Ecommerce SEO Executive

About Oddballs

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're searching for an exceptional individual to join our vibrant team. As a leading name in the underwear industry, we're not just assembling a staff; we're creating a community of outstanding professionals.

With a collection boasting over 300 stylish underwear designs, cutting-edge activewear, and attention-grabbing accessories, we're the preferred brand for those who value both quality and fashion. However, our mission goes beyond aesthetics; it's about making a positive impact too. Since 2014, we've proudly contributed over £950,000 to support incredible charitable causes and are set to hit £1 million by May 2024.

In the realm of licensing, we've established partnerships with global brands such as The Rolling Stones, Mr. Men Little Miss, British & Irish Lions, England Rugby, and an array of top-tier teams. We play with passion and achieve remarkable success.

The Role

As an eCommerce SEO Executive, you will support in driving growth in rankings, traffic, and revenue/conversions across Organic Search. You will also support our Ecommerce Manager with maintenance of products, collections and merchandising across the OddBalls site.

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Identify areas of improvement for boosting Organic Search traffic
Form priority keyword list & conduct research as and when required
Implement areas of improvement such as Meta Descriptions, appropriate use of H1, 404 fixes etc
Ensure we have a solid process for updating Product Title formats, Description formats, URL structures
Develop a backlink and outreach PR strategy & implement accordingly with support from Head of Marketing
Work with Head of Marketing on site content that is aligned with above strategy
Work with the Head of Performance to create KPI’s and regular reporting to track performance
Support technical team to ensure that our KPI tracking is correct
Support our Ecommerce Manager by regularly reviewing and updating product, collection and information landing pages to ensure they are up to date, promote our brand effectively and support in driving conversion
Support Ecommerce Manager with proactively updating the website with seasonal banners, highlighting new product launches, markdowns and promotions in line with our Marketing calendar
Brief Creative team on visual assets needed for specific campaigns, SEO-optimized pop-ups, alerts and collection banners
Staying informed about Google’s latest developments, updates, and algorithm changes to inform ongoing strategies.
Support Ecommerce Manager with strategies around upsell, post purchase, abandoned baskets,referral when required
Work with our Paid Experts and share insights to optimise performance across paid and organic

Skills & Experience Required:

Proficient in Excel
Happy to work in a mixed responsibility role, this is not solely an SEO position
Good knowledge of SEO Tools
High level of competence using Google Analytics, Search Console and Tag Manager
Proficiency in Shopify Plus desirable
Experience in an e-commerce environment would be desirable
Hands on experience of applying SEO strategies
Proven track record of managing successful SEO campaigns
Experience of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and data orientated
Self-motivated and highly organised
Passionate about personal growth and development
Ideally worked within eCommerce SEO
Excellent written & spoken English

Our values

Smile: OddBalls and smiling go hand-in-hand the perfect combination for a great working environment.

Family: We support each other to achieve their professional goals and include everyone.

Quality: We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and customer service. Join our league of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and innovation.

Cause: We raise awareness and money for charities in our own unique way to give back to the communities.

Salary and benefits

£24,000 - £28,000 (depending on experience)

Oddballs understands the importance of a balanced and fulfilling work life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home one day per week.

Our commitment to work-life balance extends further with our "Early Finish Friday" policy, providing you with the opportunity to start your weekend earlier..

In addition to these flexible work arrangements, we believe in recognising and rewarding our team. Enjoy discounted products from our range, adding an extra perk to your overall package.

To ensure you have ample time for relaxation and rejuvenation, we also provide enhanced annual leave of 24 days plus bank holidays, because we believe that a well-rested and satisfied team member is a productive and happy one.

Place of work

This role is based at our office on the Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate in North Shields.

Hybrid, up to 1 day per week from home.

Working hours

Full time, 37.5 hours per week

8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Monday – Thursday

8.30 a.m. – 2.00 p.m. on Fridays