SEO Manager

Bayut & dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. With a collective strength of 8 brands, we have more than 160 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.

As a SEO Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring Bayut’s stability in the SERPs and working towards improving the SEO health of the website by executing future SEO projects successfully. Refining and improving the SEO strategy by showcasing track record of campaign/project results. Absolute ownership of these projects will lie within your responsibility from the phase of planning, R&D to implementation and reporting. Success of this job will be measured based on standard SEO metrics and execution of the projects.

In this role, you will:

• Directly manage and lead a team of SEOs.
• Train SEOs on advanced SEO concepts.
• Create an environment of growth, learning and data-driven approach where the team feels free to explore new opportunities which benefit Bayut in the long run.
• Take ownership of the performance, output and growth of the team members.
• Plan, research, and document new SEO projects/campaigns by working with a team of SEOs.
• Define objectives and KPIs for each project.
• Propose these projects to important stakeholders and gain their approval.
• Communicate project requirements and business value to the implementation team.
• Conduct detailed QA before execution of each project/campaign.
• Ensure seamless implementation of the project/campaign.
• Keep track of project performance.
• Provide clear and consistent reporting after completion of each project/campaign to the important stakeholders.
• Meet deadlines strictly.
• Stay organized.
• Have awareness of the changing landscape when it comes to SEO.
• Dig into huge amounts of data to find issues and opportunities by writing scripts and expressions where needed.
• Acquire backlinks from top quality domains.
• Analyze traffic trends on a daily basis with regards to engagement and conversion metrics.
• Grow organic traffic and leads.
• Conduct SEO audits as needed and document results while sharing with key stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience as an SEO.
• 2 years of experience in the UAE.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a team.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of SEO and expertise in technical SEO.
• Advanced knowledge of SEO tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush, etc.
• Understanding of Google SEO Ranking Factors.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent R&D and analytical skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Team management skills and the ability to manage workload with changing demands.
• Excellent at writing scripts and expressions.

What We Offer:

• A fast-paced, high-performing team.
• A multicultural environment with over 50 different nationalities.
• Competitive Tax-free Salary.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Annual Air Ticket Allowance.
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the Emirates.
• Rewards & Recognitions.
• Learning & Development.

Bayut & dubizzle is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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