E-commerce SEO Specialist

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Professional growth

Industry-leading tools

Remote collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented E-commerce SEO Specialist to boost online visibility and drive organic traffic for our e-commerce platform. This fully remote role allows you to optimize performance from anywhere, with a focus on on-page, off-page, technical SEO and content optimization.

You will conduct keyword research, analyze site performance, build high-quality backlinks, and report insights to improve rankings and conversions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in SEO with a focus on e-commerce.
• Proven track record improving organic rankings and driving traffic/conversions.
• Proficiency in on-page, off-page, and technical SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and increase qualified traffic to the e-commerce website.
• Conduct thorough keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap identification to inform SEO initiatives.
• Perform technical SEO audits, addressing speed, mobile, crawlability, and indexability issues.
• Optimize website content, meta descriptions, title tags, and header tags for relevant keywords.
• Build high-quality backlinks through ethical outreach and content promotion strategies.
• Monitor SEO performance using analytics tools, generate reports, and provide actionable recommendations.

Skills

E-commerce SEO

Keyword research

Technical SEO

Analytics

Backlink building

Remote work

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven E-commerce SEO Specialist to enhance their online visibility and drive organic traffic to their e-commerce platform. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to optimize search engine performance from anywhere. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective SEO strategies, conducting keyword research, analyzing website performance, and identifying opportunities to improve search rankings and drive qualified leads. Your expertise in on-page and off-page SEO, technical SEO, and content optimization will be crucial in boosting our e-commerce business's organic search presence and conversion rates. If you have a passion for all things SEO and a proven track record in e-commerce, this role is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and increase qualified traffic to the e-commerce website.
• Conduct thorough keyword research, competitor analysis, and content gap identification to inform SEO initiatives.
• Perform technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving issues related to website speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, and indexability.
• Optimize website content, meta descriptions, title tags, and header tags for relevant keywords.
• Build high-quality backlinks through ethical outreach and content promotion strategies.
• Monitor SEO performance using analytics tools, generate regular reports, and provide actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as an SEO Specialist, with a strong focus on e-commerce SEO.
• Proven track record of successfully improving organic search rankings and driving traffic/conversions for e-commerce websites.
• In-depth knowledge of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO best practices.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.
• Experience with website content management systems (CMS) and basic understanding of HTML/CSS.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive SEO strategy in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full remote work flexibility, fostering an ideal work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and development in the SEO field.
• Access to industry-leading SEO tools and resources.
• A collaborative and results-oriented remote work environment focused on driving e-commerce success.