SEO Manager, Sr. (Evergreen)

Ignite Visibility; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Visibility seeks an SEO Manager, Sr. to lead high-profile client programs and drive strategy with a strong Internet marketing background. The candidate will manage multiple clients, deliver reports, develop linking strategies, and guide junior staff.

A go-getter with excellent communication and a solid WordPress/blogging knowledge base is essential. Strong leadership and franchise/multi-location experience are valued, with on-site SEO and social media integration as core competencies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Internet Marketing
• 4+ years of experience in SEO
• Agency experience is required
• Content focus experience required
• Knowledge of on-site SEO and link building
• Experience with keyword assignments
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of social media and its relation to SEO
• Knowledge of technical SEO
• Knowledge of Wordpress and blogging
• Familiarity with social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Client-facing experience
• Franchise or multi-location experience

Responsibilities

• Lead client meetings weekly
• Ensure campaign deliverables are executed
• Provide client reporting
• Recommend client strategy
• Develop editorial calendar ideas
• Create client linking strategy
• Manage multiple clients and demonstrate results
• Assist project managers and junior staff
• Contribute to company strategy

Skills

SEO

Agency experience

Content marketing

Link building

Keyword research

Communication

Social media

Technical SEO

WordPress

Client management

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEO tools

Job description

Please note: This is an evergreen job posting, meaning we are continuously accepting applications for this role. If your experience aligns with our current or future needs, our team will reach out as relevant opportunities become available.

The SEO Manager, Sr. will manage a handful of high-profile clients and play a leadership role in the company. This person should be a go-getter who loves Internet marketing and brings a positive can-do attitude to the company! This person needs to have a very strong SEO and digital marketing background.

Essential Functions

• Lead weekly meetings with clients
• Ensure campaign deliverables are executed
• Provide client reporting
• Make recommendations for client strategy
• Come up with editorial calendar ideas
• Create a client linking strategy
• Manage multiple clients and ensure results
• Assist project managers and jr. project managers
• Assist with company strategy

Required Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience in Internet Marketing
• Must have 4+ years of experience in SEO
• Agency experience is a must
• Content focus experience is required
• Must be knowledgeable of on-site SEO and link building
• Must have done a keyword assignment
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have knowledge of social media and how it relates to SEO
• Must have knowledge of technical SEO items
• Must have knowledge of Wordpress and blogging
• Must have knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Google +, LinkedIn, YouTube
• Must have client-facing experience
• Must have franchise or multi-location experience

Core Competencies

• Leadership, strong leadership skills to build trust and relationships with team members and clients
• Competitive candidates will have 4+ years of experience building effective digital marketing campaigns that grow traffic and conversions
• Extensive experience with technical SEO, content strategy, and user experience
• Demonstrated creative thinking and ability to come up with innovative marketing strategies
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities and manage projects to completion
• Prioritization and task management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to completion
• Creative, demonstrated creative thinking and ability to come up with innovative strategies
• Expert knowledge of digital marketing
• Expert knowledge of client management and building positive relationships
• Growth mindset, commitment to continuous improvement through adaptability, optimism, curiosity, and openness to feedback
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborator and relationship builder
• Pro-active thinker and self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
• Connect with team members in an effective matter
• Comfortable being on the phone and Zoom calls

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.