This is a great opportunity for 2 people to join eBay as an in-house SEO.
I'm doing some consulting work for them on-site and have the inside scoop on how great the team is. You'll love your new boss and the team as a whole. It's very cultural, it's like the united nations here with a team from around the globe. If your dream is to live abroad, it sounds like it's a possibility for a superstar employee.
These 2 seo jobs are extremely tempting for me to apply, but I'm loving consulting.
Location: Both positions reside in San Jose (telecommuting is not an option)
Title: SEO Manager
Responsible for: International versions of the eBay site(s), one position handles a few European countries, another handles a few Asian countries
The eBay Campus: Very nice. Reminds me of my days at Yahoo
You can Live in San Francisco: There are shuttles equipped with wi-fi from San Francisco if you want to live there and commute to San Jose.
- Review and develop eBay natural search strategy
- Develop & execute, with the support of cross-functional teams, natural search initiatives
- Support introduction of global natural search initiatives
- Communicate progress and performance across departments & global teams
- Drive deep understanding within eBay of natural search and related industry developments
- Advise & consult other eBay departments on impact of product changes on natural search traffic
- You need proven white-hat SEO successes They're looking for great SEO leaders, and be prepared to be vetted on your SEO skills.
- HTML as a must with Programming in LAMP & SQL (a plus)
- Deep understanding of Natural Search, including:
- Search Engine Optimization techniques
- Proven track record of site optimization
- Deep familiarity with global search market and emerging trends/technologies
- Advanced Excel & Access skills required
- Must be extremely comfortable with use of functions and formulae
- Structured and disciplined in manipulating large datasets
- Knowledge of macros highly useful
Ability to legally work in the US required.
Interviews are already happening. If interested:
Send your resume to jessicabowman [at] gmail dot com