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SEO Director

DAC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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DAC Move Your Career Forward with DAC as a SEO Director We are DAC—a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO, paid media, creative production, analytics, and local optimization, we combine the brightest minds with innovative technology to deliver seamless, forward-thinking strategies. Powered by AI, data, and creative ingenuity, we deliver integrated campaigns that engage customers at every touchpoint—from global audiences to individual store locations.

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications. Position Summary The SEO Director works with the online account team to provide research, implementation, campaign management, and reports on client campaigns. They plan and consult on and implement SEO best practice for a high-end corporate client base. Furthermore, they stay up to date on the latest search engine updates and apply knowledge and experience of marketing strategy and search engine marketing concepts. The SEO Director will also lead the SEO team.

Key Objectives Of The Role

Oversee internet marketing activities, focused on developing and executing search engine optimization strategies and performance analysis

Manage campaign strategies for clients while working with management and team members

What You’ll Do

Planning and Management of Client Campaigns

Provide strategic leadership to the SEO team in developing and implementing plan objectives

Develop SEO goals based on the client’s goals and objectives

Perform research to gain a better understanding of target audience, brand, category, and competitive landscape

Keyword research to generate relevant keyword lists for new and existing programs

Carry out full SEO audits as required with recommendations for programs including:

URL structure

Navigation Structure

Canonicalization Issues

Contextual links

HTML & XML sitemaps

Robots.text

Title, Header, Image, Keyword, and Description Tags

Social SEO recommendations

Enhance on-page optimization of pages based on keyword research and program goals, as well as off-page tactics including article syndication with respect to domain authority enhancement

Campaign errors and issues are troubleshot and resolved in a timely manner or escalated as necessary

Report on program status to Account Manager or client team

Support Account team on client calls with technical campaign information

Optimization

Ensure that all websites and internet properties under your influence have been technically optimized to attract and engage those visitors that closely match the agreed profile of the target audience

Suggest content improvements with a view to improving organic traction

Keyword expansion, including target and/or negative keywords where applicable

Analysis

Monitor key metrics using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics) to assess opportunities and issues

Industry Knowledge

Keep updated on search marketing industry by researching, networking, reading blogs, forums, and new sources

Share knowledge of SEO practices into the business to assist in the development and recommendation of new SEO strategies

Demonstrate knowledge of SEO tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Webmaster tools, Bright Edge, SEOMOZ tools, Advanced Web Ranking, etc.)

Preferred Requirements

Minimum of 4-6 years of online marketing experience in a lead SEO role, preferably in an agency environment

In-depth understanding of the search engine ranking process

Basic knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, and web standards. ASP.NET knowledge is a plus

Highly organized and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks

Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Deep experience in keyword research

Ability to work in a team and cross-team environment

Proven track record of improving search rankings through application of SEO best practices

Experience of writing and evaluating copy for SEO purposes

Demonstrated knowledge of SEO tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Webmaster tools, Bright Edge, SEOMOZ tools, Advanced Web Ranking, etc.)

Ability to manage multiple SEO projects at one time

Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and time management skills

Knowledge of online marking metrics

Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience using analytics to identify issues and opportunities

What You’ll Get

Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry

Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation

Competitive Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave

Retirement saving plans

Opportunities for continued learning and professional development

A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment

How We Work This role requires two in-office days per week, with three days in-office during the three-month orientation period. Remote work is not available for this position.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, state, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to tacquisition@dacgroup.com.

At DAC we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and employee assistance support. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs.

Salary at DAC is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000 USD. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DAC’s total compensation package for employees.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing Industries

Advertising Services

Note: This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities or qualifications.

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