SEO Manager

City, Manchester
The People Pod

SEO Manager – eCommerce – Manchester

The Company
A rapidly growing eCommerce company based in Manchester, providing high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences across the UK. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous growth, they are looking for a skilled SEO Manager to join their dynamic team. As an SEO Manager, you’ll play a key role in developing and executing strategies that drive organic traffic and improve online visibility, ensuring their brands and platforms stay competitive in a fast-paced digital landscape.

Job Description:
As the SEO Manager, you’ll lead all aspects of SEO for the business, from technical SEO to content optimisation and link-building strategies. You’ll collaborate with other team members and teams to ensure the website is optimised for maximum performance and search engine ranking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies to increase organic traffic and improve rankings for main brands.
• Conduct keyword research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and trends.
• Oversee on-page SEO, including title tags, meta descriptions, heading tags, and content optimisation.
• Collaborate with content teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into content creation.
• Implement and monitor technical SEO initiatives, ensuring the website is search-engine friendly.
• Drive off-page SEO efforts, focusing on link-building and brand awareness.
• Monitor SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, and other industry-leading platforms, adjusting strategies as necessary.
• Keep up to date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, and industry developments to ensure the company’s strategy remains current.
• Provide regular reports and insights to the senior management team on the impact of SEO efforts and organic growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure SEO efforts align with overall business objectives.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an SEO Manager or similar role, ideally within the eCommerce sector.
• Strong understanding of SEO tools such as Google Analytics, GA4, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and more.
• In-depth knowledge of SEO best practices, including on-page, technical, and off-page SEO.
• Experience with eCommerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, or WooCommerce is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to track performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is desirable.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we received we are unable to respond to every single applicant.