Senior SEO Manager

**Company Overview**

Born out of Silicon Valley, Zicasso is a fast-growing travel tech company revolutionizing the luxury travel industry. We specialize in connecting discerning travelers with our global network of Zicasso travel specialists to deliver bespoke, one-of-a-kind, global travel experiences. Our esteemed clientele includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Olympic cyclists, C-level executives, Academy Award recipients, and anyone seeking unforgettable, life-enriching travel adventures. We command a strong lead within the industry, and we have the glowing reviews to prove it

Our entire team is fully remote and spans across five continents. And we're growing

Zicasso values a dynamic and progressive work environment that encourages innovative ideas and recognizes individuals who exhibit **creativity, initiative, and hard work**. We welcome applicants who are motivated by the opportunity to continuously learn and grow with us, and who are eager to think outside of the box. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic work setting and are excited to contribute to the success of our team.

**The Role**

We are looking for an **experienced, hands-on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) professional** to join our Marketing team As a Senior SEO Manager you will be responsible for leading, planning, and executing our SEO strategy. You will be implementing our SEO initiatives, providing recommendations for targeted content initiatives, including website content, blog posts, videos, and social media campaigns. As our online presence in the USA is extremely important for the success of business, your position will play a huge role in driving our business' growth and success with US audiences.

There is flexibility in your work hours but we expect that you will generally **maximize your overlap with US Central Time**, eg. until 5pm CT (GMT -6).

**The work will all be conducted in English.**

**Key Responsibilities**:
**SEO strategy and execution**: Develop and implement Zicasso’s SEO strategy, and own/execute on all initiatives, such as website content optimization, deep keyword research so as to inform content across channels, and more.

**Data analysis and optimization**: Monitor website performance and user behavior, and identify and implement opportunities to continuously improve organic search results and ROI based on consumer knowledge and insights.

**Competitor analysis and strategy**: Perform competitor analysis on a regular basis to identify communication best strategies and SEO opportunities.

**Reporting and communication**:Prepare and present regular reports on SEO performance, and identify and implement solutions to SEO challenges and issues.

**Process improvement and collaboration**:Collaborate with marketing, content, development, partnerships, and traveler care teams to improve SEO processes and productivity. Stay up-to-date on the latest SEO and digital marketing changes and best practices.

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- 8+ years of experience as SEO Manager, SEO Specialist, or similar role
- 6+ years of experience in planning and implementing a successful SEO strategy
- Proven success in SEO
- 8+ years of experience web analytics, marketing, and business development
- Expertise in A/B and other testing methods
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Strong working knowledge of Google Analytics, GSC; experience with SEMRush/Ahrefs, 3rd party crawlers and similar tools, plus SEO AI tools such as Surfer SEO.
- In-depth knowledge of research principles and methods, and significant experience in analyzing data
- Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s success
- Proven project management skills for multiple ongoing projects and tasks
- Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
- Strong Team player
- Good time-management skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Bachelor’s in Marketing or similar field required. Alternatively, relevant coursework or certifications in SEO, digital marketing, or web technologies will be considered
- Master’s in Marketing, MBA or similar relevant field is considered a plus

**What We Offer**:

- Remote work and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance.
- Innovative, fast-paced and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions.
- Learning and development annual stipend.
- An unforgettable annual company retreat at one of the many international destinations we serve.