SEO Strategist

Description

OuterBox od currently hiring for a SEO Strategist to support our Enterprise team working with E-commerce and Leag Gen/ B2B clients. The SEO Strategist is responsible for the creation and execution of integrated search engine optimization strategies that improve relevant traffic, search engine rankings, and ultimately drive qualified leads (and/or sales) for their Clients. This individual is part of the Integrated Strategy Team and works closely with the Paid Search team and the SEO Team Lead on integrated strategies toward unified goals. This is a client-facing role that partners cross-departmentally beyond their immediate team.

This role is fully remote, based in the United States.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Plan, develop, and execute advanced search engine optimization strategies tailored to client needs, ensuring top-tier results within the allocated budget and timeframe.
• Measure and report on SEO performance, including traffic, rankings, quality of conversions and other trends to our clients through email, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with your immediate team and cross-departmentally on digital marketing strategies that are aligned with your client’s business goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of client’s business priorities and how they translate into SEO strategies to deliver qualified leads and/or sales for your Essentials clients.
• Conduct in-depth competitor analysis to identify industry trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement in key business areas.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor budgets to ensure efficient allocation of resources, including effectively managing surplus and overage balances.
• Meet expectations of timelines, communication, results and meaningful deliverables to contribute to company and team retention goals.
• Exemplify strong communication skills, instilling confidence in clients through trust-building interactions and via email towards company and team communication goals to strengthen and maintain client relationships.
• Grow your business acumen by exploring client industries, staying on top of trends, and using insights to drive more innovative strategies.
• Accountable to outlined client, team, & company targets for your individual performance and portfolio of accounts and will report on these metrics weekly/monthly as they relate to company goals.
• Strategically plan and collaborate with your Lead and with other teammates across the organization to manage scopes, workloads, budgets, and client priorities.
• Stay passionate about staying "in-the-know" on the latest digital marketing trends, including Google algorithm shifts and industry updates. 
• Continuously enhance your knowledge independently and also through ongoing BSchool training to build credibility & business acumen with both teammates and clients and share your insights.
• Utilize appropriate SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, Brightedge, Accuranker, or related tools to enhance, develop and evaluate optimization strategies & effectiveness 
• Ability to work flexibly in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Excellent creativity and adaptability. Must be self-motivated and independent, well organized, able to do hands-on work with minimum supervision, and work well with all staff levels.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Work Environment

Fast-paced, dynamic office environment and may be required to work outside of regular office hours to resolve issues or complete projects of the department.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of SEO experience. Agency experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of leveraging and optimizing search intent throughout the consumer/buyer journey.
• Strong experience leading or owning client relationships independently.
• Experience working on enterprise-level lead gen & ecommerce brands ($10K budgets/ MRR)
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate to Clients & Teammates in an approachable, credible manner both verbally and in writing as this is a client-facing role.
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects, with a sense of urgency to get things done
• Exhibit basic understanding of conversion optimization.
• Demonstrate expertise & understanding in using spreadsheet functions and formulas to analyze, identify trends, and summarize data.
• Experience with Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Search Console, Botify, DeepCrawl, Screaming Frog, SEOClarity, Brightedge and other website analytics and marketing applications
• Basic HTML, CSS, and content management system (CMS) experience like WordPress, Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, Modx
• SEO experience with large, consumer-facing national websites with 1,000+ pages.
• Experienced in collaborating with Development teams to troubleshoot, test, and resolve technical SEO issues, improving site health and search positions.
• Consultative, analytical background through agency or freelance contracts.

Travel

Limited travel may be required to our headquarters or to client offices. Less than 10%

Benefits

Empowering your journey through every stage of growth—so you can do your best work and live your best life.

Boxer Benefits

Exceptional teams deserve exceptional support. Our employee benefits package includes generous paid time off, healthcare coverage, retirement savings options, professional development opportunities, and additional perks designed to help you stay healthy, productive, and fulfilled both at work and at home.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k) & Retirement Savings
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling
• Remote-First Culture
• Professional Development
• Employee Referral Program
• And more!

Salary Description: $72,000 - $80,000

Our Company Values

Great results don’t happen by chance. They come from talented people working together with shared expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to doing what’s right.

At OuterBox, our values guide how we approach our work, support our teammates, and serve our clients. They influence the decisions we make every day and help create a culture where people can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow throughout their careers.

Growth At OuterBox

We believe growth is oxygen—for our clients, our company, and our people. That’s why we’re committed to helping every teammate reach their next stage of growth.

Every person joins OuterBox with different experiences, ambitions, and career goals. We believe great leaders meet people where they are, providing the support, resources, and opportunities needed to grow professionally, develop new skills, and build a rewarding career.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise, take on new challenges, or grow into leadership, you’ll find a team invested in helping you get there.

Physical Demands

• Primarily involves sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods of time.
• Light physical activity is also required, such as carrying equipment or setting up for presentations.
• Requires a high level of mental focus and the ability to work under pressure.
• Good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to use a computer for extended periods are required.

Utilizes required organization-provided tools, such as project management systems, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, reporting and analytics programs, and other business software, as directed by management in the regular course of business. Use of such tools ensures accuracy, accountability, and continuity across projects, supports collaboration among team members, and allows the organization to maintain visibility into work product and progress.

Work Authorization/Requirements

Must be located in the USA.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

Our company is an equal-opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

OuterBox may use AI-assisted tools to support the hiring process. Human review is involved in all employment decisions.