Seo Director - (Remote, Latam) - 40683074066 Clone

Somewhere; Welkom; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global ecommerce company is seeking an SEO Director to own and lead the SEO strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven SEO expertise, a strong understanding of ecommerce platforms, and experience with AI applications. This remote-first position offers an opportunity to build a new department from the ground up, making a significant impact on the company’s SEO initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with existing SEO reporting technology and tools.
• Ambitious mindset to build SEO practice.
• Self-starter able to build new initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new department for business development.
• Own SEO strategy for company site with content recommendations.
• Develop comprehensive SEO offerings for ecommerce clients.
• Monitor and analyze site performance, providing optimization recommendations.

Skills

Proven SEO expertise with demonstrable results.

Strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Interest in AI applications in SEO.

Tools

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Google Keyword Planner

Google Analytics

Job description

SEO Director - (Remote, LATAM)

We are the world's largest independent Shopify design and development partner, formed by the union of two industry leaders. We are a team of commerce experts dedicated to creating, building, and growing beloved brands. As pioneers in our industry, we’re inspired to write, break, and re‑write the rules for a new generation of commerce.

Responsibilities

• Business Development & Education – build and lead a new department while working with world‑class ecommerce brands on the Shopify platform.
• Company Site Content & Strategy Execution – own SEO strategy for our company site, including content recommendations focused on pillar keywords and gated content.
• Content Strategy Skills & Experience – develop a comprehensive SEO offering for our ecommerce clients using Shopify and create Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) services using cutting‑edge technology to improve brand discovery in AI tools.
• Communicate SEO requirements to project teams for seamless implementation and conduct regular client site reviews to track performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Build compelling sales approaches for our SEO offerings and educate the team on SEO best practices to support sales cycles and ongoing projects.
• Monitor and analyze site performance, provide regular reports and recommendations for optimization, and execute advanced backlink strategies.
• Define SEO‑driven content strategies focused on pillar topics, long‑tail keywords, and emerging search behavior, collaborating with writers, agencies, and partners to produce and amplify high‑impact content.
• Lead third‑party content placement and backlink strategies to build authority and visibility, tracking and analyzing content performance using UTM parameters and SEO analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Proven SEO expertise with demonstrable results.
• Awarded, ambitious mindset to build our SEO practice from the ground up.
• Capable and scrappy approach, self‑starter who thrives in building new initiatives.
• Proficiency with existing SEO reporting technology and tools such as Google Search Console, SEMrush, Google Keyword Planner, and Google Analytics.
• Interest and/or experience with AI applications in SEO, particularly Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
• Strong communication skills for cross‑team collaboration and experience working with ecommerce brands (Shopify experience a plus).
• Passion for staying ahead of SEO trends and algorithm changes.

The position is remote‑first, with team members across the globe.