SEO Executive needed immediately: APPLY HERE
SEO Executive needed immediately: APPLY HERE
Job type: Contract
About Us
Mitchell & Stones act as an outsourced marketing department for organisations across the UK and internationally. Our clients trust us to consult and strategise on all areas of their marketing strategy and using our resources we execute those activities to help our clients reach their goals and objectives.
We are not your standard digital agency. We are changing the way companies deal with external marketing agencies. We offer a one-stop solution to companies who have struggled to establish a performing marketing function within their business. This means we get to flex our creative muscles more often, using our know-how to guide our client’s marketing strategy and our internal resources to achieve their goals.
Our Culture
Here at Mitchell & Stones, you will find a team that is highly supportive in all areas of our endeavours. We believe that collaboration and a desire to do and be better is ingrained within our DNA. All challenges are opportunities and if it’s always been done that way then we should absolutely be asking ourselves ‘is there a better way?’.
The Ideal Candidate
This role is best suited for someone who has worked within a marketing agency specialising in all things SEO. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a repeatable process for auditing, strategizing and executing key activities to grow clients performance on major search engines.
At an individual level, the right candidate would be self-driven, ambitious, highly organised and have a desire to constantly up-skill and seek new knowledge and education within a sector that is constantly evolving.
This role will require you to strategize and execute SEO strategies for clients operating primarily within B2B sectors. Experience presenting reports to senior management within client organisations is beneficial.
The Role
As an SEO Executive, your role is to manage and oversee the entire SEO service delivery for our clients. As well as being an ambitious growth area for the business you will be responsible for implementing processes, structures, procedures and executing SEO strategies for our clients.
You will work closely with the Digital Marketing Managers within the company to create reports to be delivered back to clients on progress as well as make proactive recommendations for improvements to help clients rank well for target keywords.
You will be responsible for growing out the SEO service delivery team inline with growth ambitions managing both internal and external resources and ensuring ethical practices are maintained at all times when executing on behalf of clients.
Snapshot Overview
Conducting keyword research
SEO auditing and technical analysis
Conducting broad SEO analysis to define the cause and resolution of SEO issues
Using ethical SEO knowledge and techniques to meet the organic objectives of our clients
Planning SEO campaigns including organising link building, research and data gathering
Monthly strategic reporting
Day to day account management
Knowledge and Experience:
Strong Technical SEO knowledge
A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a SEO focused role (experience in other disciplines is an excellent bonus, but SEO should make up the bulk of your experience)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge and experience with HTML and CSS
Intermediate/ advanced experience working with SEO tools like SEMRush
Knowledge and experience with popular content management systems and ecommerce platforms like WordPress, Magento, Shopify and WooCommerce
Experience working with web analytics packages; Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools etc. GAIQ qualified
A broad understanding of the wider digital marketing mix, for example PPC and social media
Account Management experience
Agency experience
Personal Characteristics:
Excellent written and spoken English
Excellent general communication skills
Can clearly demonstrate setting and reaching goals
Excellent organisational and planning skills
Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative
Must have the ability to work well independently and part of a team
The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
Ambition and dedication to further your position as well as the goals of the company
How We Work
We operate a hybrid working model upon passing an initial 6 week training period. This means you can split your place of work with three days in the office and two days remotely depending on your preference. Our Flexi hours option also allows you to balance your personal life with work to empower you to get things done.
Monday is the only day where we require an 8am start for team meetings. Tues-Fri you can work your contracted hours how you prefer as long as you are online during our ‘core’ hours of 10am-3pm.
Friday’s we tend to shoot off by 2pm if everything is done and we have worked our contracted hours throughout the week!
Benefits
Opportunity to develop your skills and progress
Training and up-skilling provided
Flexible working hours
22 Days holiday per year (ontop of bank holidays)
2 Personal Days per year (For those times when life happens)
Play a crucial role in a rapidly growing agency
Base salary + Incentive Scheme
Mental health support service with access to therapists on demand
Job Type: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: R24,000.00 – R28,000.00 per month
Experience:
Agency: 1 year (Preferred)
SEO: 3 years (Required). Apply Now
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