SEO Specialist – III

Cars Commerce

SEO Specialist III leading a remote team of organic search professionals at Cars Commerce. Focused on SEO strategies, client communication, and mentoring team members.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,000 - $89,450 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEO strategy development, technical SEO audits, and client communication, with a strong ability to mentor team members and translate data into actionable insights. Proficient in utilizing SEO tools to drive performance and optimize client outcomes.

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3+ Years Of SEO ExperienceTechnical SEO AuditsClient Communication SkillsSEO Tools ProficiencyOn-Page SEO Best Practices

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Hard Skills

Technical SEOLocal SEOOn-Page SEOSEO Strategy DevelopmentData AnalysisContent OptimizationInternal Linking Best PracticesDirectory CitationsGoogle Business Profile OptimizationCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationMentoringTeam CollaborationActive ListeningProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Google AnalyticsGoogle Search ConsoleSemrushYoastMozLocalWordPress

Industry Keywords

Automotive Industry ExperienceNAP Best PracticesSEO Performance MetricsClient Goals TranslationSEO Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a small team of SEOs to provide exceptional SEO services for assigned clients, under the supervision of the Supervisor
Inform and collaborate with Supervisor on team deliverables and performance metrics
Assign tasks/responsibilities to team members
Proactively monitor organic KPIs, perform analysis and deep dives of KPIs/issues, and translate findings into actionable SEO strategies and reporting
Create monthly reporting for clients that explain the strategy, reasoning, and impact
Communicate directly with clients; serve as a point of escalation for clients
Mentor other SEOs to help improve their skill and knowledge
Work with clients to understand their needs and goals, and create SEO strategies to support them
Assist with other SEO task work as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in SEO
Superior client communication/customer service skills (oral and written)
Technical SEO: Ability to run technical SEO audits and resolve common technical SEO issues
Local SEO understanding of how directory citations impact local SEO and experience with NAP best practices
Understanding of Google Business Profile (formerly GMB) optimization best practices
On-Page SEO: A clear understanding of internal linking best practices, technical on-page element optimization best practices, and content optimization best practices
Strong understanding of how to translate client goals and research data into actionable content strategy
Demonstrated skill in creating customized SEO strategy plans that use GA, GSC, Semrush, etc. data to create a unique strategy that drives results for clients
Must be able to work effectively with others and be excited by the idea of helping others improve their skills
Must be a strong critical thinker - able to apply various SEO concepts to real-life scenarios in order to create strategies and solve problems
Must be able to actively listen/observe and contextualize information in real-time, and engage in SEO strategy conversations with clients taking information into account
Must be able to use SEO tools to gather performance data
Must be able to perform deep dives on client performance, using data to identify and understand positive and negative trends.
Expertise in Yoast, Semrush, MozLocal, Google Analytics, Google Search, or comparable SEO tools
Experience in/interest in the automotive industry is a plus!
Experience with WordPress-based websites preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
Generous PTO
Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day