SEO & Growth Marketing Specialist ( Jr/Sr)

Brea, CA (On-site)

$50K/yr – $86K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own organic growth across SEO and AI discovery, coordinating with product and engineering to turn search signals into real traffic gains.

  • Growth Ownership: Own the organic growth strategy across SEO and AI discovery platforms.
  • Technical & Content Alignment: Implement site architecture, Schema markup, and content-led SEO with cross-functional teams.
  • Insights to Action: Monitor rankings, traffic quality, and AI discovery trends to drive data-driven optimizations.

Job Description

Own the organic growth strategy across SEO and AI discovery platforms.

  • Share of Model: Implement strategies to increase "Share of Model" by optimizing site architecture and Schema markup for Generative Engine Optimization
  • SEO Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive SEO strategy, including technical SEO, onsite and offsite optimization, and content-led growth initiatives
  • Discovery & Research: Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and site audits to identify growth opportunities
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Content teams to implement the organic traffic growth strategy
  • Monitoring & Insight: Monitor and analyze search rankings, website performance, and user behavior, translating insights into clear action items
  • Quality & Optimization: Evaluate organic traffic quality and performance, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
  • Industry Awareness: Stay current with search ecosystem changes, algorithm updates, and emerging AI-driven discovery trends

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in SEO, organic growth, growth marketing, or AI-driven traffic, preferably within the North American e-commerce industry
  • Startup experience with hands-on SEO and GEO is a strong plus
  • Strong ability to analyze data, generate insights, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
  • Hands-on experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs)
  • Solid understanding of content marketing, link-building strategies, and technical SEO fundamentals
  • Strong interest in AI, search innovation, and content creation
  • Strong interest in Asian products and culture, with the ability to quickly identify emerging trends among our target customers
  • Bilingual in English and Chinese

Preferred

  • Experience with Generative Engine Optimization or AI-driven discovery platforms

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental
  • Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
  • On-site gym/pool and game rooms
  • Employee discount
  • Coffee and snacks
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Yami

Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from across the pacific. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps. Join us to unbox the best of Asia. Learn more at Yamibuy.com

Founded in 2013
Greater Los Angeles, California, USA
371 employees (55 in marketing)