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85SIXTY

Associate Director, SEO

85SIXTY, Del Mar, California, United States, 92014


REMOTE, US-Based

Overview:

Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.For over 14 years, 85SIXTY has been helping clients transform the way they reach, acquire and engage with their customers through an integrated combination of data, technology, cross-channel strategies, and creative thinking. We are looking for team members who fit that ethos.As an Associate Director SEO at 85SIXTY, you will have a hand in driving the growth of our SEO practice in collaboration with other SEO leadership roles and agency leadership. You will support and operationalize best practices for the SEO practice and its customers.This role will be responsible for partnering with existing SEO team leadership members to work within our Travel, Tourism & Hospitality customer accounts, diving deep into their data to analyze their programs’ effectiveness, provide SEO opportunities, identify trends in data, test SEO theories and create strategies that are growth-driven, proactive and measurable.Responsibilities:Manage client portfolios across Travel, Tourism & Hospitality to targeted goals and objectives.Cultivate and maintain successful client relationships through progressive SEO strategies, quality deliverables, insightful reporting and engagement of team members.Oversee and manage execution of SEO strategy across all owned accounts.Communicate a clear, insightful vision for the SEO channel and its role in performance marketing.Support the growth of a “one team” approach.Track trends in the marketplace and translate those into insights to adjust clients’ SEO strategies.Work with cross-functional team members like Strategy, UX, Design, Analytics, Media and Engineering.Recruit, coach, retain and attract SEO talent.Identify program KPIs and provide insightful reports on the ongoing activities of each customer's program.Communicate with C-suite level stakeholders and pivot during conversations.Develop link building strategies and work with outsourced vendors.Support the evolution of the agency’s technical SEO approach across core platforms.Provide critical thinking during cross-functional meetings for clients.Contribute to agency knowledge base as it pertains to SEO.Manage multiple projects, client priorities and tasks.Contribute to SEO marketing materials like case studies, whitepapers, social media content and blog posts.Participate in speaking opportunities or local education events as a thought leader in the SEO space.Work within SEO tools like Moz, ScreamingFrog, SEMRush, AHREFs, etc.Support outbound sales process as subject matter expert.Desired Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of SEO experience in an agency environment.Creative thinking, organized, good communicator with effective writing skills.Knowledge and experience in on-page and off-page SEO strategies.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite.Experience working with remote team members and clients.Knowledge of common SEO tools and platforms.Working knowledge of CMS platforms like Wordpress, Shopify and/or Magento.Proven project management experience.Deep knowledge of advanced SEO trends and technologies.Proven experience in managing a team of direct reports.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.Desire to learn new skills and try new technologies.Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits packageMedical, Dental, VisionLife/AD&DFSA - Health/Dependent CareVoluntary Life/AD&DRetirement PlanFTO - Flexible Time OffPaid Holidays Annually: 14Opportunities for professional development and growthCollaborative and dynamic work environmentContribution to impactful and innovative projects in the digital spaceCompensation Disclaimer:Compensation Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual compensation is based on multiple factors unique to each candidate.EEO Statement:85SIXTY is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

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