SEO Specialist

transperfect; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking an SEO Specialist in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you'll support the Client Services Department, working closely with Sales to pitch data-driven strategies to clients. Your expertise in SEO will be vital for planning and executing international strategies, helping clients enhance their online presence.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a minimum of 4 years of experience in SEO and familiarity with industry tools like SEMRush and Google Analytics. This role offers opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in SEO.
• Experience client-side in retail or travel industries.
• Strong experience auditing websites and performing keyword research.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the expansion and growth of the Client Services Department.
• Work alongside Sales to pitch digital marketing services.
• Build strong client relationships and provide strategic guidance.
• Monitor performance and report on KPIs and ROI.
• Mentor junior team members in client services.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

SEO optimization

Microsoft Office proficiency

IT literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SEMRush

Moz

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Google Search Console

Google Analytics

Job description

Requirements

• Superior written and spoken communication skills in English
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• Independent, self-motivated, results-oriented and dynamic with careful attention to detail
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• Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills
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• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and challenging goals
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• Demonstrate an ability to: multitask in a fast-paced environment, work well with people from a variety of different backgrounds and cultures, build relationships with clients and co-workers, work independently and as part of a team and take active measures to solve problems and commit to a high level of service
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• Willingness to travel to offsite client or sales meetings
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• Confident making strategic recommendations, and comfortable in client calls, meetings and presentations
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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• Minimum bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
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• Minimum 4 years of experience in SEO
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• Experience client-side in the retail or travel industries or agency-side servicing international clients
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• Confident with coordinating internal teams, competent giving feedback and having difficult conversations with colleagues and clients
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• Confident making strategic recommendations and competent in client calls, meetings and presentations
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• Experience auditing websites, performing keyword research and competitor analyses to determine the best strategic approach to improve SEO performance
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• Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and experience with industry tools such as SEMRush, Moz, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console and Web Analytics platforms (Google Analytics and/or Omniture)
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• (Desirable) Knowledge of a second language is a plus
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• (Desirable) Knowledge of MS Project
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• (Desirable) Experience in digital copywriting and conversion optimization
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• (Desirable) Experience in genAI custom assistant/agent creation for SEO workflow and processes

What the job involves

• As part of the Client Services Department, the SEO Specialist plays a key role in the expansion and growth of the division
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• They work alongside Sales to pitch digital marketing services and data-driven strategies to existing and prospective clients
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• They build strong client relationships by providing sound strategic guidance, ensuring excellence in delivery and reporting tangible results
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• They have a good understanding and hands-on experience in all areas of search engine optimization (SEO) and are pivotal to the successful planning and execution of international SEO strategies across industries and ranging from B2B to B2C - from short-term projects to ongoing engagements, always helping them boost their online presence and reach a wider international audience through organic search
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• The SEO Specialist is strategic and data-driven, commercially minded and client-focused
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• They find it easy to explain SEO concepts and strategy to clients and colleagues
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• They possess excellent cross-cultural communication, organization and time management skills to successfully manage client stakeholders and internal teams across the US & EMEA, always focusing on quality, performance, profitability and growth
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• This position reports to the Digital Marketing Strategist and assists with strategic data-driven account growth, while being responsible for strategy definition, on-going performance optimization and key performance indicator (KPI)/return on investment (ROI) reporting
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• Work alongside the account management to help grow international SEO/performance services to both existing and prospective clients by contributing to client pitches and strategic proposals
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• Mentor and aid junior team members in both client services and production departments
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• Lead research and strategy (audits, competitor analyses, keyword research, content gap analyses) and present findings and recommendations confidently to senior colleagues and clients
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• Oversee successful execution of multiregional strategies by our global digital production teams, liaising with client HQ, local stakeholders and agency partners if needed
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• Own performance monitoring and reporting of assigned accounts: work with the digital data analyst to set up performance monitoring dashboards and deliver monthly performance reports with insights and recommendations
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• Continuously research and select the best tools and templates to support our SEO offering and incorporate those into existing workflows and processes
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• Keep up to date on SEO trends, technologies and market leaders, and share this knowledge with colleagues and clients
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• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor