SEO Specialist

Americaneagle.com; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Americaneagle.com, a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency, seeks an experienced SEO Specialist in Downtown Chicago or Des Plaines, IL to join our growing SEO Department.

The SEO Specialist will plan and execute multi-client SEO campaigns, monitor performance with Google Analytics and industry tools, and drive organic traffic, leads, and revenue while aligning site architecture with SEO goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of SEO experience.
• Google Analytics Certified with experience using Google Tag Manager.
• Proficient with Google Ads, Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and SEO reporting and analytics software.
• In-depth understanding of search engines, current SEO techniques, ranking factors, and user experience principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; able to articulate concepts to clients.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Ability to develop practical recommendations to support client marketing strategies and website performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute SEO strategies for multiple clients.
• Track, analyze, and report campaign performance using Google Analytics and SEO tools.
• Translate client goals into executable SEO plans through ongoing maintenance and enhancements.
• Own the organic growth channel by driving traffic, leads, and revenue growth.
• Identify KPIs and implement improvements to client site rankings and CTRs.
• Collaborate with production teams to align website architecture with SEO goals.
• Complete site audits covering technical, on-page, and off-page factors.
• Review metrics to craft program recommendations for sales pitches.

Skills

SEO experience

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

Google Ads

Search Console

Bing Webmaster Tools

SEO reporting

Communication

Team player

UX understanding

Tools

Google Tag Manager

Google Ads

Google Search Console

Bing Webmaster Tools

SEO reporting software

Job description

Americaneagle.com is a family-owned web design, development, and digital marketing agency with a passionate belief in the power of technology to positively transform business practices. Our focus is on helping customers grow and achieve success in the digital space.

We cover a variety of different industries, including eCommerce, associations & nonprofits, government, healthcare, sports & entertainment, transportation, and more.

The company was recently named by Built In Chicago as one of the best places to work and to Inc.com's list of 5000 fastest-growing private companies for the past eight years.

Americaneagle.com is seeking a qualified SEO Specialist within our Downtown Chicago or Des Plaines, IL office to join our growing SEO Department. The SEO Specialist's primary function is to facilitate the day-to-day execution of organic search marketing programs for clients ranging from small and mid-size companies to Fortune 100 global corporations.

The SEO Specialist should be highly skilled in web optimization and driving organic traffic conversion. They will be responsible for improving clients' organic search results through planning, coordination, management, and monitoring of SEO campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute SEO strategies for multiple clients
• Track, analyze, and report campaign performance using Google Analytics and SEO industry tools
• Understand clients' digital marketing goals and translate them into executable SEO strategies through ongoing maintenance and enhancements
• Own the organic growth channel by driving traffic, lead generation, and revenue growth
• Identify KPIs and complete work needed to improve client site rankings and click-through rates in major search engines
• Work with production teams to ensure website architecture aligns with SEO goals
• Complete site audits accounting for technical, on-page, and off-page SEO factors
• Review prospect SEO metrics to create program recommendations and communicate findings to support the sales team during pitches

Requirements

• 2+ years of SEO experience
• Google Analytics Certified with experience using Google Tag Manager
• Proficient with Google Ads, Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and SEO reporting and analytics software
• In-depth understanding of search engines, current SEO techniques, ranking factors, and principles for sound SEO design and user experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate complex concepts verbally and in writing to clients
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Ability to think logically and develop practical recommendations to support client marketing strategies and website performance

Americaneagle.com provides its employees with an energetic work environment and opportunities to further develop their skills. Our dedication to growing our development team is how we can produce excellent sites and applications for our clients. We do all of this while maintaining a family value focus and pushing for a good work-life balance.

The US-based salary range for this full-time position is $60,000-$80,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Americaneagle.com, we are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package, a positive work environment, company activities, and more. To see our benefits and what we've been up to, click here!