Manager, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) (Remote)

Company: The Home Depot
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSEThe Manager, SEO leads the identification, definition, and execution of initiatives that result in improvements to The Home Depot's customer experience and resulting performance by improving the discoverability of The Home Depot's site and digital assets in Earned Media.

This Manager is responsible for developing a deep understanding of the digital behavior and voice of the customer and transforming this data into actionable insights and initiatives. They are expected to lead a team of analysts to determine critical website changes or content development that will help the company better answer customer needs within Earned Media for key merchandising categories and/or key customer behaviors related to home improvement and the home overall. The manager is also responsible for overseeing the ownership, communication and execution of a data driven strategies that quantifies the material impact of recommendations from the team.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 40% - Manages the identification, definition, and execution of complex Earned Media strategies and roadmaps that typically involve multiple internal (online, marketing, merchandising, product management, technology) and external (agencies, 3rd party vendors) partners. This will include recommendations for site structure and content development or technology and user experience enhancements that enhances the discoverability of The Home Depot within Earned Media.
• 20% - Creates and implements processes to optimize the efficiency of the team for data collection and analysis by leveraging internal and external partners in the workflow of improving key categories.
• 20% - Measures the ongoing effectiveness of the team's efforts against target metrics, and makes frequent adjustments to strategy to support the customer and business needs.
• 20% - Responsible the team's efforts in evangelizing the evolving world of search engines and Earned Media more generally at all levels of the organization in terms of best practices, industry standards, and legal requirements, especially within the merchandising community.
  NATURE AND SCOPE
  
  • The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Earned Media or Director of Earned Media.
  • Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others in addition to personnel management including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
    For Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada and New York City residents: The pay range for this position is between $80,000 and 130,000. Starting salary may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. The Home Depot offers additional competitive financial and non-financial benefits, which may include a performance-based bonus program or a profit sharing program depending on position.
    
    ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
    Environment:
    Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
    Travel:
    Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Must be eighteen years of age or older.
    Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
    
    Education Required:
    The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job
    
    Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5 years
    
    Physical Requirements:
    Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
    • Experience managing, leading and growing a team
    • 5+ years of SEO experience or equivalent digital marketing channel or e-commerce management with SEO as a recent focus, with a proven track record of improving business results
    • Experience with data analysis, strategy development and operational program development
    • Working knowledge of SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Adwords, Google Trends, Moz, Majestic, Similar Web and BrightEdge
    • Understanding of basic corporate financial practices
      Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
      
      • Strong understanding of the Earned Media landscape for maximizing the organic discoverability within search engines such as Google, YouTube, Pinterest and Bing
      • Well-developed presentation skills (oral and written) computer skills required, specifically PowerPoint, Word and Excel
      • Ability to approach problems systematically, researching all alternatives and making appropriate recommendations
      • Ability to be deadline oriented with long and short-term projects
      • Proven data driven approach to solving complex problems and developing strategies
      • Strong, collaborative team player with interest and ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence and educate stakeholders
        Pay Rate: -Required
        Preferred

        Job Industries

        • Transportation

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