SEO Director

Introduction

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We're hiring a SEO Director to work from our office in Dublin, Ireland.

Role Purpose

Dentsu is looking for an experienced SEO to join our award-winning team as an Account Director. We're looking to hire someone who is passionate about SEO, stays on the pulse of the industry, and is looking to push their clients to deliver best-in-class success. This person will be a leader within their team, supporting teammates to improve, progress, and learn. You will lead and shape a highly functioning team that will exceed client objectives and expectations. You will have the freedom to create, develop and execute strategies in the ways which you feel are right for your clients with support as needed. You will be responsible for performance and will have the flexibility to succeed and showcase your skills.

Key Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will deliver two core outputs: (1) Supporting the Head of SEO across a range of projects; (2) Leading a highly functioning team of multiskilled SEOs.
• Understand our clients' business objectives and translate that into best-in-class bespoke Owned Media strategies.
• Lead your own team to deliver innovative and ambitious solutions that deliver client objectives and KPIs.
• Ensure your team works collaboratively with specialist teams across Owned and Earned (Content, Outreach, Creative, PR, GEO) to produce exceptional strategies that deliver measurable rewards for clients.
• Deliver financial targets, growing revenue and tracking progress.

Strategic Focus

• Collaborate with Head of SEO to translate business strategy into ambitious executional SEO plans and targets for your own team and clients.
• Support Head of SEO to work with specialist teams to deliver innovative, strategic, and commercial products and services that drive client performance.
• Actively drive innovation by feeding requirements and ideas into the testing framework for SEO.
• Proactively suggest new propositions and product executional solutions that keep our SEO ahead of peers.

Skills/Qualifications

• An excellent understanding of industry standard SEO tools and the ability to leverage them for your client's needs.
• Direct line management experience of a team of SEO Executives and Managers, managing monthly 1:1s and Quarterly Performance Reviews (QPRs), mentoring new team members.
• Experience managing other SEOs.
• Sound knowledge of HTML, CSS & JavaScript (knowledge of MySQL PHP/ASP & APIs is beneficial).
• A high degree of numeracy and literacy.
• A high level of ability creating and delivering decks to clients.
• Ability to build relationships at all levels of seniority.
• Demonstrable leadership experience in SEO.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients based on trust and delivery of performance.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to write persuasive business documents including new business proposals and campaign summaries.
• Ability to manage a range of projects at once and consistently deliver high-quality work while supporting your team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Strength identifying growth opportunities for the business.
• Ability to pre-empt problems and be proactive in solving them.
• Commercial understanding and ability to put together scopes of work and answer client briefs.

What We Offer

• This is a permanent role.
• The team is based in Dublin, Ireland and works on a hybrid basis.
• As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Interview Process

The interview process is in 3 parts:

1. Informal short call to talk over your CV with HR.
2. An SEO task to be completed on an agreed date.
3. A live call to present your work back.

Inclusion and Diversity

At dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Location

Dublin

Brand

Iprospect

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Advertising Services

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