SEO Specialist II

USA (Remote)

$58K/yr – $70K/yrMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own and optimize client SEO research and strategy within a defined process, steering 20-30 accounts through research deliverables, monthly reporting, site audits and performance reviews that drive organic growth.

  • Lead research to identify opportunities and craft strategy aligned to client needs within package limits.
  • Deliver monthly tasks, edits, updates and performance reports on schedule.
  • Collaborate with clients and performance managers to review results and adjust strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct preliminary research following established process, using critical thinking and reasoning to identify organic search strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for assigned clients
  • Create required deliverables based on research following established process, applying critical thinking skills to reach accurate conclusions and recommendations
  • Use research, analysis, and client needs to create sound organic search strategy within confines of established process that will drive organic performance for clients while meeting package requirements
  • Meet with clients and performance managers on a scheduled basis to review monthly reports, upcoming strategy execution, and client questions or concerns
  • Complete monthly tasks for all client’s strategy to department standards on or before internal deadlines, including but not limited to:
  • Content editing and publishing
  • Google Business Profile check ins and updates
  • Citation management
  • Social posting
  • Technical site audits
  • Technical site updates
  • Google Search Console audits and investigation
  • Performance deep dives
  • Monthly performance reporting

Requirements

  • Must be detail-oriented with exceptional proofreading skills
  • Proficiency in using and understanding Google Search Console, SEMRush, Google Analytics, MozBar and Yoast
  • Fully functional in all areas of the SEO skills matrix
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team
  • Able to interpret information and quantitative data and apply key findings to support client goals
  • Ability to think creatively to solve problems
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed to complete client work on schedule
  • Ability to comfortably and successfully manage heavy client loads (20-30 clients)
  • Adherence to established process and deadlines for monthly deliverables
  • Experience with content editing and publishing, Google Business Profile checks, citations, social posting, technical site audits and updates, and performance reporting (as implied by responsibilities)
  • Understanding and abiding by compliance rules for brands
  • Participation in department and company OKR efforts

Preferred

  • Active interest in organic search, search engines and digital marketing, and drive to stay abreast of industry news and updates
  • “Always learning” attitude, driven by the desire to continuously gain knowledge and improve skills
  • Ability to comfortably and successfully manage heavy client loads (20-30 clients)
  • Ability to complete all required tasks within outlined time requirements and by required due dates each month
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed to complete client work on schedule

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
  • New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
  • Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages !
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Cars Commerce

Cars Commerce is an audience-driven technology company empowering automotive that simplifies everything about buying and selling cars. The Cars Commerce platform includes the flagship automotive marketplace and dealer reputation site Cars.com, innovative digital marketing technology and services from Dealer Inspire, industry-leading trade-in and appraisal technology from AccuTrade, an exclusive in-market media network, and powerful and predictive AI technologies that enable more efficient and profitable retail operations. Cars Commerce is the essential partner to stay one step ahead in automotive.

Founded in 1998
Chicago, Illinois, USA
2.3K employees (356 in marketing)