Associate Director, SEO | Growth Marketing Team

WHY DEPT®?

We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world. 

This is a remote or hybrid role with the expectation that you will need to be on site 2 days a week if you live near an office. 

Our Associate Directors are responsible for cultivating and maintaining successful client relationships along with managing a team of direct reports.

As an Associate Director of SEO, you will be responsible for managing your client portfolios to acceptable revenue and margin goals. In addition, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring your account teams, from production-level employees up to Sr. Account Managers, and leading internal process improvements.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing, training, and overseeing a team of account managers, associates, and coordinators to support SEO clients
• Overseeing and managing the execution of SEO strategy across all owned accounts
• Serving as the final QA step for all client deliverables on owned accounts
• Recognizing upselling opportunities for other DEPT services
• Manage development of deliverables, reporting, strategy implementation, and all direct communications with development resources, paid search team, vendor partners, and the management team
• Keeping track of team and project hours to make sure team is staying on pace
• Contributing to improving internal processes, including making improvements on standard deliverables and contributing to shared channel resources and company-wide resources
• Creating and delivering SEO sales pitches with support from manager
• Creating and delivering presentations and written briefs
• Contributing to SEO marketing materials including producing case studies, whitepapers, and blog posts

You’ll need to have:

• A minimum of 4 to 6 years’ SEO experience and experience managing large accounts with various goals; furthermore, you’ll need to have a deep knowledge of advanced SEO concepts including Javascript-frameworks, AMP, Deep Linking via App, SPA, PWA, and emerging SEO trends/technologies
• Proven prior work experience managing a team of direct reports / team members and demonstrated ability to mentor and develop direct reports into more senior roles
• A Google Analytics certification
• The ability to audit client sites: know what to look for and know how to identify and resolve issues/errors
• Strong analytical and reporting skills and be proficient in Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional things that will impress us:

• A Google Ads certification
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Javascript development and constraints
• Successful track record of crafting and participating in sales pitches
• Proven prior work experience managing a P&L and hitting margin targets

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our  benefits package:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k plan, plus matching
• PTO
• Paid Company Holidays
• Parental Leave

The anticipated salary range for this position is $87,100 - $137,900. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, physical location, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible. 

WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU: 

DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We’re committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone’s lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It’s totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.

DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. 

We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.  Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place. 

DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. 

We also encourage you  to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.

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