iCrossing · 4 days ago
SEO Director
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $155K/yr
8+ years expiCrossing is a professional services company that combines marketing and technology to help brands solve complex challenges. As the SEO Director, you will lead the SEO strategy to drive organic growth and ensure client success in digital marketing campaigns, requiring strong leadership and deep SEO expertise.
AdvertisingConsultingDigital MarketingSemantic SearchSEO
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end the direction and day-to-day execution of client engagements, including direct management of the engagement team members on the account
Ensure resources are allocated and staffed to facilitate delivery, including collaboration with Discipline Leads to ensure alignment to delivery plans and commercial targets
Build an operational model that drives business outcomes and improve engagement leadership practices across the team through methodology and clear, repeatable processes. Monitor, enhance and evolve operational model over time to meet and exceed client expectations in the context of business goals/outcomes, client org structure, business transformation trajectory
Provide client solutions to develop custom approaches and solutions to client’s business challenges. Drive development of appropriate staffing plans to deliver against new initiatives and client annual renewals
Build strong and lasting relationships with multiple client contacts. Develop relationships with key client partners to help evangelize iCrossing's expertise as a strategic and pragmatic delivery partner, with guidance and partnership from executive sponsors
Develop a detailed knowledge of iX’s services, capabilities, and differentiators
Cultivate client relationships through content, communication, reliability and relatability
Mentor and nurture talent on the team
Collaborate, develop and strategize account plans with executive sponsors and other team members
Strategically guide the client partnership, including greater incorporation of insights into plans and vision for the client, and targeting broader business goals
Track progress toward goals and commitments at an executive level, and reporting on them to decision-makers both purely to inform them and to drive progress toward greater advancement
Partner with competency leaders on problem mitigation and risk management communications
Develop and implement comprehensive SEO focused strategies that align with clients' business goals
Conduct in-depth findability research, competitive analysis, and market trends to inform strategy
Serve as the primary point of contact for key client accounts, ensuring satisfaction and success of engagements focused on SEO
Present SEO strategies, reports, and results that connect with broader business objectives in a clear and compelling manner
Own the execution of comprehensive SEO programs, including AI search strategy, technical SEO, content optimization, off-site popularity, and adjacent services (ie. Content Creation, CMS enhancements, landing pages, and digital analytics)
Champion advanced SEO tools and analytics platforms including iCrossing proprietary toolset to monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance
Lead opportunities for optimization and growth, and implement changes to improve and expand SEO focused engagements
Deliver Optimization results as demonstrated through comprehensive reporting including performance metrics, insights, and actionable recommendations
Use data-driven analysis to measure the success of SEO focused initiatives and inform future strategies
Create demand for iCrossing services through developing industry POVs and thought leadership papers
Create compelling case studies that demonstrate success and innovation across SEO and connected services
Lead new business efforts by shaping proposals, participating in pitch meetings, and representing SEO capabilities in integrated solutions
Develop new integrated go-to-market sales plays that incorporate SEO and other iCrossing offerings into broader business strategies for clients
Qualification
Required
8+ years of SEO experience in a digital agency, consultancy, or enterprise environment, with a proven track record of driving measurable business outcomes
3+ years of experience managing SEO teams or direct reports, with a demonstrated ability to grow and mentor talent
Deep expertise across technical SEO, on-page and off-page optimization, AI-driven search, and cross-channel integration
Proven success leading complex, enterprise-scale SEO programs with defined ROI
Strong familiarity with tools and platforms including GA4, Adobe Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush, Screaming Frog, Looker Studio, and emerging AI-powered SEO technologies
Comfortable working in modern CMS environments and proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
Skilled in developing and delivering data-informed strategies, performance reports, and consultative recommendations to senior and C-level stakeholders
Experienced in new business development, including opportunity scoping, proposal writing, and client presentations
Highly organized, with exceptional project management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Clear, confident communicator and storyteller, capable of translating complexity into clear action and business impact
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, computer science, or a related field preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
Parental Leave
Employee assistance program and other company benefits
Company
iCrossing
iCrossing is a digital marketing company providing planning and development services for brands and agencies.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
iCrossing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (3)
2023 (8)
2022 (7)
2021 (9)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$136MKey Investors
Goldman Sachs
2010-06-02Acquired
2008-03-02Series F· $15M
2007-07-26Series E· $62M
Leadership Team
Amanda Ramos, SHRM-CP
Associate Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Christopher Vasquez
Executive Assistant to Global President & COO
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