Posted by: "Jon Landau" JLandau@webroot.com
Date: Thu May 21, 2009
Manager, Search Engine Optimization
**Contract or possible Contract-to-Hire opportunity
**Local candidates only, please
We seek a strategic, collaborative and metrics oriented SEO Manager who
will be responsible for managing our in-house, cross-functional SEO
team. You will be responsible for all global search engine optimization
activities including developing and implementing a strategic SEO plan,
collaborating with and training various teams across the business to
incorporate SEO best practices into their work, and developing and
presenting progress and metrics reports to the company. In this role,
you will coordinate site and content optimization efforts as they relate
to SEO across the business while developing and executing a strategic
SEO plan. You must be collaborative, self-motivated, accountable and
have strong communication skills (both written and verbal). Paid search
management is not a part of this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Serve as the in-house SEO expert with a primary focus on organic
search
* Drive end to end project management of SEO efforts engaging
appropriate cross functional team members across the organization
* Develop and maintain SEO strategy and project plan, and
coordinate implementation across multiple teams
* Present strategy, progress and results reports on an ongoing
basis
* Monitor and report on search engine rankings and their impact on
sales and visitors
* SEO optimization of the Webroot.com website, including analyzing
current web page designs and code and working with the design and
development teams to implement recommended changes
* Working with the marketing team on content optimization and
development
* Updating SEO best practices documents and training teams on
using them in their work
* Keeping up to date on the latest SEO trends, changes, and
competitor activity
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of 5-7 years full time SEO experience for a medium to
large size company, or equivalent freelance work
* Proven experience in project management of a large SEO effort
* A documented, proven track record for driving traffic
* Knowledge of white hat SEO methods and best practices
* Knowledge and understanding of current search engine
algorithms/methods
* Basic programming and web design knowledge, and how it effects
SEO
* Strong analytical skills, i.e., the ability to analyze results
to determine key findings
* General understanding of HTML and the Internet required,
however, this position is not a Web development role
* Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively
multi-task in a deadline driven atmosphere
* Excellent oral and written skills
* Strong presentation, analysis, and negotiating skills
If you would like an opportunity to work with this widely recognized
worldwide leader in technology security, send your resume to
jlandau@webroot.com for consideration.
Principals only- no third parties, please. Webroot Software, Inc. is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Webroot Software
Webroot
industry-leading Internet security solutions for consumers, enterprises
and small and medium businesses worldwide. Webroot products consistently
receive top review ratings by respected third parties and have been
adopted by millions globally. In addition to our award-winning business
and consumer software, Webroot now protects enterprises with Webroot(r)
Security Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). Webroot Web Security SaaS and
Webroot E-Mail Security SaaS are subscription-based services that
provide on-demand web, email and archiving solutions, giving
organizations a flexible and cost-effective alternative to on-premise
security.
Founded in 1997, Webroot is globally recognized for providing
innovative, best-of-breed security solutions that protect personal
information and corporate assets from online and internal threats. The
company is privately held and backed by some of the industry's leading
venture capital firms, including Technology Crossover Ventures
Mayfield
300 employees worldwide. Our headquarters are located in Boulder,
Colorado, with offices in Mountain View, California, Europe, Japan and
Australia.
Jon Landau | Technology Recruiting Manager
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Webroot Software, Inc.
2560 55th Street
Boulder, CO 80301 USA
Phone: 303.450.5989
E-mail: jlandau@webroot.com
