Channel Manager- SEO
Addison, TX

Job Description

Inspire and deliver exceptional value to travelers around the globe as part of the Apple Leisure Group (ALG) team! Our vision is to be the best-in-class and largest all-inclusive resort management and travel services provider, differentiated by the collaboration of our unique resort and distribution brands.

Grow your career as a Channel Manager- SEO with Apple Leisure Group. In this role, you will help to manage Search Engine Optimization across multiple brands and platforms, with direct impact on the P&L.

A successful Channel Manager- SEO will:

* Develop strategies to increase highly engaged and converting organic traffic to 6 brands, including Cheapcaribbean.com, Beachbound.com, Applevacations.com, Southwestvacations.com, Unitedvacations.com and Funjet.com
* Work closely with Engineering teams to improve site infrastructure, taxonomy, naming standards, off-page content, and domain authority
* Work closely with Brand Marketing to define a content creation strategy, build an editorial calendar, and drive adherence to SEO best practices
* Assist in defining and executing a strategy for UX improvements across multiple product experiences
* Collaborate with SEM channel manager to conduct keyword research, uncover gaps in coverage, and identify opportunities to drive more qualified traffic through a coordinated search strategy
* Define SEO projects for IT teams and driving towards completion
* Manage our SEO agency, including brainstorming strategies, prioritizing tasks, and allocating effort across brands
* Ensure product releases meet SEO needs with ongoing QA and communication of recommended changes
* Facilitate SEO training sessions with Engineering, Product, and Content teams to inspire the organization follow the latest SEO best practices
* Manage and tracking SEO channel performance against business targets
* Effectively communicate program results and recommendations to internal stakeholders
* Work in Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, and Google Analytics 360, and using 3rd party tools like Yoast, SEMRush, Screaming Frog, STAT
* Work in a collaborative team environment to consistently exceed expectations

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in an analytical or technical field (ideally MIT, Computer Science or Digital Marketing)
* At least 4-8 years of hands-on SEO experience in a cutting-edge environment, either at a top performing digital agency or in a large e-commerce business
* Thorough understanding of website best practices and factors which influence rankings, indexation, display within search engines
* Strong understanding of technical SEO (sitemaps, crawl budget, canonicalization)
* Experience working with back-end SEO elements such as .htaccess, robots.txt, metadata, site speed optimization and website performance
* Experience conducting keyword research, creating content strategies, and writing SEO-friendly copy
* Experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Bing Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics 360
* Experience using issue and project tracking software
* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
* Experience managing agency relationships
* Ability to manage multiple brands and stakeholders
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to dig extensively into metrics and analytics
* Travel industry e-commerce experience
* Experience with 3rd party SEO tools like Yoast, SEMRush, Screaming Frog, STAT
* Experience with Paid Search marketing
* Familiarity with Adobe Omniture

About Apple Leisure Group:

Apple Leisure Group® (ALG) is the leading North American travel, hospitality and leisure management group with the only vertically-integrated business model, serving travelers and destinations worldwide. ALG consistently delivers exceptional value to travelers and strong performance to resort owners and partners by strategically leveraging the power of its portfolio of brands across five segments, comprising: the largest seller of vacation packages and charter flights in the U.S. for travel to Mexico and the Caribbean, moving approximately 3.2 million passengers annually through well-established vacation brands, brand management of 5-star and 4-star luxury resorts through AMResorts® award-winning brand portfolio; best-in-class destination management services provided by Amstar DMC and Worldstar®, the exclusive loyalty program Unlimited Vacation Club®; and the innovative technology solutions provider Trisept Solutions®, connecting over 88,000 travel agents with leading travel suppliers. To learn more about the Apple Leisure Group advantage, visit appleleisuregroup.com.

Benefits at a Glance:

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package to our U.S. based employees:

* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
* Basic Life Insurance
* Short & Long Term Disability
* Corporate Wellness Program
* Travel Discounts & Deals
* Paid Time Off & Holidays
* 401(k) Plan with Company Match
* Tuition Reimbursement

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.