SEO/Marketing Manager *Fully Remote

Excel Education Systems is growing, and we need great people to join our team. EES has adopted a "people first" culture, which is the key to our success. We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled SEO/Marketing Manager to join our team at our beautiful Minnetonka Campus. This is a fully remote position.

Job Statement

As an SEO/Marketing Manager, you will develop and implement effective search engine optimization strategies to drive organic traffic and improve our online and brand presence. This includes managing on-page and off-page SEO activities for multiple brands, optimizing keywords and phrases, building links, analyzing web analytics data, and content creation/management for blogs and social media channels. The position salary starts at $70,000 per year.

If you have a knack for digital brand development and search engine landscape to unlock online marketing potential, we would like to hear from you.

You will work with talented professionals, leverage cutting-edge SEO tools, and contribute to our company's growth and success. We offer attractive salary and benefits packages alongside an inclusive, mission-driven work culture that encourages exceptional professional progress.

Objectives of this role

1. Developing and executing comprehensive search engine optimization strategies to achieve business objectives.
2. Monitoring and analyzing website performance using SEO tools and analytics platforms, providing regular reports and recommendations for optimization.
3. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and optimize high-quality, keyword-rich content for improved organic visibility.
4. Executing link-building activities to ensure quality links from reputable sources.
5. Working closely with cross-functional teams, such as content, design, and product, to ensure optimal content performance.
6. Collaborating with teams to integrate SEO with other digital marketing initiatives for cohesive campaigns.
7. Using automation tools and AI, create and manage social media and blog content pages for the different brand channels.
8. Conduct thorough keyword research and SEO analysis to identify relevant target keywords and phrases.
9. Develop and execute effective on-page and off-page SEO strategies to improve website visibility and SERP rankings.
10. Optimize website content, meta tags, headers, and URLs to ensure alignment with target keywords and enhance search engine crawlability.
11. Identify technical SEO issues and implement solutions for improved website performance and user experience.
12. Conduct regular SEO audits, competitive analysis, and benchmarking to identify opportunities for improvement and stay ahead of competitors in search rankings.
13. Track and analyze website traffic, user behavior, and conversion rates to assess the effectiveness of SEO strategies and make data-driven recommendations.
14. Keep informed of emerging SEO trends and technologies, exploring innovative approaches to enhance our SEO efforts further.
15. Develop, create, and implement brand content strategy and deploy it across various channels.

Required skills and qualifications

1. 5+ years of experience as an SEO manager or a similar SEO-focused role.
2. Extensive experience with WordPress, Google Analytics, and ChatGPT is required.
3. Relevant SEO certifications (such from Google, HubSpot, and/or Semrush).
4. In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices, search engine algorithms, and digital marketing trends, with a strong understanding of the Indian search landscape.
5. Proficiency in SEO and analytics tools like Google Search Console, SEMrush, Google Keyword Planner, and Google Analytics.
6. Knowledge of A/B testing, local SEO, and SEO reporting tools.
7. Experience with content management systems (CMS) and website optimization platforms, like WordPress.
8. Experience with SEO for local businesses and Google My Business optimization.
9. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred skills and qualifications

1. Extensive understanding of website design, development, HTML/CSS coding, Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, SE algorithms, and link-building strategies.
2. Knowledge of technical SEO, including speed optimization for web and mobile.
3. Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
4. Familiarity with social media marketing and its impact on SEO.
5. Experience with SEO testing and experimentation.
6. Understanding of conversion rate optimization (CRO) principles.
7. Strong project management skills to handle multiple SEO/Marketing initiatives simultaneously.
8. Experience with Social Media and Blog content creation and systems such as the Meta tool kit and Loomly (social media content aggregate system).

Located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, Excel Education Systems is a fast-growing ed tech company that operates accredited online high schools and an accredited online career college. In addition, under the Learn Stage brand, the company develops digital education applications (LMS/SIS/Digital Curricula/AI-based applications).

Excel Education Systems is a professional organization that offers a casual, fun, fast-paced, and positive working environment. Our strength is our people! When possible, EES always promotes from within, so there is plenty of opportunity for growth. We offer paid vacation, health/dental, a company retirement plan, and more. Since 2005, Excel Education Systems has been a leader in the online education Industry.