What are the responsibilities and job description for the Search Engine Optimization Specialist position at Youtech?
Youtech has been featured in Inc. 5000 six times in a row as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. When you join Youtech, you are given the opportunity to meet your potential. We believe happy employees lead to better interactions with clients, which helps everyone grow—including Youtech. Working at Youtech means being better 6 months from now than you are today. It means having a long-term mindset.
About Us: Youtech is an integrated Digital Marketing Agency of 100 employees established in 2012. We are Headquartered in Lisle, IL, and have expanded to two additional locations in Arizona and Texas. At Youtech, we do everything that encompasses marketing for a company from traditional to digital. We specialize in effectively refreshing and re-energizing businesses from every angle. We are a forward-looking company that is dedicated to helping companies grow and exceed their goals by combining advertising, design, development, and marketing.
About the Job:
Youtech is looking for a talented SEO Specialist to join our team. This position is full-time in-house and in office Monday-Friday. The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist will be responsible for identifying and implementing search engine optimization efforts so that keyword searches and organic search engine traffic will attract more visits to clients’ websites.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute SEO tactics and campaign configurations
- Experience with Google and Bing’s services, including, but not limited to:
- 1. Google Analytics
- 2. Google Search Console
- 3. Google Tag Manager
- 4. Google Optimize
- 5. Google My Business & Bing Places
- The ability to deploy an effective local and long-tail search strategy.
- Provide regular reporting on client search performance to the project management team and to senior management.
- Develop an innovative link building plan for incoming & recurring clients
- Define requirements, tasks, and resources associated with SEO strategy
- Manage and execute the implementation of SEO strategy
- Keep pace with SEO, search engines, and internet marketing industry trends
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Updated knowledge of industry trends
What we offer:
When you become a member of the Youtech team, you become more than just an employee. You become an investment—one that we want to see grow.
That’s why we incentivize employees to take steps to further educate or push themselves.
The Potential Package is a collection of all the benefits you receive as a Youtech employee.
- A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K), PTO and paid holidays
- 1 full PTO day of training per year — to use for continued education
- 1 full PTO day for volunteering per year — to help others meet their potential
- Access to hundreds of free courses and trainings
- Ability to advance within the company
- Casual dress code
- On-site gym membership
- Employee activities including company outings and holiday parties
- Monthly Awards voted on by your peers
- Youniversity - 2x/month trainings for the whole company, hosted by Youtech employees
- The Big Picture - Quarterly video series each showcasing one exceptional employee who inspires others, recorded by Youtech and promoted via email and social media
