SEO Strategist

OuterBox • Copley Township, OH

4d • $72,000 - $80,000 • Remote

About The Position

OuterBox is seeking an SEO Strategist to develop and implement search engine optimization strategies aimed at increasing relevant traffic, improving search engine rankings, and driving qualified leads and revenue for clients. This role is part of the SEO team, requiring collaboration with teammates and leaders to achieve common objectives. As a client-facing position, it involves cross-departmental partnerships and direct work with small to medium-sized clients. The position is fully remote and based in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of SEO experience. Agency experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of leveraging and optimizing search intent throughout the consumer/buyer journey.
• Strong experience leading or owning client relationships independently.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to Clients & Teammates in an approachable, credible manner both verbally and in writing.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, with a sense of urgency.
• Exhibit basic understanding of conversion optimization.
• Demonstrate expertise and understanding in using spreadsheet functions and formulas to analyze, identify trends, and summarize data.
• Experience with Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Search Console, Botify, DeepCrawl, Screaming Frog, SEOClarity, Brightedge, and other website analytics and marketing applications.
• Basic HTML, CSS, and content management system (CMS) experience like WordPress, Magento, Shopify, Big Commerce, Modx.
• SEO experience with large, consumer-facing national websites with 1,000+ pages.
• Experienced in collaborating with Development teams to troubleshoot, test, and resolve technical SEO issues, improving site health and search positions.
• Consultative, analytical background through agency or freelance contracts.
• Must be located in the USA.
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute advanced search engine optimization strategies tailored to client needs, ensuring top-tier results within the allocated budget and timeframe.
• Measure and report on SEO performance, including traffic, rankings, quality of conversions, and other trends to clients via email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with the immediate team and cross-departmentally on digital marketing strategies aligned with client business goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of client business priorities and how they translate into SEO strategies to deliver qualified leads and/or sales.
• Conduct in-depth competitor analysis to identify industry trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor budgets for efficient resource allocation, including managing surplus and overage balances.
• Meet expectations for timelines, communication, results, and deliverables to contribute to company and team retention goals.
• Exemplify strong communication skills, building client confidence through trust-building interactions and maintaining company and team communication goals.
• Grow business acumen by exploring client industries, staying on top of trends, and using insights to drive innovative strategies.
• Be accountable for outlined client, team, and company targets for individual performance and portfolio of accounts, reporting on these metrics weekly/monthly.
• Strategically plan and collaborate with the Lead and other teammates to manage scopes, workloads, budgets, and client priorities.
• Stay informed about the latest digital marketing trends, including Google algorithm shifts and industry updates.
• Continuously enhance knowledge independently and through BSchool training, sharing insights with teammates and clients.
• Utilize SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Brightedge, Accuranker, or related tools to enhance, develop, and evaluate optimization strategies and effectiveness.
• Work flexibly in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Exhibit excellent creativity and adaptability; be self-motivated, independent, well-organized, capable of hands-on work with minimal supervision, and work well with all staff levels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Healthcare coverage
• Retirement savings options
• Professional development opportunities
• Additional perks designed to help you stay healthy, productive, and fulfilled both at work and at home.
• Health Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Remote-First Culture
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed