Senior Account Executive, SEO

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EssenceMediacom is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve. 

Role Summary and Impact

We’re looking for a quick thinking, enthusiastic SEO Senior Executive to support the account managers with the delivery of the day-to-day account for Honda Motor Company.

You will be responsible for supporting account managers delivering best in class SEO/GEO solutions to our clients, as well as ensuring the best outputs, working alongside other members of the team. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn and be an excellent team player.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role specific:

Support SEO Account Managers and wider team by conducting and writing up:

• Keyword research
• On-page optimisation advice
• Technical audits
• Competitor analysis
• Reporting

• Understanding of modern search and Large language models
• Tracking, monitoring and reporting using Google Analytics and other tools
• Oversee the performance of all SEO campaigns and ensure that key insights are incorporated into future activity (monitor and report KPIs and technical issues across all clients’ websites)
• Monitor industry trends and updates and report back on insights to their Account Manager and the wider team

Essential personal qualities:

• High standard of written and spoken English – second language desire for EMEA
• International SEO experience is a plus
• Good knowledge of Excel
• Ability to juggle several tasks at once and consistently to deliver high-quality work to a timescale
• A high degree of numeracy and literacy are essential (analytical thinking)
• Ability to use SEO tools efficiently and provide insights, including Google Analytics, Advanced Web Rankings, Lumar, SEMRUSH
• Ability to pre-empt problems and be proactive in producing solutions.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location

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