Local SEO Consultant

About the Role
LSG is looking for an SEO Consultant to “own Local” at our agency. ~50% of our clients are actually NOT local, but we have plenty of multi-location and single location brands who need our help. This role will work intimately with our VP of Consulting and the CEO to retool our Local SEO processes and take our SEO consulting services for local businesses to the next level near me.
This role will entail, but is not limited to:

• Lead client strategy and execute on deliverables for LSG’s locally-focused clients Either do SEO tasks such as updating title tags, schema, internal links, link building, GBP management, etc., or manage production of these deliverables by other stakeholders on the team.
• Provide monthly client KPI reporting using data from Google, Adobe and other reporting tools.
• Run point on SEO research for clients and collaborate with the Content team to smoothly execute content for clients.
• Collaborate with our link building team on strategy, client goals, and execution.
• Become “The Voice of Local SEO” at LSG. Stay up-to-date on the latest local search trends and Google Business strategies. Use your hard-earned knowledge to improve our processes. Help us run crazy Local SEO tests. We’ll want you to regularly blog on our site about Local SEO topics.
• Troubleshoot inevitable GBP issues. Work with clients to facilitate GBP verifications and updates. If “problem with your GBP” notifications stress you out, this is not the role for you. If you eat them up like candy, let’s talk.
  

What you'll already have:

• A solid understanding of SEO, particularly Local SEO, best practices
• 4+ years of experience with hyper-local and regional SEO clientele
• 3+ years of direct experience creating, managing and optimizing Google Business Profiles.
• Must have extensive experience with GBP business groups, chain verification, GBP suspensions & GBP video verification
• Exceptionally clear oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Google Business Profiles, Local Listings Management tools, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Majestic, etc.
• Diligent research skills
• High level of initiative and works well in a team environment
• Can work autonomously and comfortable with ambiguity (but also knows when to ask for help or clarification)
• Strong analytical mindset and skills, a knack for trouble-shooting, excellent problem-solving skills
• Agency experience is highly preferred, but not required.
  
  

What we Provide:

• Salary: 75 to 85k DOE
• Remote (WFH): California Applicants only at this time. We are a virtual company but prefer employees who can overlap with the rest of the team ~6 hours a day.
• Medical Insurance: LSG pays 100% of your monthly premiums (Vision/Dental offered at employee cost)
• Vacation: Unlimited PTO + last week of the year off. Just deliver on those KPIs and you are good to go.
• Participation in company 401K and profit-sharing program after 3 months
• Paid travel to our LSG “retreats” (we all get together in a fun city)
• $1K Home Office Stipend
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• 10% commissions on any business you bring in
  
  

If you’re serious about SEO and ready to make a move, get in touch

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