Current Vacancy – Search Engine Optimisation Consultant
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Job Title:
Search Engine Optimisation Consultant – Permanent or Contract
Inspiration Marketing based in Dun Laoghaire are looking for an SEO Consultant to join our Internet Marketing Team. Inspiration is one of the leading award-winning Online Marketing Agency in Ireland working with Blue Chip, Government and a range of SME clients.
Responsibilities:
- You will work closely with the Project Manager and Web Developer in optimising all Inspirations’ client web sites with input into the technical / back end re-architecting of these sites to improve search engine rankings.
- You will be expected to take ownership of all your own projects from initial keyword research through to implementation and ongoing client support. You must be a motivated self-starter, genuinely interested and even passionate about search engine optimization. You will have the capability of delivering on schedule while working to tight deadlines in a very commercially focused agency.
- In addition to managing the implementation of client SEO projects you may (subject to skills) provide back-up to our current web developer on web development (HTML) projects as workload demands.
- Specifically you will be specialist in
- On page optimization via Meta Tagging, alt tags, robots.txt. google sitemap, contant oprimisation, internal linking structures etc
- Off site optimization via implementation of programmes for | Directory & Article submissions | Blogs | Link exchanges | Social media marketing | PR & press release postings.
- Seo analysis and audit of client websites
- Keyword research and associated software tools
Technical skills required:
- Website Build – HTML, W3C, SEO optimisation toolsets
- Appreciation of web analytics software and techniques
- Experience in PPC campaigns and/or Google Adsense / Adwords / Analytics programs
- HTML essential. Dreamweaver, Fireworks desirable.
- Experience of implementing SEO programmes essential.
- Familiarity with common Content Management Systems e.g. WordPress, Contribute , Joomla
- Understanding of PHP, MySQL, and database applications is desirable.
Person skills required:
- Genuinely passionate about search engine optimization.
- Strong communication skills and good attention to detail. Someone who wants to see a project through to completion
- Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks and work on multiple projects
- Excellent time management
- Good client management skills
- Capable of working independently and as part of the project team
- Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
Desired skills:
- Strong knowledge of current search engine marketing techniques is a must
- Degree level qualification but suitable experience will be considered
- Demonstrable experience of working within a SEO role for at least 2 years
- Ability to effectively and confidently communicate to clients and colleagues at all levels including technical and marketing managers and directors
Location: Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Payment: Annual Salary Euro 30,000 – Euro 40,000 STE
Contact: Derek Leahy
Email: derek@inspiration.ie Tel: 01 230 3184 or 087 661 3711
We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies / consultancies.