SEO Manager
Mercantila (a wholly owned subsidiary of the publicly-traded company InfoSpace), is a rapidly growing and profitable online retail company doing tens of millions in revenue running hundreds of specialized sites like LoftBedsInc.com. If youre a talented multi-tasker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment you may be the right candidate to help us bring quality audience to our domains.
We are looking for energetic, talented, ambitious individuals to join our Marketing team. Our ideal candidates will have a desire to learn leading edge technologies while working in a fast paced start-up environment.
Mercantila is seeking an energetic SEO Manager with expertise in technical and content SEO initiatives for hundreds of our domains. You will have the opportunity to join a very results-oriented team, continuously testing and proving out successful strategies. We are looking for a hands-on SEO professional, with excellent problem solving skills that has a basic understanding of SEO issues involving site layout, relevant keywords, search friendly content, link building strategies, blogging and metrics-driven SEO. If you have successfully executed search engine optimization strategies for eCommerce sites and are looking to build your expertise, we want to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with the Marketing and Engineering teams to test, plan and successfully execute on ROI positive SEO initiatives, including but not limited to keyword generation, content creation, URL selection for XML sitemap submissions, internal linking and external linking.
Work closely with Marketing and Engineering teams to ensure consistency in SEO strategy and implementation across multiple properties.
Measure and report on the effectiveness of SEO strategies in generating increased web traffic and organic revenue.
Develop, share and implement SEO best practices across multiple properties.
Work with external agencies and in-house teams to build quality external links.
Stay up to date with industry trends
REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS
BA/BS in Marketing with a strong understanding of technical SEO or BA/BS in Engineering or similar technical discipline.
3+ years experience in online marketing with a successful track record, either in-house or at an agency/consultancy.
Understanding of basic HTML, CSS and code structure as it relates to SEO.
Knowledge of XML sitemap submissions, internal linking and keyword generation.
Track record of successfully implementing SEO strategies with a goal of increasing traffic and revenue.
Familiarity with social networking and bookmarking sites.
Attention to detail with a strong focus on analytics.
Strong project management and inter-departmental coordination skills.
Ability to execute on multiple projects while closely measuring the impact of each project and changing course when needed.
DETAILS
- Location: San Francisco (Map)
- Start Date: IMMEDIATE
- Reports to: Marketing Director
- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
HOW TO APPLY
1. Email jobs@mercantila-inc.com quoting SEO Manager as subject.
2. Resume & Cover letter succinctly describing your qualifications.