SEO Specialist (fluent in German or French)
Zendesk19 days ago
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
$75,000-$90,000 Annually
Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced SEO Specialist with a strong focus on research and execution who is fluent in French and/or German. In this role, you will develop and implement effective search engine optimization strategies to improve our online presence, increase organic search rankings, and drive high-quality traffic to our websites in EMEA. Join our innovative team at Zendesk and help drive exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive SEO research to identify target keywords, perform competitor analysis, and monitor industry trends.
- Execute data-driven SEO strategies, including on-page and off-page optimization, technical SEO, and content marketing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop SEO-friendly content such as blog posts, landing pages, and web copy.
- Monitor, track, and analyze website performance, organic search traffic, and rankings using various SEO tools.
- Provide regular reports on SEO performance, includingkeyword rankings,organic traffic, and conversion metrics.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest SEO best practices, algorithm updates, and industry trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 2-3 years of proven experience in SEO with a focus on research and execution.
- Fluent in French and/or German.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and SEO best practices.
- Proficiency in SEO tools, such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
- A proactive, self-motivated mindset and a strong desire to continuously learn and stay up-to-date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency in another language such as Italian, Dutch, or Spanish.
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Benefits & Perks
- Hybrid Work Environment:Enjoy a rich onsite experience with collaboration, learning, and the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.
- Inclusive Culture:Be part of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team at Zendesk.
- Opportunity to work with innovative digital customer service solutions.
- Competitive benefits andcomprehensive perksthat support work-life balance.
Required Skills
English fluency
JavaScript
Technical SEO
CSS
SEO research
SEMrush
Keyword research
Google Search Console
Team collaboration
Ahrefs
Analytical skills
Google Analytics
On-page optimization
Competitor analysis
Off-page optimization
Content marketing
HTML
Fluent in French or German