SEO Specialist

Deerfield, IL (Hybrid)

$56K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive SEO strategy and execution for Fortune Brands' eCommerce and owned sites, aligning with GEO and AI-powered search.

  • Own keyword research, site audits, and content optimization to boost organic visibility.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years of SEO experience with proven traffic and conversions growth.
  • Standout: Integrating GEO and AI-powered search for FAQs and PDPs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Conduct keyword research and competitor analysis to identify high-value target keywords for website optimization and content creation.
  • Lead website audits to identify and address technical SEO issues that hinder search engine visibility.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve website architecture, page speed, mobile responsiveness, schema markup, and internal linking to support crawlability and indexing.
  • Integrate SEO best practices with GEO and AI-driven search techniques to create FAQ content, landing pages and educational resources optimized for both traditional search and LLMs.
  • Collaborate with the Category and Product Management teams to develop PDP content that will enhance discoverability and conversion for eCommerce and owned websites.
  • Write engaging and informative content (including website copy, landing pages, blog posts, PDPs, meta descriptions, etc.) that is optimized for search and LLMs and aligned with brand voice and messaging.
  • Create and maintain SEO playbooks with guidelines and proven best practices for eCommerce and owned sites.
  • Manage the day-to-day relationship with agency partners, ensuring alignment on priorities, deliverables, and brand standards
  • Track and analyze website performance metrics (organic traffic, rankings, conversions) using analytics tools, and stay up to date on the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, GEO best practices and the impacts of AI-powered search.
  • Partner closely with eComm, marketing, paid media and product teams to develop and execute SEO strategies.

Requirements

  • 3 - 5 years of experience in SEO
  • proven track record of success in increasing organic traffic and conversions
  • strong understanding of SEO and GEO best practices, search engine algorithms and technical SEO factors
  • experience supporting content and SEO in a B2C/DTC space
  • experience conducting keyword research and analyzing website performance data using SEO tools
  • strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities and willing to work collaboratively
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SEO software tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, JungleScout
  • Detail-oriented, self-starter with a strong ownership mentality and excellent time management and organizational skills

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a flair for crafting engaging and persuasive copy

Benefits

  • health plans
  • a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
  • product discounts
  • flexible time off benefits
  • adoption benefits
  • ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates
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The Master Lock Company

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For over 100 years, The Master Lock Company has been recognized around the world as the authentic, enduring name in padlocks and security products. The Master Lock Company offers a broad range of innovative security, safes and safety solutions for consumer, commercial, and industrial end-users.Throughout its history, Master Lock has provided peace of mind and protection to millions across the globe where they live, work and play. With a wide selection of tried and true products and newer, user driven innovations in the market, Master Lock has helped multiple generations secure what's important.Protecting Property. People. Life. It’s a responsibility we take seriously – one that will guide us for the next 100 years – to fulfill the expectations of our customers and end users while remaining true to the beliefs we share as a company.

Founded in 1921
Deerfield, Illinois, USA
938 employees (34 in marketing)
49% recommend to a friend
59% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
300.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$20.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
52.9%
Direct
36.8%
Referral
7.6%
Social
2%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~939

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
16 (2% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Total Funding
$1.8M
Last Raise
$1.8M
Series Unknown, 10 years ago

Funding History

  • Sep 2016
    Series Unknown • $1.8M

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