Senior SEO Manager

the grit group; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO Policy & Paid Holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with Match

Remote Work Flexibility

Job summary

A dynamic digital marketing agency is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to drive SEO strategy and manage client communications. The role involves analyzing search landscapes, implementing content strategies, and providing reporting/analytics. Ideal candidates have 5-7 years of SEO experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. Benefits include generous PTO, health insurance, 401k match, and remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in SEO.
• Expert proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
• High proficiency with SEO tools like SEMRush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog.

Responsibilities

• Quarterback SEO strategy discussions.
• Drive SEO strategy across client partnerships.
• Analyze organic search landscapes to identify traffic opportunities.
• Work directly with clients to achieve their goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

SEO strategy development

Content strategy

Google Analytics

Microsoft Excel

Team collaboration

Tools

Google Search Console

SEMRush

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Job description

The Senior SEO Manager role presents an awesome opportunity to contribute across all facets of SEO in a fast-growing digital marketing agency. As the Senior SEO Manager on the Grit team, you will work closely with other SEO associates to drive SEO strategy, provide content SEO expertise, and manage reporting / analytics across SEO partnerships. He/she won’t be afraid to get their hands dirty updating meta titles, digging into performance data, or building links while also driving strategy discussions and supporting performance goals. The Senior SEO Manager role is client facing and has account management including duties such as client communications, running weekly meetings, presenting work and managing edits from clients. Our team is fast paced and highly collaborative, and this individual will work with clients across a variety of industries. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, has a competitive spirit and brings a strong work ethic every day.

Responsibilities

• Quarterback SEO strategy discussions, present tactical plans and results to leadership
• Drive SEO strategy across a variety of client partnerships, industries, and help drive company-wide SEO strategy
• Analyze organic search landscapes to identify traffic opportunities that drive revenue growth
• Analyze search intent, related keywords, gaps in competitors’ content, and formulate these conclusions into an effective content strategy
• Drive cutting edge content strategy and work closely with copywriting team to develop and implement content strategy as well as creative and development teams to launch new pages
• Experience with local SEO strategy and driving additional exposure through local search
• Maintain a professional curiosity towards new SEO marketing trends and technologies
• Demonstrate proficiency in deriving insights and next steps from marketing data
• Comfortability overseeing weekly and monthly reporting and analysis on performance
• Work directly with clients to achieve their goals and deliver on their scope of work. Including managing communications, weekly meetings, presenting work and managing edits from clients.
• Coordinate with teammates and vendors to complete final project deliverables.
• Support renewal of current contracts, onboarding of new clients, and audits for new business sales efforts.
• 5-7 years experience in SEO
• Expert proficiency in Google Analytics and Google Search Console
• Passionate about research and data analysis – evident in a high-level of Microsoft Excel capabilities
• High proficiency with SEO tools, such as SEMRush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.
• Must be able to work to multiple deadlines and manage time efficiently
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a default mindset to take initiative
• High energy team player, competitive personality with a drive to win
• Prior agency experience
• Prior account management experience is a plus
• Additional consideration given to experience with affiliate and ecommerce sites
• US based applicants only

Perks of the Job

Generous PTO Policy & Paid Holidays

A generous benefits package is offered, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

401k with Match

Every team member has the opportunity to enroll in a 401k plan with match.

Remote Work Flexibility

Enjoy a flexible work schedule with days at home and in the office or work fully remote.

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