Who We Are:

Nationwide Marketing Group is the largest buying, marketing, and business support organization for independent retailers in the U.S. Our mission is to help independent retailers thrive on their own terms by providing innovative solutions, unparalleled resources, and a community of like-minded professionals. With a focus on digital transformation, we empower our members to embrace change and achieve lasting success in an ever-evolving marketplace.

We take pride in giving back to the communities where we live and work, partnering with impactful organizations like Smile Together, Take My Hand Uganda, the Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, and No Child Hungry. Additionally, we actively encourage our team members to volunteer or donate to causes they care about, fostering a culture of compassion and engagement.

As a team, we believe in building a diverse, representative, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our values of collaboration, trust, and leadership drive everything we do, ensuring we remain committed to our members and their success.

Nationwide Marketing Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.

What We’ll Do:

At Nationwide Marketing Group, we are committed to supporting your success and professional growth. Here’s how we’ll empower you:

1. Competitive Compensation: A base salary complemented by a performance bonus structure, depending on the role, to recognize your contributions and achievements.
2. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage with $0 cost Employee-Only options, as well as employer-paid Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
3. Savings and Retirement: Take advantage of our matching 401K program with 100% vesting to secure your financial future.
4. Flexible Time Off: Benefit from our Open PTO Policy, Paid Holidays, and Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave to maintain balance in your work and personal life.
5. Professional Growth and Coaching: Access formal training opportunities and engage in recurring development meetings with your leader to ensure continued growth and success.
6. Exclusive Discounts: Access our Discounts Program offering savings on Electronics, Cell Phones, Health & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment, Home & Auto, Pet Insurance, and more.

Job Location: Remote

Job Summary:

As a Jr. SEO Specialist, you will be responsible for working with the SEO Team to build out client projects and collaborate on SEO efforts. You will be responsible for managing all SEO activities, such as content strategy, link building, and keyword strategy, to increase rankings on all major search networks. We are looking for individuals who have a foundation (working knowledge) in Search Engine Optimization. Candidates should have an understanding of current SEO best practices, GA4, Google Search Console, Google Business Profile, Bing Webmaster Tools & Bing Business Pages.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop and Implement SEO Strategies: Including on-page and off-page optimization to improve website traffic and search rankings.
2. Technical SEO Improvements: Regularly perform website audits to identify SEO performance gaps and areas for improvement, conduct thorough SEO audits, investigate needed enhancements, and collaborate with web developers to implement necessary improvements.
3. Keyword Research & Content Creation: Conduct comprehensive keyword research for various websites/projects to identify optimization opportunities. Findings will be used to optimize content such as meta tags, descriptions, internal linking, on-page content, and blogs, ensuring every page is primed to succeed in search engines.
4. Local SEO & Listing Management Enhancements: Conduct research and implement on-page and off-page Local SEO strategies while optimizing and managing business listings on platforms like Google Business Profile and the Semrush tool to enhance local search visibility.
5. Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Use SEO tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and SEMrush to monitor and analyze website performance, and leverage AI tools to streamline workflow, boost productivity, and stay ahead of the curve.
6. Competitive Analysis: Perform analysis and report on SEO strategies and techniques used by our competitors.
7. Link Building: Build and manage high-quality backlinks through ethical and effective link-building campaigns.
8. Data Analysis and Goal Setting: Conduct in-depth data analysis by reviewing Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush, and set goals and KPIs for organic search performance on a client basis.
9. Monthly SEO Deliverables: Shape monthly SEO deliverables on a per-client basis.
10. Stay Updated and Maintain Industry Knowledge: Keep up with SEO best practices, algorithm changes, and industry trends to ensure the website remains optimized and competitive, and maintain current knowledge of industry updates about SEO strategies, tactics, and algorithm shifts.
11. Process Improvement: Bring forward-thinking ideas to improve processes, tools, and techniques for SEO growth.
12. Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to maintain and drive account integrity, and collaborate with team members to align SEO strategies with broader marketing goals.

Job Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
2. Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years in a digital marketing or SEO role. Internship or freelance experience in SEO is beneficial.
3. SEO Knowledge: Basic understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
4. Certifications and Tools: Relevant certifications and proficiency in tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, BrightEdge) are a plus.
5. Content Creation: Ability to create compelling content for various industries. Strong copywriting skills for engaging and SEO-friendly content.
6. Technical Skills: Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and a basic understanding of HTML.
7. Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities.
8. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
9. Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
10. Interpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.

Job Competencies:

1. You have a knack for thinking through complex SEO concepts and delivering results that are easy for clients to understand, ensuring they see the value in our execution and delivery.
2. Takes initiative in building strong relationships and trust.
3. Must be detail-oriented
4. Work well in a team environment
5. Must be proactive and have a continuous learning mindset.
6. Passion for all things digital and eagerness to learn
7. Genuine interest in internet trends and staying on top of digital platform updates