Senior Manager, SEO

SurveyMonkey has built a sustainable growth engine. We have over 600M+ website visitors, 17M+ Free users, ~900K paying users, a footprint in 345K+ organizations, from your local restaurants to 95% of the Fortune 500. We amplify the voices of a billion people across the globe every year. On the backs of an amazing product suite and a multi-channel go-to-market strategy, we have also built an amazing business with sustained growth, industry-leading gross-margins, high cash flow generation, and world-class retention. And we are only looking to accelerate our delivery of excellence. 

As SurveyMonkey continues its journey to $1B+ in revenue, it is looking for a Sr. Manager, SEO to lead our search engine optimization efforts and drive organic growth for SurveyMonkey.com. You will build and lead a team of data-driven SEO professionals and play a pivotal role in enhancing our company’s online visibility, attracting organic traffic, and contributing to its overall digital marketing success. 

What you’ll be working on:

• Develop and execute comprehensive global SEO strategies to improve organic search visibility and rankings, drive targeted traffic, and achieve business goals.
• Lead and manage a team of in-house SEO specialists and managers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Conduct in-depth keyword research, competitor analysis, and market research to identify opportunities and trends.
• Analyze website performance data using tools like Google Analytics and SEMrush to identify areas for improvement and growth.
• Ensure technical SEO best practices are implemented, including site structure and speed, crawlability, and mobile optimization.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, content strategists, and designers to optimize on-page elements and create SEO-friendly web experiences.
• Stay updated with industry trends, search engine algorithm updates, and best practices to stay ahead of the competition.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators related to organic search traffic, rankings, and conversion rates. Generate regular reports and presentations to communicate progress and present insights to stakeholders.
• Build strategy and oversee execution for link building, outreach, and partnerships to enhance domain authority and off-page SEO efforts.

We’d love to hear from people with:

• Proven experience as an SEO professional with 8+ years in progressively responsible roles, preferably in either a high volume Product Led Growth software company or a consumer e-commerce company.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with 3+ years leading an in-house SEO team focused on developing and mentoring team members
• Expertise in storytelling; creating and delivering impactful presentations 
• Experience in SEO strategies and leading teams responsible for multiple localized sites
• Expertise SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and others 
• Expertise in Content Management platforms such as WordPress backend with a proven track record of optimizing high-performing websites that deliver business growth.
• In-depth knowledge of on-page and technical SEO best practices, algorithm updates, and industry trends.
• Proficiency in data analysis, issue identification, and using data-driven insights to optimize strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of driving organic search growth and improving key performance metrics.

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