The Cary Company

E-Commerce Copywriter (Content & SEO) Job at The Cary Company in Addison

The Cary Company, Addison, IL, US, 60114

The Cary Company is seeking an ambitious, innovative E-Commerce Copywriter to craft persuasive, search-optimized content that drives discovery and conversion across our digital channels. You will write for product pages, category pages, email campaigns, landing pages, blogs, and social media while partnering with Marketing and Creative to elevate our brand voice and improve site performance. Also known as e-commerce content writer, digital copywriter, SEO copywriter, or product copywriter.

Compensation Range: $40,000-$50,000 Annually + Benefits & Incentives

(Compensation varies based on experience and education)

This is an on-site role reporting to our Addison, IL facility.

What You’ll Do:

Write conversion-driven copy for product pages, category pages, emails, and promotional assets
Create and refresh blogs, guides, FAQs, and resource content to support SEO and customer education
Optimize for search (SEO) through keyword research, metadata, headings, internal linking, and accessibility best practices
Audit and improve existing copy for clarity, accuracy, and brand consistency
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative on digital campaigns including email, social, and site promotions
Contribute to A/B testing and use analytics to improve click-through rates and conversion
Maintain and evolve brand voice and style guides

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related field or equivalent experience
Strong command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Working knowledge of SEO and basic analytics a plus
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive, team-oriented approach

Perks:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Supplemental Insurance
401K Provision
Profit Sharing
HRA
Cafeteria Plan
Seasonal company sponsored events
Work/Life Balance
Childcare Reimbursement Program
9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year employment)
Flex Fridays (following 1 year employment)

A little about the company:

Been around since 1895.
Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.
Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).
We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.
We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.
We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion)
We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)
Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page)
Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics:

Positive/optimistic
Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better
Curious/Inquisitive
Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers)
Supportive of Co-workers

The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at a steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.