Company OverviewBorn out of Silicon Valley, Zicasso is an award-winning luxury travel company connecting discerning travelers with the world's leading travel specialists who design personalized, life-enriching trips. With unsurpassed local knowledge and reputable in-country connections, our destination experts curate unique, exclusive experiences most travelers wouldn't have dreamed possible.Our esteemed clientele includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Olympic cyclists, C-level executives, Academy Award recipients, and anyone seeking unforgettable, custom trips. Zicasso was selected "Best in Travel" by TRAVEL+LEISURE magazine and is regularly featured in The New York Times, The Wall St. Journal, The Washington Post, BBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fodor's, Frommer's, and more. Our thousands of 5-star reviews are a testament to the unforgettable, life-enriching travel experiences we design for our travelers.Our entire team is fully remote and spans across five continents. And we're growing!We value a dynamic and progressive work environment that encourages innovative ideas and recognizes individuals who exhibit creativity, initiative, and hard work. We welcome applicants who are motivated by the opportunity to continuously learn and grow with us, and who are eager to contribute to our company culture. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a dynamic, high-performance work setting and are excited to contribute to the success of our team.For more information on our company, visit www.zicasso.com.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced, hands-on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) professional to join our Marketing team! As a Senior SEO Manager you will be responsible for leading, planning, and executing our SEO strategy. You will be implementing our SEO initiatives, providing recommendations for targeted content initiatives, including website content, blog posts, videos, and social media campaigns. As our online presence in the USA is extremely important for the success of business, your position will play a huge role in driving our business' growth and success with US audiences. This is an international, fully-remote, freelance contractor position, working from home, at a location outside of the United States. We are particularly seeking candidates who are based in Latin America (Argentina, Brazil). There is flexibility in your work hours but we expect that you will generally maximize your overlap with US Central Time, eg. until 5pm CT (GMT -6).The work will all be conducted in English.Key Responsibilities:SEO strategy and execution: Develop and implement Zicasso's SEO strategy, and own/execute on all initiatives, such as website content optimization, deep keyword research so as to inform content across channels, and more.Data analysis and optimization: Monitor website performance and user behavior, and identify and implement opportunities to continuously improve organic search results and ROI based on consumer knowledge and insights.Competitor analysis and strategy: Perform competitor analysis on a regular basis to identify communication best strategies and SEO opportunities.Reporting and communication: Prepare and present regular reports on SEO performance, and identify and implement solutions to SEO challenges and issues.Process improvement and collaboration: Collaborate with marketing, content, development, partnerships, and traveler care teams to improve SEO processes and productivity. Stay up-to-date on the latest SEO and digital marketing changes and best practices.Required Skills and Experience:8+ years of experience as SEO Manager, SEO Specialist, or similar role 6+ years of experience in planning and implementing a successful SEO strategyProven success in SEO 8+ years of experience web analytics, marketing, and business developmentExpertise in A/B and other testing methodsFamiliarity with HTML, CSS, JavaScriptStrong working knowledge of Google Analytics, GSC; experience with SEMRush/Ahrefs, 3rd party crawlers and similar tools, plus SEO AI tools such as Surfer SEO.In-depth knowledge of research principles and methods, and significant experience in analyzing data Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company's successProven project management skills for multiple ongoing projects and tasks Critical thinker and problem-solving skillsStrong Team playerGood time-management skillsGreat interpersonal and communication skillsBachelor's in Marketing or similar field required. Alternatively, relevant coursework or certifications in SEO, digital marketing, or web technologies will be consideredMaster's in Marketing, MBA or similar relevant field is considered a plusWhat We Offer:Remote work and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance.Innovative, fast-paced and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions.Learning and development annual stipend.An unforgettable annual company retreat at one of the many international destinations we serve.
