Senior/Lead SEO Specialist

SEO SPECALIST

Summary
Join the amazing team at Thrive Internet Marketing! We are a small high-powered digital marketing agency growing rapidly and looking for a rock star SEO specialist to work with a cohesive team of outstanding designers, developers, copywriters, social media and SEO experts to help grow the business to the next level.

About Thrive
Founded in 2005, we are a high-performing team, creating custom WordPress websites and search engine optimization strategies for businesses. Thrive is committed to cultivating a culture of exceptional people who create outstanding results for our clients. We are a close-knit team that is motivated, smart, disciplined, organized and committed to turning ideas into action. We are professional, honest and passionate about our work.

We already have many happy clients and are adding more every day. Grow with us as we address the business marketing needs of clients in the United States and around the world.

Learn more about us on our web site: ----------

Compensation: Compensation based on experience.
Benefits: Health and dental insurance, paid vacation days/holidays, bonus
Remote Work: We also offer remote working so you don't have to live in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of SEO experience preferred
Must demonstrate a detailed understanding of SEO principles and guidelines
Knowledge of local search engine optimization tactics and strategies
Direct experience in e-commerce optimization (WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce,. . .)
Direct experience with link-building initiatives, including blogger outreach
Demonstrated ability to optimize engaging and persuasive articles and copy
Knowledge of basic web design and technology principles and their SEO implications
Proficiency with web analytics tools (Google Analytics) and SEM tools (SEOmoz, Raven, SpyFu, SEMRush) as well as Webmaster Tools
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong analytical aptitude
Self motivator
Be excited to learn
Creatively seek ways to problem solve
Excellent English
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Being Google Adwords and Bing Adcenter certified is a plus
Being Google Analytics certified is a plus
Experience with WordPress platform is a plus
Knowledge of HTML and CSS is a plus
Knowledge of A/B Testing is a plus
Knowledge of Conversion Optimization is a plus
Past agency experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities:
Constantly create "Client Delight" by providing high-levels of service and communication with manager and clients
Develop SEO strategies and oversee the day-to-day management of SEO initiatives
Audit sites on an on-going basis and pro-actively offer recommendations for improving performance
Develop and manage link-building, content creation, and blogger outreach strategies
Create new on-site content as well as content for partners and blogger outreach initiatives
Track, analyze and report organic search performance -- from internal and external link audits to SERPs to organic site traffic and conversions
Stay abreast of the latest SEO developments and search engine trends