Senior Technical SEO Strategist

ACME ELECTRIC MOTOR INC•Grand Forks, ND

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and technically driven SEO professional to join our dynamic eCommerce team and own organic search growth across Acme's digital properties. This role will lead the technical foundation of our SEO program — site architecture, crawlability, indexation, structured data, page performance, and the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-driven search. Working closely with engineering, content, and eCommerce teams, this position will set the technical direction for organic search and translate it into work that ships, drives qualified traffic, and grows revenue across our catalog of tens of thousands of products. Acme Tools was founded as Acme Electric Motor in 1948 and continues to be a family-owned operation with ten locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. In 1999, Tool Crib of the North, Acme's catalog and internet division, was acquired by Amazon.com. After rebranding as Acme Tools, we are now one of the premier retailers of tools and equipment, both in-store and online. We pride ourselves on having a growing, innovative eCommerce department with a start-up like atmosphere, which will allow you to create and execute strategies with freedom and approach projects in creative ways.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, with at least 2 years focused on technical SEO at an eCommerce or large-catalog site
Strong understanding of technical, on-page, and content SEO fundamentals
Working proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript sufficient to audit rendered output and partner effectively with engineering
Hands-on experience with Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, and Ahrefs or Semrush
Experience implementing structured data and schema markup at scale
Demonstrated track record of driving organic growth on a large eCommerce or catalog site
Working knowledge of SQL or Python for pulling and analyzing search performance data
Proven ability to get technical SEO work shipped through engineering teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Ability to prioritize effectively across competing technical and content initiatives
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality of all departmental and company information

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with enterprise content management or eCommerce platforms (Salesforce Commerce Cloud, Shopify, Magento, or similar) preferred
Experience with AI-driven search optimization is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Develop and own the SEO roadmap for Acme's eCommerce business, aligning technical priorities to traffic and revenue goals.
Lead site architecture, internal linking, and category and product page structure decisions across a catalog of tens of thousands of products.
Partner with engineering to diagnose and resolve technical issues affecting crawlability, indexation, page speed, rendering, and overall site health.
Implement and maintain structured data and schema markup (product, offer, review, breadcrumb, FAQ, organization) at scale to support both traditional search results and AI-driven search experiences.
Manage faceted navigation, parameter handling, canonicalization, redirects, and crawl budget across a large eCommerce catalog.
Audit and optimize Core Web Vitals and overall page performance, writing clear specifications that engineering teams can act on.
Adapt SEO strategy for AI-driven search experiences, including generative answer engines and conversational query patterns, to ensure Acme remains visible as search continues to evolve.
Optimize metadata, page titles, headings, and on-page content for both traditional rankings and emerging AI search interfaces.
Lead keyword research, competitive analysis, and content gap identification to inform category, product, and long-tail page strategies.
Build and maintain dashboards that report organic performance across Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and AI search surfaces, connecting SEO work directly to traffic, conversion, and revenue.
Conduct server log file analysis to diagnose crawl and indexation issues at catalog scale.
Influence site releases, platform changes, and migrations from a technical SEO perspective, ensuring organic performance is protected and improved.
Partner with the content team to produce pages that demonstrate genuine experience, expertise, and trustworthiness while meeting technical quality standards.
Educate and influence stakeholders across product, engineering, marketing, and merchandising on SEO best practices, and manage outside agencies or freelancers where required.
Stay current with industry trends in search and AI-driven discovery, integrating new best practices into Acme's program for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Most Evenings, Weekends, & Holidays Off
On-The-Job Training
Professional Development Training & Programs
Competitive Pay & Annual Performance-Based Increase Opportunities
PTO
Paid Holidays – we are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
Maternity Leave
Work environment where everyone takes pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
Generous Employee Discounts
Various Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans To Fit Any Lifestyle & Family
Supplemental Health Insurance Add-On Programs
Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
100% Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Program & Company Matching
Life Insurance