vitals.
• Agency experience preferred, working with multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute SEO initiatives and client audits.
• Conduct keyword research and optimize site strategies.
• Mentor new team members and contribute to team growth.

Skills

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Technical SEO

Keyword Research

Client Communication

Project Management

Web Analytics

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Analytics (GA4)

Adobe Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

Job Description:

WE WELCOME CANDIDATES WHO ARE LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.

As a Senior SEO Consultant at Merkle|Cardinal Path, you will be delivering SEO strategies and recommendations to a world class clientele across multiple industries and verticals.

This is a fast-paced, client facing role requiring advanced SEO knowledge and high level of comfort with an ever-changing search landscape.

This position will be right for you if you can demonstrate a solid knowledge of technical SEO as well as the ability to easily absorb and learn new concepts.

Job Description

• Lead and execute SEO initiatives, including client audits, ongoing performance monitoring, and strategic project implementation.

• Manage a portfolio of clients, applying best practices in SEO execution, client communication, and project management.

• Conduct in-depth keyword research and search intent modeling to inform content strategy and site optimization.

• Communicate complex technical SEO concepts clearly and collaborate with client teams to ensure successful implementation of recommendations.

• Contribute to the growth of an innovative, industry-leading SEO team by refining internal processes, tools, and deliverables.

• Stay current on SEO trends, algorithm updates, and emerging technologies; evaluate and recommend tools that improve team efficiency and client results.

• Collaborate with Digital Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Account Management teams to uncover cross-functional opportunities for client growth.

• Share knowledge and promote thought leadership through blog posts, internal training sessions, webinars, and industry events.

• Mentor and support the development of new team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), with a proven track record of success.

• Agency or consultancy experience working with multiple clients is strongly preferred.

• Deep technical SEO expertise, including demonstrated experience with Core Web Vitals and advanced optimization techniques.

• Up-to-date knowledge of SEO trends, algorithm updates, and key players shaping the search landscape.

• Experience leading or supporting complex site migrations from an SEO perspective.

• Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to create and deliver presentations and custom strategy decks.

• Proficiency in web analytics tools such as Google Analytics (GA4) and/or Adobe Analytics.

• Advanced knowledge of Google Search Console and its use in diagnosing and improving site performance.

• Basic coding knowledge in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; hands-on experience is a plus.

• Experience across a wide range of SEO disciplines, including competitive analysis, international SEO, local SEO, semantic search, AI-integrated search, and search/social optimization.

Team/Leadership Skills:

• Deals well with the challenges of an internationally dispersed organization in a growing, dynamic company

• Self-motivated, detail-and process-oriented, with excellent people and time management skills

• Use sound judgment to identify issues and escalate them when appropriate.

• Contribute to improvements in processes (technical or business) used by analysts.

• Drive focused decisions within specific areas and be a key contributor to decisions beyond specific scope of role.

• Ability to identify key needs or gaps and provide leadership to close those gaps.

• Identify and communicate specific personal growth goals for self.

The annual salary range for this position is $70K-$85K. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave, and

• Paid parental leave.

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Location:

Chicago

Brand:

Cardinal Path

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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