Senior SEO Consultant

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2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Cardinal Path is a premier digital analytics and marketing firm, dedicated to delivering insights and measurable outcomes that grant our clients a distinct competitive advantage. We partner with industry leaders at the strategic, business, and technical levels to drive tangible, quantifiable value. As a Senior SEO Consultant at Cardinal Path, you will be on the front lines, crafting and executing cutting-edge SEO strategies for a world-class, multi-industry clientele. This is a dynamic, high-impact role that demands advanced, full-spectrum SEO expertise, deep comfort with the rapidly evolving search and AI-driven landscape, and a strong technical mindset.

Requirements

3-5+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in Search Engine Optimization, preferably within a fast-paced agency or consultancy environment.
Expert Technical SEO Knowledge: Proven mastery of SEO methodologies and implementation, including Core Web Vitals, advanced JavaScript SEO, large-scale site migrations, and sophisticated use of structured data.
Data Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with platforms like Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Google Search Console (GSC), and enterprise-level SEO suites (e.g., Screaming Frog, Semrush, Botify, DeepCrawl, Brightedge).
Communication & Project Management: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate highly technical concepts into clear, actionable business recommendations for executive-level clients.
Holistic Digital Understanding: Solid understanding of the integrated digital ecosystem, including the interplay between SEO, Paid Media, Content Strategy, and Product Development.
Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic, internationally dispersed organization, demonstrating resilience and a proactive, process-oriented mindset.
Mentorship: Act as a mentor and trainer, elevating the technical and strategic abilities of junior team members.
Strategic Problem Solver: Use sound judgment to proactively identify risks and opportunities, drive focused decisions, and constructively resolve conflicts within a growing team.

Nice To Haves

Foundational coding knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a significant advantage.
Experience with international search optimization, E-commerce SEO, and local search is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead Strategy & Execution: Spearhead the development and execution of holistic SEO strategies, coordinating team tasks for technical audits, performance monitoring, and rapid opportunity identification.
Client & Project Management: Manage a roster of high-value clients, utilizing agile best practices to ensure project efficiency, clear communication, and goal alignment.
Modern Search Intelligence: Conduct advanced semantic keyword research, utilizing topic cluster modeling and deep analysis of user and search intent to maximize E-E-A-T (Expertise, Experience, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness).
Technical SEO Mastery: Drive implementation of complex technical SEO recommendations (e.g., site architecture, core web vitals, structured data/schema, indexation management), coordinating directly with development teams to ensure flawless execution.
Innovation & Thought Leadership: Stay ahead of all major search algorithm updates, generative AI implications, and industry trends. Help build an innovative SEO practice by refining internal processes, evaluating next-gen tools, and sharing thought leadership across the firm and industry.
Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate seamlessly with teams in Digital Intelligence, Digital Transformation, and Account / Project Management to identify and capitalize on integrated growth opportunities for clients.