Seo Manager

SEO Manager

Leicester, hybrid

Up to £45,000

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Macildowie are thrilled to be supporting a national retail business that are dedicated to driving growth and innovation. As they continue to expand, we are seeking a skilled and passionate SEO Manager to join their dynamic digital marketing team. If you are an experienced SEO professional with a proven track record of enhancing website visibility and driving organic traffic, we want to hear from you!

The role:

• Develop and execute comprehensive search engine optimisation strategies to achieve business objectives.
• Monitor and analyse website performance using SEO tools and analytics platforms, providing regular reports and recommendations for optimisation.
• Collaborate with content creators and digital marketing teams to develop and optimise high-quality, keyword-rich content for improved organic visibility.
• Execute link-building activities to ensure quality links from reputable sources.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, such as content, design, and product, to ensure optimal content performance.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to integrate SEO with other digital marketing initiatives for cohesive campaigns.
• Conduct thorough keyword research and SEO analysis to identify relevant target keywords and phrases.

• Develop and execute effective on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve website visibility and SERP rankings.
• Optimise website content, meta tags, headers, and URLs to ensure alignment with target keywords and enhance search engine crawl-ability.
• Identify technical SEO issues and collaborate with the web development team to implement solutions for improved website performance and user experience.
• Conduct SEO audits, competitive analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for improvement and stay ahead of competitors in search rankings.
• Track and analyse website traffic, user behaviour, and conversion rates to assess the effectiveness of SEO strategies and make data-driven recommendations.
• Stay abreast of emerging SEO trends and technologies, exploring innovative approaches to enhance our SEO efforts further.

The candidate:

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, digital marketing, or a related field.
• Relevant SEO certifications (such as from Google, HubSpot, and/or SEMrush).
• 2+ years of experience as an SEO manager or a similar SEO-focused role.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices, search engine algorithms, and digital marketing trends.
• Proficiency with SEO and analytics tools like Google Search Console, SEMrush, Google Keyword Planner, and Google Analytics.
• Knowledge of A/B testing, local SEO, and SEO reporting tools.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and website optimisation platforms, like WordPress.
• Experience with SEO for local businesses and Google My Business optimisation.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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