SEO Specialist

OVERVIEW

As part of the Client Services Department, the SEO Specialist plays a key role in the expansion and growth of the division. They work alongside Sales to pitch digital marketing services and data-driven strategies to existing and prospective clients. They build strong client relationships by providing sound strategic guidance, ensuring excellence in delivery and reporting tangible results.

They have a good understanding and hands-on experience in all areas of search engine optimization (SEO) and are pivotal to the successful planning and execution of international SEO strategies across industries and ranging from B2B to B2C - from short-term projects to ongoing engagements, always helping them boost their online presence and reach a wider international audience through organic search.

The SEO Specialist is strategic and data-driven, commercially minded and client-focused. They find it easy to explain SEO concepts and strategy to clients and colleagues. They possess excellent cross-cultural communication, organization and time management skills to successfully manage client stakeholders and internal teams across the US & EMEA, always focusing on quality, performance, profitability and growth.

This position reports to the Digital Marketing Strategist and assists with strategic data-driven account growth, while being responsible for strategy definition, on-going performance optimization and key performance indicator (KPI)/return on investment (ROI) reporting.

DESCRIPTION

-Work alongside the account management to help grow international SEO/performance services to both existing and prospective clients by contributing to client pitches and strategic proposals

-Mentor and aid junior team members in both client services and production departments

-Lead research and strategy (audits, competitor analyses, keyword research, content gap analyses) and present findings and recommendations confidently to senior colleagues and clients

-Oversee successful execution of multiregional strategies by our global digital production teams, liaising with client HQ, local stakeholders and agency partners if needed

-Own performance monitoring and reporting of assigned accounts: work with the digital data analyst to set up performance monitoring dashboards and deliver monthly performance reports with insights and recommendations

-Continuously research and select the best tools and templates to support our SEO offering and incorporate those into existing workflows and processes

-Keep up to date on SEO trends, technologies and market leaders, and share this knowledge with colleagues and clients

-Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for this role and assigned by the manager/supervisor