Company Description
Saatchi & Saatchi is an advertising agency with the belief that creativity, data, media and technology should all work together, and we use that to influence human behavior and drive success for clients. S&S is one of the world’s largest agency networks with 114 offices and more than 6000 employees globally. Here in our Toronto office we work with some of the countries most valued brands including Toyota, Lexus, Quesada and Mondelez just to name a few. We’re an award winning agency in both creativity and effectiveness, so it’s really important for us here to convert that innovation and the great ideas into real tangible business results for the organization.

Job Description
Saatchi & Saatchi Toronto is looking for a SEO Manager to join our team!
Key Responsibilities:

• Create, execute & manage organic search strategies for client.
• Translate client’s marketing goals into a successful organic strategy.
• Review all relevant material or attend meetings to gain a full understanding of our client’s marketing/site goals and objectives.
• Develop keyword targeting strategy.
• Audit client websites to ensure SEO best practice compliance.
• Dev consulting to troubleshoot technical SEO issues.
• Develop ongoing link building strategies and implement said strategies.
• On-page optimizations on a page-by-page basis; perform regular SEO audits.
• Report on web KPIs with a focus on keyword/page ranking and new natural search traffic opportunities.
• Research and monitor competitor SEO activities.
• Knowledge of tools including BrightEdge or Stat, Google Keyword Planner, Majestic, Google Search Console, Google Analytics & Screaming Frog.
• Programming Languages: JavaScript, HTML, CSS.
• Knowledge of Google’s algorithm updates and penalties On-page SEO and technical (site crawlability).
• Regex Matching (Regular Expressions).
• Google Site Operators.
• Linkbuilding Keyword research and strategy.

Qualifications

• 3 + years Search Engine Optimization (SEO) experience, preferably in agency setting.
• Strong technical background & proven track record in paid search engine optimization.
• Strong background within HTML & CSS, Google Analytics, Google Search Console and more.
• Strong presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex data in simple terms.
• Strong leadership, organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Keen eye for details & excellent organizational skills.
• Experience working with web development teams.
• Web development background is considered an asset.

Additional Information*
We will review all applications, however due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted. Thanks to all for applying, we look forward to connecting!*
Saatchi & Saatchi Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.

Location: 175 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: Multiple Locations