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Pearson Associate Director-SEO in Des Moines, Iowa
Associate Director-SEO - ( 2104043 )
Description
SEO MANAGER/Associate Director SEO -REMOTE Specific locations
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Summary
The Search Engine Optimization Manager is responsible for driving the SEO strategy for numerous universities across the nation and leading the vision for a team of SEO analysts. This role is partially partner facing, putting you at the center of expert conversations on what is happening in the SERPs today and how we prepare ourselves for rankings tomorrow. This role involves digital PR, on-page and off-page strategic vision and tactical implementation and is a leadership role. This role is also responsible for managing vendor contact, budgetary discretion and cross functional collaboration. Analytical and presentation skills are a must. This is Senior/Management level position which requires expert knowledge and little to no instruction.
General Responsibilities
Responsibilities are applicable based on the position focus/channel
Helps to identify, analyze/execute new and potential product/services, markets, and advertising opportunities.
Collects and analyzes data on established and prospective customers, competitors, and marketing channels/sources.
Prepares reports that interpret consumer behavior, market opportunities/conditions, marketing results, trends, and investment levels.
Investigates & evaluates marketing methods, consumer insights, advertising channels, and their results in an effort to continually improve results.
Prepares & presents materials/findings both internally and externally for the marketing focus/channel he or she supports.
Provides insights which facilitate the development of plans for partner promotion
Executes against partner marketing plans to deliver results that exceed defined objectives
Provides World Class Marketing Client Service Management by creating synergies with our internal teams & Academic Partners which empower us to exceed our objectives.
Creates buy-in from multiple constituents in a collaborative cross-functional environment
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
General Qualifications
4-year degree from an accredited institution in Marketing or equivalent discipline OR appropriate combination of experience and education
Minimum 5 years’ experience in SEO
Minimum 3 years’ experience managing a team of SEO Analysts.
Sr. level position requires expert level experience in the following areas:
Specific knowledge about search engines and their ranking algo’s.
Deep knowledge of SEO practice and methodology, including architectural and design competencies, content and writing knowledge; as well as off-page link and promotion understanding.
Expert understanding of SEO kpi’s and reporting/analytical tools Moz., Raven Tools, Keyword Spy, Link Sleuth etc.
Very strong knowledge of Web Analytics applications such as Google Analytics Experience with a wide variety of Content Management Systems, Web Site Architecture, and knowledge of HTML
Experience with web analytics and a/b testing applications
Experience with the development, management, analysis, reporting and forecasting of media campaigns
Experience in or with digital marketing for lead generation, channels, sources, best practices and KPI’s.
Experience managing out-sourced vendors
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Manage team of SEO Analysts across multiple locations
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Primary Location : US-RE-Remote
Other Locations : US-FL-Tampa, US-RE-Remote, US-AZ-Chandler, US-IL-Elk Grove Village, US-FL-Miami, US-FL-Jacksonville, US-FL-Tallahassee
Work Locations :
US-Remote
Remote
Job : Marketing
Organization : North America
Employee Status : Regular Employee
Job Type : Standard
Job Level : Manager
Shift : Day Job
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting : Mar 15, 2021
Job Unposting : Ongoing
Schedule: : Full-time Regular
Req ID: 2104043
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