Senior Search Engine Optimization Specialist

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2 Locations
In-Office
85K-127K Annually
Software
Zendesk is a service-first CRM company that builds software designed to improve customer relationships.
The Role
Job Description

Who we're looking for

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior SEO Specialist to join our expanding SEO team in the US. The candidate will be responsible for researching, executing, and strategizing to improve our online presence, boost organic search rankings, and attract high-quality traffic to our .com website.

What you'll be doing
  • Conduct comprehensive SEO research to identify target keywords, competitor analysis, and industry trends.

  • Implement data-driven SEO strategies, including on-page and off-page optimization, technical SEO, and content marketing.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including content writers, designers, and other digital marketing specialists, to build a cohesive SEO strategy and craft SEO-friendly content like blog posts, landing pages, and web copy.

  • Monitor, track, and analyze website performance, organic search traffic, and rankings using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO tools to identify trends and areas for improvement.

  • Provide regular reports on SEO performance, including keyword rankings, organic traffic, and conversion metrics.

  • Stay informed about the most recent SEO standard methodologies, algorithm updates, and industry trends to guarantee our strategies are always current and effective.

  • Using AI tools to improve efficiencies in research and publishing SEO content 

What you bring to the role
  • 5+ years of proven experience in SEO, with a strong focus on research and execution.

  • Solid knowledge of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and standard methodologies for SEO.

  • Proficiency in SEO tools, such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.

  • Diligent and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

  • 5+ years of proven experience in SEO.

  • Proficiency in SEO tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.

  • Proficient in US English with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Experience with content management systems.

  • Ability to stay up-to-date with industry trends and algorithm updates.

#LI - WO1

The US annualized base salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$127,000.00. This position may also be eligible for bonus, benefits, or related incentives. While this range reflects the minimum and maximum value for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, the offer for the successful candidate for this position will be based on job related capabilities, applicable experience, and other factors such as work location. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only (or OTE for commissions based roles), and do not include bonus, benefits, or related incentives.

Hybrid: In this role, our hybrid experience is designed at the team level to give you a rich onsite experience packed with connection, collaboration, learning, and celebration - while also giving you flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. This role must attend our local office for part of the week. The specific in-office schedule is to be determined by the hiring manager.

The intelligent heart of customer experience

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love.

Zendesk believes in offering our people a fulfilling and inclusive experience. Our hybrid way of working, enables us to purposefully come together in person, at one of our many Zendesk offices around the world, to connect, collaborate and learn whilst also giving our people the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

Zendesk is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment and employees at Zendesk are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled employer. If you are based in the United States and would like more information about your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Zendesk endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans pursuant to applicable federal and state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to submit this application, complete any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] with your specific accommodation request.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
6,277 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Zendesk software was built to bring a sense of calm to the chaotic world of customer service. Today we power billions of conversations with brands you know and love. We advocate for digital first customer experiences— and we stick with it in our workplace. Over 5,000 employees worldwide are collaborating from kitchen tables, home offices, co-working spaces, and Zendesk workspaces to make one team.

Why Work With Us

We know one desk doesn’t fit all. At Zendesk, we prioritize remote work because we believe great work happens anywhere. Digital first is more than where we work though. We give our employees flexibility and choice in both where and how they work while also trusting them to be a team player.

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