Sr. Manager, Search Engine Marketing

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

A concise summary of the responsibilities, requirements, and benefits is provided based on visible sections. The plan emphasizes SEO calendar development, vendor management, performance tracking, cross-functional collaboration, content audits, team leadership, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, along with a strong benefits package for employees.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop an SEO content calendar that aligns with enterprise priorities, new product launches, marketing and social initiatives, and key seasonal events such as Black Friday to guide optimization efforts
  • Oversee partnerships with third-party content vendors to ensure all copy is high-quality, SEO-optimized, and drives incremental traffic
  • Track, measure, and report on the impact of SEO strategies in increasing traffic and driving organic revenue
  • Represent SEO content strategies in cross-functional meetings and workgroups to ensure alignment and visibility across the business
  • Regularly audit and analyze existing content to maintain freshness, relevance, and competitiveness
  • Stay current on digital marketing and SEO trends, share insights with the team, and lead SEO education and training across the organization
  • Recruit, train, and manage a team of SEO category specialists and content writers responsible for executing day-to-day SEO activities
  • Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
  • In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field; MBA preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in SEO and online marketing in-house (preferred) or at an agency/consultancy
  • Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel; occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision
  • Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience with SEO tools and platforms such as Google Search Console, BrightEdge, and SEOClarity

Preferred

  • MBA preferred
  • Copywriting experience is a significant plus
  • Creativity: copywriting experience significant plus

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid time off and eight paid holidays
  • Continuous learning and leadership development
  • Merchandise discounts
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Annual merit review
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Access the full menu of benefits offerings here
  • Join one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities
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Macy's is America’s store for life. The largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) delivers quality fashion at affordable prices to customers at approximately 640 locations in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, as well as to customers in more than 100 international destinations through leading e-commerce site macys.com. Macy's inspires fashion exploration and discovery through the most desired family of exclusive brands for her, for him, for the home, and via our dynamic mobile and social platforms. We know the power of celebration, demonstrated through decades of memorable experiences created during Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows, and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores – including New York City’s Herald Square – are internationally renowned and preeminent destinations for tourists. With the collective support of our customers and employees, Macy's builds community and helps make a difference in every market we serve, supporting local and national charities by giving nearly $50 million each year, plus 146,000 hours of volunteer service. For more than 160 years, Macy’s has, and continues to, make life shine brighter for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

New York, New York, USA
80K employees (6,853 in marketing)
56% recommend to a friend
62% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
72.9M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
6.9%
Direct
64.3%
Referral
23.1%
Social
4.3%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~80.4K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
4,655 (6% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
6.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

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