Global SEO Specialist - Volvo Cars i Göteborg

Do you want to part of a truly exciting time in the automotive sector? 
At Volvo Cars, we are striving to further grow and reach our bold goals – committing to 1.2M new car sales by 2025, with 50% sold online and being fully electric by 2030 – we’re looking for free the thinkers, the believers, the dreamers and most of all – we’re looking for you.

Some of the most exciting action is within the Global Sales Organisation to set the direction and put the wheels in motion to reach those goals.

We are a dynamic global organisation committed to driving change – a place where ideas can be freely expressed and creativity can flourish.

Global SEO Specialist – this is what you’ll do

You will work closely with the Head of SEO and be responsible for maximizing growing organic search traffic through driving content, tech, campaign initiatives with internal teams, local markets and external partners.

In this role you will report to the Head of SEO and support on executing the SEO strategy. You will manage support all elements of SEO across agencies, content teams and development teams. Building strong working relationship with developers, designers, editors and other colleagues to ensure SEO is at the forefront of their thinking and your input will be key. 

Further, you will work with external agency partners to supplement in-house SEO knowledge and resource. You will perform technical SEO and content audits to identify issues and enhance visibility of the sites in major search engines. You will support the strategy, execution and monitoring of SEO in projects and be comfortable and excited about working with multiple stakeholders.

You will closely monitor the domains for changes that are detrimental to SEO, identifying root cause, solutions and flagging to the relevant team. Moreover, you will keep up to date with industry developments, including algorithm updates and reputable/reliable SEO industry best practice as well as monitor competitor activity, promptly communicating change. 

Skills & Experience:
•    Deep understanding of SEO including:
•    Google and other search engine algorithms
•    Content production and optimisation
•    Onsite technical knowledge and understanding of website development 
•    Outreach, digital PR and link earning strategies
•    Strong SEO analytical skills, experience of GA and GSC
•    Experience using a variety of SEO tools   Brightedge, Screaming Frog SEMRush, etc
•    Comfortable communicating with developers
•    A clear understanding of how search fits into the overall marketing mix
•    Strong Excel skills 
•    The ability to work across multiple projects to deadline concurrently
•    Great communication skills
•    Capable of working on tasks alone or as part of a team
•    Experience from working on agency side is considered a merit

Your warm personality and eagerness to collaborate will be welcomed by all of us! 

Let’s get to know each other
Welcome to apply by the latest on the 31st October. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hiring Manager: John Edmonds john.edmonds@volvocars.com.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Recruiter: lotta.ericsson@volvocars.com.

Please submit your application in English and note that applications via email will not be considered due to GDPR. 

Welcome with your application!

We are Volvo Cars 
We share a rich and purposeful heritage and even bolder future ambitions to match. Since 1927, we have created world-changing innovations: The modern seatbelt. The side impact protection system. The pedestrian detection system (to name just a few). 

Today, Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected premium car brands, preparing for a new future that will be all-electric, autonomous and connected. This proud history of innovation is the result of a collaborative, diverse and inclusive Volvo Cars community. Grounded in a shared passion for protecting people and our planet. 

In short, without passionate people there is no positive progress… and likely no Volvo Cars. We’re looking for the change makers. The free thinkers. The self-motivators. The visionaries. The leaders. The dreamers. The believers. We’re looking for you.

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