Grainger

SEO Manager

Grainger

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lake Forest • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $101,300 - $168,900 per year

About the role

  • Own the enterprise SEO program by defining objectives, KPIs, and governance; monitor performance and report progress against goals.
  • Execute integrated initiatives across technical SEO, content, and UX to improve organic visibility, engagement, and conversion; track impact using agreed metrics and dashboards.
  • Partner with cross functional teams (Technology, Merchandising, Marketing) to prioritize SEO work; document decisions, dependencies, and timelines.
  • Lead SEO testing and roadmap by defining hypotheses, test plans, and success criteria; publish results and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Inform site architecture, internal linking, and taxonomy changes through documented requirements and acceptance criteria to support SEO and user navigation.
  • Oversee local listings management to maintain accurate data and improve local search visibility; define escalation and audit routines.
  • Maintain standard processes, reporting, and alerts to monitor site health and SEO performance; drive remediation for issues discovered.
  • Monitor search trends and algorithm updates (incl. AI driven changes) and provide evidence based recommendations for program adjustments.
  • Set clear expectations for a team, coach on SEO standards, review work quality, and support performance management processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in marketing or related field required
  • 5+ years Experience managing large scale organic search program for well-established online retailer(s) required
  • Experience operating organic search programs for an established online retailer; accountable for visibility, traffic, engagement, and conversion outcomes.
  • Experience applying SEO standards and practices: technical SEO, content strategy, site architecture, and performance measurement.
  • Experience developing teams and establishing systems/processes that scale organic performance and sustain results.
  • Experience performing quantitative analysis and translating data into actionable insights, decisions, and plans.
  • Experience developing partnerships, collaborating cross-functionally (e.g., Paid Search, Technology, Content, and Analytics), and communicating updates to leadership.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
  • 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
  • 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
  • Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
  • Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
SEOtechnical SEOcontent strategysite architectureperformance measurementquantitative analysisdata analysisKPI definitionSEO testinglocal listings management
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingcollaborationcommunicationperformance managementdecision makingdocumentationprioritizationproblem solvingstakeholder engagement