Director of SEO

About DealerOn We are an online marketing company providing website and agency services to automotive dealerships across North and South America. We are known for our cutting-edge products that streamline the car buying process and provide an experience both shoppers and dealers love. Our business model is working: we were recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies six years in a row, expanding to over 30 manufacturer relationship, and over 5,000 dealer partners. We are proud of what our company has done, and it’s all due to the talented and diverse team we’ve been lucky enough to assemble. Job Description: The Director of SEO will be responsible for leading the SEO department, including overseeing the daily operations of the team, and setting the direction for future SEO growth and product efforts. The Director of SEO will lead the SEO management team and be responsible for offering SEO expertise to the team, establishing and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. This individual sets the departmental strategy, guides ongoing tactics and performs technical SEO audits on potential client websites. The Director attends major conferences as the subject matter expert and performs SEO demos. Essential Functions: Establish, monitor and maintain KPIs, metrics and quality controls for all initial and recurring tasks completed by SEO Managers Hire, terminate, and oversee employees within the department Adhere to Departmental budgeting requirements Address challenging situations with clients and deescalate client related fires Responsible for ongoing strategy for growth and retention of all clients Lead monthly audits on all work being performed on the SEO team Run client demos partnering with the Sales team Perform SEO audits on potential client sites Manage communications across DealerOn departments Keep key stakeholders abreast of progress and KPIs Oversee, develop, and perform ongoing training for the SEO team Required Skills/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry-specific experience 8 years local SEO experience 4 years of experience managing SEO and Digital marketing teams Excellent attention to detail, especially with communication (written and verbal) and meeting deadlines Working HTML and CSS knowledge Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Suites (Word/Excel/Photoshop) Experience with SEO/Site auditing tools (Screaming Frog) Excellent content writing and content editing ability Proficient in Google Analytics and data analysis Preferred Skills/Experience: 15 years’ experience in field or career Advanced experience in Local SEO Ability to confidently communicate with automotive dealers Experience managing processes for a large team of SEO and digital marketing Consultants #LI-Remote This position is open to US residents only. The targeted salary range for this position is $106,400 - $161,400. The posted salary range for this position may be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; internal pay equity; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions. Perks and Benefits: Aside from the awesome people you will get to interact with on a daily basis, we offer a number of benefits, including: Medical, dental and vision insurance Company matched 401K plan Flexible PTO + Sick Leave 6 weeks paid Parental Leave 8 Paid National Holidays Company-paid basic Life Insurance Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance Voluntary long-term/short-term disability insurance Voluntary Pet Insurance Optional Healthcare/Dependent Care FSA Account DealerOn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We also participate in E-Verify (for more information, click here: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work ). A successful candidate must pass a background check as a condition of joining the team.