Senior Seo Client Manager

Permanent employee, Full-time · 1WML

The Role

The Core Search team sits within our Performance Practice and is responsible for managing and optimising search engine performance for our clients. We manage the strategy, planning, implementation, optimisation, reporting and post campaign analysis for all search activity, paid and SEO. Within our search team, we have both Paid search & SEO specialists. We are responsible for the paid search accounts and SEO recommendations for some of Irelands leading brands, ensuring that our collective clients receive the best possible outcomes from
their investment in search advertising.

The purpose of this role is to manage the development and implementation of effective SEO strategies for our clients. Part of the remit is working collaboratively with all our Practices to create and assist in the creation of award-winning campaigns that deliver real results for our clients.

This role requires the management of paid search accounts of some of Irelands leading brands
as well as implementation, strategy and client servicing. Management of processes and
excellent attention to detail are essential to ensure best in class delivery for Core’s clients. This
role also requires strong collaboration and communication with the wider team; the relevant
client director(s) and associates

SEO Role & Responsibilities:
• Develop optimisation strategies that increase client’s website search engine
results rankings
• Identify SEO opportunities for clients and create business cases to pitch them
efficiently
• Execute tests, collect and analyse data and results, identify trends and insights
to maximise ROI
• Research and implement SEO recommendations
• Determine and report on measurable goals that demonstrate improvement
• Incorporate high quality content strategies to improve search results rankings

Day-to-Day Duties:
• Build strong relationships with clients and respond to requests in a timely
manner
• Prepare and present reports monthly
• Take a proactive approach to identify problems and implement solutions
• Collaborate with client web development and content teams where required
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in SEO and digital marketing
• Conduct basic SEO tasks like keyword research, content briefs, monthly report

Your profile

Requirements & Qualifications:
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role, either in-house or agency
• Strong track record for content SEO experience
• SEO technical auditing experience
• Proven track record in improving website rankings
• Experience using tools such as Semrush, Ahref, Google Search Console, GA4,
Screaming Frog, etc
• Understanding of how SEO fits into the broader marketing and advertising
landscape
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Experience in analysing data and deriving key insights through GA4, PowerBI,
etc
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Why us?

Flexible and hybrid working within the Republic of Ireland
24/7 access to professional development through LinkedIn Learning along with career progression and mentoring
The opportunity to work across a huge range of clients within so many different categories from sport, retail, food and drink, to alcohol, insurance, banking and so much more
21 days annual leave plus a day off on your birthday, company closure days at Christmas and early finish on bank holiday Fridays
A company culture that promotes work-life balance
Family-focused benefits including paid maternity and paternity leave as well as maternity phase back program, fertility treatment supports and paid pregnancy loss leave
Access to mental health and well-being programs including paid health insurance for you and your dependents under 18
Professional financial advice; employer contributory pension and life assurance
Make a difference by joining our D&I, CSR, Green, Social or Great Place to Work committees; you’ll get an extra days leave for your efforts.
And lots more …

Salary Range

€48,000 DOE

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About us

Core is Ireland's largest marketing communications company with over 300 people working across the key areas of marketing communications - research, data science, strategy, planning, creative development and implementation. We are now a collective of nine practices, working towards a single purpose - to expand the possibilities of what brands can achieve. At Core, we believe that change can move us forward and compel us towards new possibilities. Our wonderful people are at the centre of our success. It is essential that we keep building a high-trust working environment that supports our people and enables them to flourish. There is no magic formula for becoming a great place to work. Instead, it involves working together, through constant change, to match the personal dreams and ambitions of our people with the aspirations of the organisation.

Over the years, we have cemented our position as a great place to work, time and time again. Core was voted Agency Network of the Year for 2024. This year, we were again voted as one of Irelands Best Workplaces by the Great Place to Work Institute for the 15th year, alongside being awarded a Best Workplace for Health and Wellbeing, and a Best Workplace for Women in 2024.

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We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Thank you for your interest in Core. Please ensure when applying for roles you upload a copy of your CV, and a cover letter no more than 300 words as to why the role is for you. Should you have any difficulties with your application, please email HR@onecore.ie.

Please note this role is only a flexible hybrid role within the Republic of Ireland. Submitting an application indicates to us that you have intention to relocate or are already living here.