SEO Strategist

Nebraska, USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end organic growth for luxury Shopify Plus brands, aligning strategy across SEO, cross-functional teams, and GEO initiatives.

  • Must-have: 1-4+ years in SEO or organic growth for DTC e-commerce.
  • Standout: Deep Shopify/Shopify Plus expertise and cross-functional leadership.
  • Standout: Experience translating data (GA4, Ahrefs) into strategic roadmaps for exec reviews.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end organic growth strategy across acquisition, retention, and onsite optimization for our portfolio of luxury Shopify Plus brands.
  • Own the strategic planning process by developing quarterly SEO roadmaps that prioritize high-impact initiatives and align with client KPIs.
  • Provide client leadership as a trusted growth advisor by assisting with high-level strategy discussions, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), and executive readouts led by our Data Analytics team
  • Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Paid Media, Email/SMS, Creative, and Tech teams to ensure total strategic alignment and strong execution across all channels.
  • Identify and quantify organic growth opportunities within the evolving AI landscape to support contract renewals and strategically scoped expansions.
  • Lead client-facing interactions, including weekly reporting calls, performance deep dives, and collaborative strategic workshops.
  • Conduct rigorous quality assurance on all technical and content-based SEO outputs to ensure they meet our "white-glove" standards before client delivery.
  • Present comprehensive performance and strategy updates to both day-to-day brand managers and executive-level client teams.
  • Act as an internal "SEO Lighthouse" by proactively sharing industry findings, hosting knowledge-share sessions, and serving as the primary point of contact for team-wide SEO and GEO inquiries.

Requirements

  • 1-4+ years of experience in SEO or organic growth marketing with a proven track record of driving results for DTC e-commerce brands.
  • Deep, hands-on experience working within the Shopify and Shopify Plus ecosystem, including a mastery of its architectural nuances and app-based SEO challenges.
  • Proven ability to manage complex SEO workflows and technical resources across multiple high-touch agency brand accounts simultaneously.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of DTC e-commerce metrics, including organic contribution margin, CAC, LTV, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead client-facing strategy sessions and present complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate raw data from GA4, Ahrefs, and search consoles into actionable insights and high-level strategic roadmaps.
  • Strategic understanding of the evolving AI search landscape, with a proactive curiosity for testing and implementing Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) tactics.
  • Ability to work both as an independent, self-starting strategist and as a collaborative partner across Creative, Paid Media, and Tech teams.
  • Deep appreciation for luxury brand aesthetics and the ability to balance aggressive organic growth goals with premium brand integrity.

Benefits

  • Fully Remote Position
  • Early Friday closure all year round
  • Half-day Summer Fridays
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k program
  • Competitive PTO days (vacation, personal, sick) and Company Holidays
  • Opportunity for internal / cross-departmental education and learning
  • Opportunity for career development and growth
  • Collaborative and close-knit team with access to executive-level team members
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1r Agency

We are a digital service agency made up of innovators and creators to drive commerce. We create beautiful and engaging experiences rooted in data, for brands of all sizes, in all stages of their business.We pride ourselves on being your ultimate conversion partner, transforming digital commerce into a seamless and impactful experience. Leveraging a perfect blend of data-driven insights, creative storytelling, and strategic design, we maximize growth opportunities for your brand.

Founded in 2010
New York, New York, USA
41 employees (9 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
33.9%
Direct
43.9%
Referral
8.6%
Social
11.5%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~41

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (7% of company)