Jr. SEO Specialist

Posted Jan 14

WebstaurantStore, the largest online restaurant supply company, is looking for a full-time Junior SEO Specialist to enrich our world-class search marketing team in this dynamic, fast-growing, remote-friendly company. The Junior SEO Specialist role will be responsible for the promotion of content, assets, and features on our website to increase external backlinks, create meaningful connections, grow organic website traffic, and improve user engagement. We are looking for candidates who have experience in the following areas: Outreach, Link-Building, PR, SEO, EO, Social Media, or Ecommerce.

Our team is based in Tampa, FL, and Lititz, PA, but all team members are working remotely.

We hope to grow our team with someone who has the following:

  • Excellent Communication. Success as a Junior SEO specialist relies on output and the ability to communicate your findings and goals to other stakeholders clearly. The ideal candidate is well-spoken and able to talk confidently about their work.
  • Creativity. Communication can happen in many ways; the ideal candidate can find unique angles to connect with other content creators and website owners to increase engagement across our content.
  • Passion. The ideal candidate wants to be the best at their job and is driven by working in a competitive industry where the numbers do not lie. They set lofty goals and constantly seek to improve themselves. They are also obsessed with staying up to date on the latest developments in our field.
  • Autonomy. A Junior SEO Specialist does not have a daily agenda. They set their own schedule to meet specific goals and needs of the SEO outreach and specialist teams.

What you will be doing:

  • Use your PR and outreach skills to bring visibility to our content, visual assets, and products
  • Monitor our backlink profile and brand mentions for relationship-building and SEO outreach opportunities
  • Learn and utilize advanced search techniques to identify potential link opportunities
  • Investigate and analyze the link-building, content, and SEO strategies of our competitors
  • Work closely with the SEO Outreach team on special projects
  • Stay on the forefront of current off-page SEO best practices

Preferred skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Prior experience with search engine optimization, link-building, and outreach reporting
  • Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and Outlook
  • Experience with Google Alerts, Brands Mentions, and HARO
  • Working knowledge of recognized SEO toolsets such as: Screaming Frog, SEMRush, Ahrefs, Majestic, or Moz
  • Familiarity with Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and Looker Studio (Data Studio)

Sound interesting?

Submit your resume today and take the first step towards a fulfilling and dynamic career at WebstaurantStore!

We offer highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental insurance, wellness programs, gym membership reimbursement, and a 401k with company match.

Work Details:

This role can be based in either one of our offices (Lititz, PA or Tampa, FL) or remote. If you're searching for a full-time, permanent work-at-home career, we’ve got an opportunity for you to join our fast-growing team!

Remote work qualifications

  • Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
  • Access to a home router and modem.
  • A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
  • A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
  • The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
  • Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.