Organic Search Specialist (SEO & AI)

We are looking for a forward-thinking Organic Search Specialist (SEO & AI) to join our growing team. SOZO is a B Corp digital growth agency for ecommerce and purpose-led brands, delivering sustainable growth through creativity and innovation. You will be responsible for delivering our Organic Search Marketing service to a range of clients of varying sectors and sizes. You will manage your own set of clients, collaborate with colleagues and have autonomy to advise and direct the digital marketing strategy for your pool of clients.

Applicants must have at least 3-5 years commercial experience of managing SEO for a range of clients in a multitude of sectors. You must also have experience in providing SEO for ecommerce clients. You must be able to demonstrate how you have helped your clients to significantly improve their organic rankings and show ROI for SEO campaigns. You must also be proactive in making recommendations to clients on how they can improve their websites and increase conversion rates.

This role will be Cheltenham based (in Tivoli) with an option to work remotely for part of the week if desirable, however we will also consider UK applicants who are looking for 100% remote-working if not local to Gloucestershire. We have Client Account Managers who can handle client presentations and communications so you can focus on delivery of SEO.

Your main responsibilities:

• Devise and manage client SEO strategies (i.e. 360 Search / Total Search).
• Increase and measure brand presence + sentiment in LLMs.
• Guide the SEO performance of your clients and work collaboratively with them to improve their rankings and ROI from search.
• Be proactive with your insights and suggestions.
• Monitor sites on a daily, weekly & monthly basis to ensure that SEO and AIO efforts are achieving the ROI targets for your clients.
• Take an active part in and contribute to our SEO team and evolving our SEM service.
• Deliver and develop our new AIO service to give our clients visibility in chatbots.
• Share initiatives, best practices and results.
• Keep up to date with the latest SEO trends and best practices.
• Educate other areas of the business who indirectly impact SEO.
• Conduct keyword research.
• Manage client relationships including regular communication, meetings, calls, and presentations.

Key Attributes Required:

• Proactive in planning to achieve targets and objectives, which deliver profitable outcomes.
• Proactively improves the quality of service we deliver to all of our customers.
• Respects the views of others and positively contributes to a learning environment that encourages excellence.
• Continually asks what more could be done, willingly takes the initiative and consistently does more than is required.
• Be proactive with suggestions and pre-emptive with solutions.
• Happy to collaborate and share knowledge with other team members.
• Receptive to feedback and asking for help when unsure.

Our culture and values:

• Innovative, cutting edge, forward-thinking.
• High standards and great pride in our work and reputation.
• Collaborative and happy to share knowledge and help each other.
• Open to constructive criticism.
• Positive and supportive working environment.
• Environmentally friendly.
• Importance of work life balance.
• Approachable Management Team.

We like to reward our staff generously and fairly. Up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience and level. Plus pension scheme and generous holiday.

What’s it like to work for us:

• We believe in giving our staff the freedom and space to flourish.
• We trust our people to work in a way that suits them, allowing a very flexible approach.
• You can work from home or our studio in Cheltenham, and you can even work the hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunities to train and develop, go to conferences and share your knowledge with others.
• A highly competitive basic salary (with potential for an annual pay rise subject to meeting performance targets).
• Annual staff bonus after a qualifying period.
• Option to work from home/remotely for 2-3 days per week.
• Relaxed creative offices within a sought-after area of Cheltenham (Tivoli).
• A relaxed atmosphere with a collaborative culture.
• Personal development and training is encouraged.
• Yearly personal development plan.
• Christmas and summer staff parties, as well as ad hoc lunches and team socials.

If you consider yourself to be a strong candidate for this role, and are looking for the next progression in your career to develop your knowledge and skills, then we’d love to hear from you.