The Perfect Fit

New Remote Opportunity! SEO Strategist #25063

Remote or St. Louis-based 

Are you someone who sees SEO as more than just keywords and rankings? Do you get a little thrill from turning data into actionable insights and building strategy like it's second nature? If you love problem-solving, working independently, and being the “go-to” expert, keep reading — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be at the center of our SEO efforts — managing, executing, and evolving strategies that move the needle for our clients. From big-picture planning to zoomed-in page audits, you’ll work across teams and with clients to deliver results that make a difference. Here's a snapshot of your impact:
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to fully understand business goals and target audiences
• Conduct SEO audits and build smart, strategic page-level content recommendations
• Fill content gaps and create new opportunities with on-point keyword research
• Monitor site performance, analyze data, and communicate results in clear, client-friendly ways
• Lead implementation of SEO best practices across technical, content, and off-site strategies
• Use advanced lead tracking to identify meaningful conversions
• Stay on top of ever-changing search algorithms and emerging trends

Your Toolbox Should Include:
We’re looking for someone with 3–5 years of digital marketing experience, with proven SEO chops and a passion for the details. You should be familiar with tools like:
• Google Analytics & Google Search Console
• SEMrush & Ahrefs
• Keyword research & link building techniques
• Site speed, mobile optimization & site architecture
• Translating metrics into decisions
• Strong communication skills to make data actionable — both internally and with clients
Curiosity and ambition are musts. We like people who tinker, test, and keep asking “What if?”

What You Get:
We’re serious about taking care of our people. Here’s some of what you’ll enjoy. A starting salary of up to $70K, depending on experience:
• Free employee health insurance (yes, 100% covered)
• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance — also fully paid
• 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution (starting just 90 days in)
• Generous PTO (that grows with you), plus all major holidays off
• Week off between Christmas and New Year’s
• Streaming services package (HBO, Netflix, Disney+ and more — on us)
• $ allowance to order lunch at your home office twice/month
• Dog-friendly, open-concept office in STL 
• Remote-friendly culture with trust and flexibility built in
• Personal development tools (Culture Index, monthly check-ins, quarterly reviews, etc.)
• Ongoing learning — Udemy courses, 5 hrs/month just for professional growth
• Two fun company-wide events per year, with travel provided for remote teammates

Where You’ll Work
Totally up to you. Join us in sunny St. Louis (bring your pup!) or work from anywhere — just be available 9–5 CT. Either way, we’ll make sure you feel like part of the team.  If you’re someone who’s ready to do meaningful, strategic SEO work in a curious and collaborative environment, let’s talk.

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established agency that’s been experiencing consistent growth over the past 15 years.  The agency has created an inclusive, collaborative and respectful culture for the benefit of their employees and clients.  Management is interested in hiring the very best, respecting, retaining and helping them grow into long term, satisfying and successful careers.  It’s about being around the kind of people you like being around and genuinely liking the clients you’re working with.  There’s no BS!  The place isn’t ego driven and everyone (even a rookie) has a voice.  They have long-term, loyal clients because everyone has fun while doing superior work that gets noticed and succeeds.  EOE
If you’d like to know more, let’s talk.  Please start the process with sending your resume to [email protected] along with a note about why you’re excited about this opportunity, and Bob will respond.

Why Hiring Right the First Time Matters More Than Ever!

In today’s fast-paced marketing, advertising, and digital media industries, the pressure to move quickly is constant. Deadlines are tight. Clients demand immediate results. And the competitive landscape shifts daily. That pressure often bleeds into hiring — and when it does, it can lead to rushed decisions and costly mistakes.

But here’s the hard truth: hiring the wrong person is more expensive, disruptive, and damaging than waiting a little longer to hire the right one.

The High Stakes of a Critical Hire

Not all roles are created equal. A misstep hiring in a junior role is frustrating. A misstep in a key leadership or revenue-driving position can destabilize teams, derail momentum, and cost your company real dollars — sometimes millions.

When I talk to CMOs, CEOs, and agency or brand principals, I often hear how a bad hire wasn’t just about “the wrong skill set” — it was about culture fit, leadership style, or lack of alignment with the company’s strategic vision. That’s why it's critical to get it right the first time.

Experience + Process = Better Results

As an executive recruiter with more than two decades of experience in the advertising, marketing, and digital media space, I’ve seen what works — and what doesn’t.

Too often, internal hiring teams are spread thin, lack deep domain expertise, or simply don’t have access to or know how to find the best passive candidates. That’s where an engaged, retained search partner comes in.

By investing in a focused, engaged search, companies gain access to a structured, thoughtful process that prioritizes fit, not just function. I take the time to understand not only the role and required skills, but also your organization’s values, goals, and unique culture. Then, I tap into a deep network to surface candidates who aren’t actively looking but are open to the right opportunity.

That’s how you hire right — the first time.

The ROI of a Smart Hire