Local SEO Specialist

Company Overview:IMEG is a leading marketing firm specializing in driving business growth and in increasing revenue for our clients. We are currently seeking an experienced Local SEO Specialist to join our team of talented professionals.Benefits:Flexible work location: Knoxville or Sevierville, TN office and remote and hybrid available. Retirement ( Simple, and we match up to 3% ), Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability InsuranceKey Responsibilities:As a Local SEO Specialist, your primary responsibilities will include:Properly launches, executes, and maintains all Local SEO campaigns for our clientsCreates and optimizes Google My Business listingsGathers and analyzes competitor intelligenceUnderstands the client's short and long term company goals and develops, implements, and collaborates Local SEO strategy to meet those goalsEnsures all of the clients have an accurate, comprehensive, and complete online footprint Defines most important Local SEO KPIs Partners with content marketing to identify geographic keywords to attract local customers and ensure the development of high-quality, optimized local content for the websiteIdentifies critical client/account issues and escalates them to appropriate executives in a timely mannerKeeping up with the SEO (national and local) and AI industry through blogs, publishers, competitive research, etc. and regularly sharing thought leadershipCommunicates SEO strategies and goals to internal teamsRequired Skills and Qualifications:To be considered for this role, you must possess the following skills and qualifications:Proven experience in Local SEO roleKnowledge experience in local SEO or local SEO listings managementStrong knowledge of Local SEO best practices, Google My Business, GBP API and experience managing and optimizing local listingsFamiliarity with Local SEO principles for landing pages, reviews, ratings, and citations managementExperience with analytical tools such as Google Analytics and Google Search Console Experience with keyword research/data mining tools and competitive analysis (Semrush, Ahrefs, etc)Analytical mindset with numerical aptitudeExcellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environmentA strong portfolio showcasing your previous work and achievements in Local SEO.Why Join Our Team?At our marketing firm, we value innovation, creativity, and collaboration. As a Local SEO Specialist on our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real impact on our clients' businesses. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive work environment where your skills and expertise are valued.If you are passionate about Local SEO, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration. Let's create exceptional digital experiences together!