I'm hiring an SEO Strategist for VML!

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What if … you could work in a dynamic interactive advertising environment for one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America”? At VML, you can. We’re looking for an SEO Strategist for our Strategy & Innovation team in Kansas City.

An SEO Strategist should have at least two years of online marketing experience associated with the search industry specific to increasing traffic to websites by improving organic search engine rankings. He/She should have knowledge about how the various internet search engines function, web analytic programs, and be comfortable with web design and working with code.

An SEO Strategist will often provide input into existing and planned marketing programs, and should have the ability to point out potential obstacles and offer solutions to complex or demanding subject matter.

The SEO Strategist will have contact with Account Management, Creative, Web Designers, Developers, and Research Analysts within the agency. The SEO Strategist should also be comfortable with presenting search strategies to high-profile clients.

Responsibilities include:

Strategic Guidance
• Work with VML account teams and clients to understand and document business, technical and reporting requirements, and to develop solutions to ensure success
• Help clients expand their knowledge and usage of search engine optimization and drive internal client user adoption
• Provide guidance to agency and client on the implementation and use white hat SEO strategies
• Attend meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and organizational development
• Assist with pitches that include SEO strategy for clients of all sizes
• Assist clients with the tracking and enhancement of online and offline marketing efforts
• Ability and desire to stay current on the constantly changing world of search marketing

Typical Deliverables
• Creation and delivery of monthly reports delivered via Excel spreadsheets
• Strategic recommendations for improving SEO of small and large websites
• Keyword research utilizing leading industry tools
• Test and analyze keywords, title and description copy, optimized page titles, meta data
• Conduct website audits and make recommendations for SEO-friendly site development — including but not limited to wireframes, site maps and site architecture
• Evaluation/Presentation of current SEO on existing sites
• Research and evaluate competitors’ search marketing efforts
• Documentation relating to existing processes and suggestions for improving processes
• Effective and persuasive presentations (verbal and written) for teams and clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two years of experience with search engine optimization
• Experience with industry tools such as Google Webmaster Tools, keyword research tools, tracking tools, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of end users and technical resources
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to analyze data and numbers
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML applications
• Understand website development; advanced Excel skills helpful
• Ability to work independently in a team environment and with multiple internal and external clients
• Solutions oriented and comfortable overcoming objections
• Understanding of PPC, web analytics tools helpful
• SEM experience in travel industry helpful
• Experience with local search campaigns and strategy is preferred
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm for and understanding of the online marketing industry and technologies

To get the ball rolling, please submit your resume at http://www.vml.com/careers.aspx. Include career objectives, relevant experience and salary requirements. No phone calls, please.
Part of the WPP Group, VML offers one of the best overall compensation packages in the business.