SEO & Growth Marketing Specialist ( Jr/Sr)

Brea, CA (On-site)

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

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

SEO and AI discovery ownership for organic growth, with a focus on optimizing site architecture and Schema to lift share of model and fuel content-led SEO growth.

  • Own the organic growth strategy across SEO and AI discovery platforms
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Content to translate data into action and drive traffic gains
  • Monitor rankings, performance, and user behavior to surface actionable optimizations and stay ahead of AI-driven discovery trends

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the organic growth strategy across SEO and AI discovery platforms
  • Implement strategies to increase "Share of Model" by optimizing site architecture and Schema markup for Generative Engine Optimization
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive SEO strategy, including technical SEO, onsite and offsite optimization, and content-led growth initiatives
  • Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis, and site audits to identify growth opportunities
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Content teams to implement the organic traffic growth strategy
  • Monitor and analyze search rankings, website performance, and user behavior, translating insights into clear action items
  • Evaluate organic traffic quality and performance, providing data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
  • 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
  • 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

  • Startup experience with hands-on SEO and GEO is a strong plus

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental
  • $50K-86K
  • 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

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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)
54% recommend to a friend
48% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.9M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$13.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.1%
Direct
57.8%
Referral
4.5%
Social
1.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~371

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
34 (9% of company)
Median Career Experience
5.5 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$60M
Last Raise
$10M
Series B, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2017
    Series A • $10M