Manager, SEO

About Ovative Group:Ovative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.At Ovative, we don't just track data, we redefine success. How do we do it? Our proprietary MarTech platform, EMRge helps businesses transform marketing into a driver of sustainable growth. Powered by Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), our differentiated approach to holistic media buying, planning, and measurement, EMRge is the first MarTech platform to measure businesses holistically. We're all about raising the bar every day, and it shows. Our work has been recognized by organizations like Digiday, Google, Inc. 5000, USA Today, and Search Engine Land.About the Role:Digital Marketing is a critical part of every consumer journey, but many companies only measure its impact on their digital outcomes. Our approach to optimization of search at Ovative Group can’t be found anywhere else. We measure and optimize search at the enterprise level to a KPI we call enterprise marketing return (EMR), an ROI-focused approach that measures the holistic impact of our channels.EMR includes revenue from ecommerce/in-store channels, value of new customer acquisition, incrementality, and margins. Our clients are household names that span multiple industries, including retail, social networking platforms, healthcare, education, CPG, and hospitality.The Ovative Group Manager, SEO position is an opportunity for a passionate, experienced candidate to take the next step in a leadership role at a fast-growing company that has the highest standards for talent, fun, and client success. The ideal candidate demonstrates great critical thinking and prioritization, phenomenal client management, inspiring team leadership, and a high degree of passion and subject matter expertise in SEO. Their role will be pivotal in helping Ovative continue our journey toward measuring and optimizing search to the its enterprise impact and redefine the measure of marketing success.Responsibilities of a SEO Manager:Performance-driven SEO program management & execution:Consistently develop high-impact SEO program strategies and roadmap management to grow our client’s organic search performancePossess deep, results-oriented SEO subject matter expertise with a proven track record of driving organic performance in enterprise settingsLead day-to-day management of client SEO programs across an enterprise client portfolio including:Technical auditing and optimizations on large sites (>100k pages)Helping clients navigate the evolving landscape of SEO as AI integration and user adoption scalesOn-page optimization activities, such as keyword research, metadata development, internal linking, and moreContent strategy development and execution, such as content auditing, gap analysis, strategy execution, and moreLocal program optimization of site, partners, and tools such as Yext and Google Business ProfilesAutomating reporting views within analytics platforms to scalably identify key drivers of performance through impactful weekly & monthly insightsOff-page optimization activities, such as link building, link reclamation, and outreachCollaborating with paid search teams to create and refine holistic search strategies that maximize efficiency and drive growthAbility to work closely with client-side implementation teams (development, product/UX, content, etc) to define requirements and brainstorm solutions to a variety of SEO recommendationsBe effective in driving change – navigate ambiguity and large organizations with ease to maximize the impact of our workRegular analysis and effective communication of program performance at granular levels to audiences ranging from day-to-day stakeholders up to C-suiteClient relationship management:Lead day-to-day management of client organic search programs including:Clearly defining program objectives, tactics, and KPIsDeveloping and delivering client communicationOwning project management, communicating status / progress against open initiativesEffectively manage client relationship and establish trust and credibilityEffectively influence client stakeholders to evolve strategies and measurement approach to drive enterprise impactDeliver Ovative’s unique client experience by making their Ovative interactions the best part of their dayOwn, manage, and grow the overall relationship of some of Ovative Group’s largest clientsTeam leadership and employee development:Lead, manage, and grow an exceptional team of high-performing direct reportsProvide meaningful, impactful feedback proactively to direct and indirect reportsReview deliverables, align on strategies, be a thought partner, and remove roadblocksConduct regular development check-ins to ensure goals are on-track, including quarterly 360-degree feedback sessionsManage, train, and support recruitment efforts of new Ovative team membersFoster a culture of open communication and 360-degree feedbackInspire your team and direct reports to reach their quarterly, annual, and long-term goalsRequirements of a SEO Manager:5+ years of experience directly responsible for enterprise-level SEO programsProven track record of success driving strong positive results through SEO programsProven excellence in the following:Performance-based, direct-response SEO strategiesAll analytics tools (Adobe analytics, Google Analytics 4 / Google Search Console, server log analysis, etc)Visibility monitoring tools (STAT, Conductor/Brightedge, etc), Auditing tools (DeepCrawl, Screaming Frog, Botify, etc), Keyword research tools (Adwords, Ahrefs, SEMRush, etc, and other analysis toolsDeep understanding of critical crawling/indexing/rendering factorsDeep curiosity and fluency in artificial intelligence and its impending impact to SearchUnderstanding of schema.org structured markup, page speed optimizations, and other scalable technical tacticsLocal search optimization platforms (Yext, Rio, etc)Writing/reading code (HTML, JS, etc) a strong plusPrevious experience in enterprise SEO programs, performance marketing, retail, eCommerce, etc. preferredMinimum 1 year of experience managing direct reportsUnderstanding of paid search platforms, strategies, and tactics a plusPay Transparency:At Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits. The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus. Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience and anticipated impact. Additional benefits information is provided below. For our Manager positions, our compensation ranges from $79,000 to $132,000, which is inclusive of a 20% bonus.Benefits of Working at Ovative Group:We provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.  Culture: Culture matters and we’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We’re open in communication and floor plan. We’re flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential.  Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families. Compensation and Insurance: We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix.  We’re rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit.  Tangible amenities we enjoy: Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI  Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teamsGenerous paid vacation policy  401k match program  Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan  Sabbatical program  Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program  Shenanigan’s Day  Working at Ovative won’t be easy, but if you like getting your hands dirty, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it’ll be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you!  SummaryLocation: Minneapolis; Chicago; New YorkType: Full time