Senior SEO Specialist

ABOUT US:

SSENSE (pronounced [es-uhns]) is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything ElseTM.SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views. Approximately 70% of its audience is between the ages of 18 to 40.

About the Team: Reporting to the Senior Manager, SEM & SEO, the Senior SEO Specialist will be responsible for driving the strategy and implementation of SSENSE popularity acquisition initiatives. This role will lead our SEO initiatives, driving both organic growth and brand visibility. They will work cross functionally with our content, technical, and analytics teams to create and execute SEO strategies that align with the channel’s overarching goals by generating interesting content and negotiating with outside publishers for proper placement.

Why Join Us: 

• Oversee technical SEO audits and optimization of our website and app architecture, page load speeds, mobile responsiveness, and indexation in order to meet channel targets;

• Monitor, report and action on SEO performance backed by data to make data-driven decisions;

• Identify and implement optimization opportunities to develop high-quality, SEO-friendly content that resonates with our target audience and supports our brand’s objectives on SSENSE website and app;

• Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive SEO strategies to drive growth, leveraging the latest tools and techniques in the industry;

• Devise and apply different off-site tactics to develop the popularity of SSENSE across external domains to improve backlinks and ranking.

How to Excel in this Role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economic, Communications, Marketing or a related field

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience working with either SEO, analysis, coding or web management, preferably in an e-commerce environment

• Working knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, Google Lighthouse, and other similar SEO tools;

• Knowledge of Google Analytics, Wordpress, and HTML; 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills (in French and English). French is required as it is the language in the Quebec province. 

What Sets You apart: 

• Being a Subject Matter Expert in SEO;
• Proven ability to consistently perform independently and as part of a team;
• Strong ability to present, synthesize and influence change;
• Creative thinker with excellent problem solving abilities.

Perks And Benefits:

• Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage;

• Parental top up program;

• Generous Employee Discount ;

• Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program;

• Savings and retirement plan matching contributions;

• Gender Affirmation Coverage;

• Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that’s pushing the boundaries of technology.

SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!

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