SEO Account Manager (Hiring Immediately) in Trafford

About WPP Media

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

About EssenceMediacom

EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

• Taking ownership of the delivery of any campaigns or tasks assigned to you.
• Formulating organic strategies tailored to your clients that deliver results.
• Delivering outstanding work across all aspects of SEO, from keyword research to technical health checks to competitor analyses.
• Spearheading client communications and meetings/calls, whilst being the focal point for all things SEO.
• Liaising regularly with the editorial and digital PR teams to ensure briefs are clear and goals are aligned.
• Ensuring you keep up to date with developments in the SEO marketplace through reading trade press.
• Assisting in upskilling and managing more junior staff members.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

At least 2 years’ experience in a specialist SEO role, preferably in an agency environment.

Excellent working knowledge of SEO including elements of technical SEO, on-page optimisation and link building/analysis.

Great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with both clients and internal stakeholders as well as mentor and support staff.

Ability to brief other teams effectively, primarily content, Digital PR & CRO.

Diligence in meeting agreed timescales & providing approved deliverables.

A desire and willingness to get the job done to the highest levels.

Ability to manage own workload and prioritise tasks based on client demands.

Ability to pre-empt problems and be pro-active in producing solutions.

Commercial understanding and able to put together scopes of work and answer client briefs.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location.