SEO Specialist I

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.  

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialist I is an individual contributor member of the Dealer Inspire SEO Department, who is responsible for assisting in the completion of client task work. SEO Specialist I work under the supervision of an SEO to complete required client work, and in turn, learn the skills and critical thinking required to become a Specialist. Dealer Inspire SEO Specialists I work with SEOs (including Seniors), Copywriters and Performance Managers to help deliver industry leading results and organic growth, making strong organization, time management and communications skills a critical part of success in this role. 

SEO Specialists I must complete, with accuracy and attention to detail, a heavy load of client tasks each month, as assigned. After demonstrating task proficiency, SEO Specialists I may be fully assigned a limited number of accounts. While SEO experience isn’t required for this role as training is provided, critical thinking, time management, and being calm under pressure are traits that lead to success.

Responsibilities:

• Complete SEO training with enthusiasm

• Apply critical thinking to provide SEO education in order to learn concepts and tasks

• Accurately complete client tasks by internal deadlines, according to department standards

• Engage in department goal efforts

• Participate in and support case study and experiment efforts led by Strategist team or department initiatives led by Senior Specialists

• Communicate proactively and clearly about blockers

• Regularly keep up with SEO news and digital marketing trends
   

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Active interest in organic search, search engines and digital marketing, and drive to stay abreast of industry news and updates

• “Always learning” attitude, driven by the desire to continuously gain knowledge and improve skills

• Ability to complete all required tasks within outlined time requirements and by required due dates each month

• Willingness to work overtime as needed to complete client work on schedule

• Critical thinking and reasoning skills; the ability to take learned concepts and apply them appropriately to unique situations in order to arrive at the most logical plan of action

• Willingness to identify problems or issues and raise them to leadership, as well as present possible solutions

• Adaptability; willingness to accept and embrace changing processes, gray areas, and new ideas with ease and enthusiasm

• Strong written and verbal communication and grammar

• Adherence to company tenets and department identity statement

• Proficiency in using and understanding Google Search Console, SEMRush, Google Analytics, MozBar and Yoast. 

• Must be detail-oriented with exceptional proofreading skills

• Ability to think creatively to solve problems

• Able to interpret information and quantitative data and apply key findings to support client goals

• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team

• 1+ years of SEO experience preferred

Salary Range

$50,600.00-60,700.00

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• Generous PTO
• Refuel - a service based recognition program where employees receive additional paid time away to learn grow and reset
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

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