Associate SEO Director Job at iCrossing in Scottsdale

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JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re a professional services company at the intersection of marketing and technology — partnering with ambitious brands to solve complex challenges, accelerate growth, and drive performance. Our integrated teams combine strategic insight, creative execution, data fluency, and technical expertise.

About Us

We are part of the Hearst Corporation, the world’s leading media, entertainment, and content company, which gives us access to the most valuable data and insights, talent and audiences. Our biggest asset is our combination of different backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines that come together to form the iCrossing community. What we do starts with our people.

Your Impact

As an Associate Director of SEO, you will lead and develop our SEO strategy to drive organic growth and ensure the success of our clients' digital marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities include collaborating with other practices, managing high‑profile client accounts, developing junior SEO team members, strategic planning, execution, continuous optimization of SEO practices, and integrating SEO offerings into new business pursuits.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning and Client Management

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO focused strategies that align with clients' business goals.
• Conduct in-depth findability research, competitive analysis, and market trends to inform strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for key client accounts, ensuring satisfaction and success of engagements focused on SEO.
• Present SEO strategies, reports, and results that connect with broader business objectives in a clear and compelling manner.

Execution, Optimization, Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee the execution of comprehensive SEO programs, including technical SEO, content optimization, link building, and adjacent services.
• Utilize advanced SEO tools and analytics platforms, including iCrossing proprietary toolset.
• Identify opportunities for optimization and growth, and implement changes to improve and expand SEO focused engagements.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive SEO, SERP, and Discoverability reports, including performance metrics, insights, and actionable recommendations.
• Use data‑driven analysis to measure the success of SEO focused initiatives and inform future strategies.

Leadership, Team Management & Collaboration

• Mentor and develop junior SEO professionals.
• Bring SEO leadership to cross functional teams to deliver cohesive and effective digital marketing strategies.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest market trends and industry best practices.

New Business & Marketing Support

• Create demand for iCrossing services through industry POVs and thought leadership papers.
• Craft compelling client case studies to support marketing influenced leads.
• Lead new business proposal content and oral presentations focused on SEO and related services.
• Develop integrated go‑to‑market sales plays that incorporate SEO into broader business strategies for clients.

Who You Are

Skills / Experience

• 7+ years of experience with SEO for agencies or brands.
• Experience developing junior SEO practitioners with demonstrated leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, computer science, information technology, or related field strongly preferred.
• Extensive understanding of SEO principles, best practices, and industry trends.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to draw conclusions from data and take action accordingly.
• Results driven with strong business acumen.
• Strong Web analytics experience across key platforms like Google Analytics & Adobe Analytics.
• Fundamental understanding of technical SEO; experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and web design technologies.
• Experience in new business process, including prospect discovery, sales pitches, and roadmap development.
• Possess strong storytelling and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to pivot quickly and work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Highly organized with excellent analytical, time management, problem‑solving and project management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong mathematical, analytical and writing skills.
• Able to work well in a team environment and have a positive attitude.

Compensation

For New York City, the estimated salary range for this position is between $115,000 and $135,000. For Chicago, the estimated salary range for this position is between $104,000 and $122,000. The range for this position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Parental Leave
• Employee assistance program and other company benefits

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