SEO Manager

Fusion92•Chicago, IL

88d•$60,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an SEO Manager at Fusion92, you will lead and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to maximize client visibility and search engine ranking. You will conduct thorough keyword research, on-page optimization, and off-page link-building activities, as well as emerging areas like optimization for ranking within Large Language Models (LLMs). Your role will involve analyzing website performance, preparing performance reports, and providing actionable insights to clients. Bringing our core values — Curiosity, Fearlessness, Teamwork, and Leadership — to life will be critical to the success of this individual. Location: Candidates must be located in Illinois, Texas, Colorado, or Michigan. For individuals based in our Michigan and Illinois locations, this will be a hybrid role, requiring both in-office and remote work. For candidates in Texas and Colorado, this position will be fully remote.

Requirements

3-5 years of SEO experience
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Thrive in an environment where you are able to have autonomy and take ownership and leadership.
A full, complete understanding of SEO, and search engine algorithms, how SEO works, and how marketers can influence search results via on-page, off-page, local, and technical SEO strategies. technical improvements to the website's code, on-page optimizations, and linking strategies via
The ability to "illustrate SEO success and value" to our clients through reporting on web analytics, rankings, and other metrics that are SEO KPIs.
Proof of innovation - we hire innovative thinkers. You need a history of innovation to work at Fusion92.
Experience working with and communicating with clients
Excellent data and analysis skills, strong in tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Excel.
An understanding of the SEO tools and platforms available in the market such as SEMrush, ScreamingFrog, Looker Studio, and Ahrefs
Working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript and website structures, as well as deep expertise in Technical SEO.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to simplify complex strategies and topics in a friendly, approachable manner and present complex topics to Clients
Expertise in completing keyword research and competitive analysis.
Tech Stack/Platforms: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, WordPress, Shopify, HTML, CSS, Contentful

Responsibilities

Learn our SEO processes and combine them with your existing SEO knowledge.
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the current state of SEO across these areas: technical SEO, on-page/content optimization, inbound-linking & authority development.
Manage client relationships to create long-term strategic consulting partnerships.
Analyze keyword research to align findings with client business objectives.
Audit client websites, competitors, and search engine results to identify organic opportunities.
Work with SEO specialists to leverage analytics and keyword research to develop, manage, and evolve quarterly and yearly SEO strategy roadmaps.
Prepare and deliver in-depth SEO analysis presentations around competitors, content gap, and linking to inform SEO strategies.
Execute a range of on-site, off-site, and technical SEO tasks including, but not limited to
Optimizing existing or developing new content
Performing regular technical SEO audits and providing recommendations to web developers for resolving issues
Creating 301 redirect maps
Create SEO maps for keyword targeting and include optimizations around metadata and URLs
Creating Schema
Identifying opportunities for internal linking
Building and executing link-building strategies to enhance off-page SEO.
Prepare and present client reports that identify insights and trends then provide proactive recommendations for overall organic performance, algorithm changes, and other competitive activity.