DIRECTOR OF SEO

St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)

$105K/yr – $120K/yrDirector/Executive6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute the SEO vision and drive cross-functional SEO programs that align with business goals, while coaching a high-performing team and reporting results tied to clear KPIs.

  • Lead and mentor the SEO team to deliver high-quality initiatives aligned with quarterly priorities.
  • Collaborate with content, web, analytics, and client-success teams to embed SEO across all digital touchpoints and measure impact against KPIs.
  • Use SEO tools and analytics to identify opportunities, run experiments, and report transparent results to stakeholders.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the SEO vision and drive cross-functional SEO programs that align with business goals, while coaching a high-performing team and reporting results tied to clear KPIs.
  • Lead and mentor the SEO team to deliver high-quality initiatives aligned with quarterly priorities.
  • Collaborate with content, web, analytics, and client-success teams to embed SEO across all digital touchpoints and measure impact against KPIs.
  • Use SEO tools and analytics to identify opportunities, run experiments, and report transparent results to stakeholders.
  • Maintain a high level of curiosity, staying current with trends in search behavior, algorithm changes, and emerging technologies.
  • Provide transparent, actionable reporting to clients and internal stakeholders—ensuring alignment, building trust, and celebrating wins.
  • Support cross-departmental alignment during Level 10 Meetings and contribute to solving issues collaboratively through the EOS IDS (Identify, Discuss, Solve) process.
  • Model and promote a competitive spirit—setting high standards, driving results, and continually raising the bar for search excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
  • 6+ years of SEO experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Strong expertise in tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, and other SEO platforms.
  • Experience aligning SEO efforts with broader marketing and business strategies.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships with transparency and empathy.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Digital Marketing, Communications, or Business.
  • Experience in a digital agency or client-facing environment.
  • Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and content management systems.
  • Certifications in SEO or digital marketing (e.g., Google Analytics, HubSpot).
  • Proven success in leading large-scale SEO initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.

Benefits

  • Employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to you.
  • A robust streaming package of services so you can watch documentaries, Netflix, Paramount, Hulu and more, paid for by the company.
  • Generous PTO offerings (that grow over time).
  • Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) with a 3% company contribution after six months.
  • All major holidays off, plus the week between Christmas and New Years, in addition to vacation time.
  • Hybrid schedule after a 90-day onboarding period.
  • DoorDash membership and occasional company-sponsored meals.
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Digital Strike - Targeted Marketing

We do business differently.At Digital Strike, we mix strategy, innovation, and data-driven know-how to turn challenges into growth. Our search-focused marketing boosts visibility, rankings, and leads—while building real partnerships.Our Services Include:• SEO & Local SEO• Paid Search• Social Media Marketing• Email Marketing• Reporting & Analytics... and more!We’re the partner for when you’re ready for M.O.R.E.• Meaningful Strategy. Strategies rooted in real goals, built to drive impact. Every move has a purpose.• Optimized for What’s Next. Built for today, ready for tomorrow. Data and research that keep you ahead.• Results That Matter. No vanity metrics, just growth that’s visible, valuable, and tied to success.• Engaged Partners. More than reports. Insights, guidance, and a team invested in your wins.The approach we take blends traditional search expertise with cutting-edge AI tools, ensuring your brand stays competitive, visible in both Traditional and AI Search, and ready for what’s next.BOLD STRATEGY. STRIKING RESULTS.

Founded in 2010
St Louis, Missouri, USA
26 employees (12 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4.6K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.5%
Direct
48.1%
Referral
7.1%
Social
6.1%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~26

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
12 (46% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1