About NMG:
Nationwide Marketing Group works on behalf of thousands of independent appliance, furniture, bedding, electronics, specialty electronics, custom installation and rent-to-own dealers helping them grow their businesses and thrive on their own terms. With more than 5,000 members operating some 14,000 storefronts, Nationwide Marketing Group is the largest buying, marketing and business support organization of its kind, representing billions in combined annual sales across the membership. For over 50 years, the organization has remained committed to the independent channel, empowering members with the scale, sophistication and efficiencies they need to compete while delivering the unmatched business intelligence, tools and resources required to win in an ever-changing business environment.
To learn more, visit our website at nationwidegroup.org or Nationwide Marketing Group LinkedIn
Why You Want to Work Here:
At Nationwide Marketing Group, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the communities we serve. We’re committed to building teams where every individual feels valued, included, and supported to do their best work. We know that different voices and perspectives don’t just make us stronger—they help us serve our Members better.But culture at NMG goes beyond our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We’re a community built on collaboration, respect, and a shared drive to help independent businesses thrive.
Here, you’ll be part of a team that celebrates wins together, tackles challenges head-on, and invests in both professional and personal growth.NMG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we’ll work with you to ensure you have the support you need.
What We'll Do For You:
- Competitive base pay and performance bonus, dependent on role.
- Medical, Dental, Vision with low cost coverage options
- Employer Paid Basic Life/AD&D
- Employer Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- MetLife supplemental insurance benefit options
- Matching 401K with 100% vesting
- Open PTO Policy, Paid Holidays, 10 weeks Paid Parental Leave to help you prioritize what matters most to you
- Business casual work environment
- Rewards & recognition platform -- earn points & redeem for merch!
- Discounts Program on Electronics, Cells Phones, Health & Wellness, Travel, Entertainment, Home & Auto, Pet Insurance and more!
Job Location:
Open to US Remote Candidates
Job Summary:
As a Jr. SEO Specialist, you’ll support the Sr. SEO Specialist in developing and executing SEO strategies that drive measurable growth for our clients. Your days will involve researching keywords, optimizing on-page content, managing link-building initiatives, and tracking performance across tools like GA4, Google Search Console, and Bing Webmaster Tools. You’ll help translate complex SEO data into clear insights and actions that retailers can understand and appreciate.This isn’t a role for someone who just follows checklists.
It’s for someone who’s curious, analytical, and eager to learn how all the moving parts of SEO connect to real business outcomes.You’ll thrive here if you’re the kind of person who:
- Simplifies complexity. You can take SEO jargon and make it click for retailers, showing them exactly how your work drives results.
- Builds trust through action. You’re proactive in communication and take ownership of your work, ensuring retailers feel supported every step of the way.
- Loves to learn. You stay on top of evolving SEO trends and tools, you're open to new challenges & being challenged yourself, and you enjoy experimenting with new approaches to sharpen your craft.
- Plays for the team. You see collaboration as a competitive advantage, welcoming feedback & coaching, and building ideas with others to get the best results.
If you’re organized, thoughtful, and excited to turn search strategy into client success, this role gives you the room to grow and the mentorship to thrive.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement SEO Strategies: Including on-page and off-page optimization, to improve website traffic and search rankings.
- Technical SEO Improvements: Regularly perform website audits to identify SEO performance gaps and areas for improvement, conduct thorough SEO audits, investigate needed enhancements, and collaborate with web developers to implement necessary improvements.
- Keyword Research & Content Creation: Conduct comprehensive keyword research for various websites/projects to identify optimization opportunities. Findings will be used to optimize content such as meta tags, descriptions, internal linking, on-page content, and blogs, ensuring every page is primed to succeed in search engines.
- Local SEO & Listing Management Enhancements: Conduct research and implement on-page and off-page Local SEO strategies while optimizing and managing business listings on platforms like Google Business Profile and the Semrush tool to enhance local search visibility.
- Performance Monitoring and Analysis: Use SEO tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and SEMrush to monitor and analyze website performance, and leverage AI tools to streamline workflow, boost productivity, and stay ahead of the curve.
- Competitive Analysis: Perform analysis and report on SEO strategies and techniques used by our competitors.
- Link Building: Build and manage high-quality backlinks through ethical and effective link-building campaigns.
- Data Analysis and Goal Setting: Conduct in-depth data analysis by reviewing Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEMrush, and set goals and KPIs for organic search performance on a client basis.
- Monthly SEO Deliverables: Shape monthly SEO deliverables on a per-client basis.
- Stay Updated and Maintain Industry Knowledge: Keep up with SEO best practices, algorithm changes, and industry trends to ensure the website remains optimized and competitive, and maintain current knowledge of industry updates about SEO strategies, tactics, and algorithm shifts.
- Process Improvement: Bring forward-thinking ideas to improve processes, tools, and techniques for SEO growth.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to maintain and drive account integrity, and collaborate with team members to align SEO strategies with broader marketing goals.
Job Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
- Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years in a digital marketing or SEO role. Internship or freelance experience in SEO is beneficial.
- SEO Knowledge: Basic understanding of SEO principles and best practices.
- Certifications and Tools: Relevant certifications and proficiency in tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and SEO tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, BrightEdge) are a plus.
- Content Creation: Ability to create compelling content for various industries. Strong copywriting skills for engaging and SEO-friendly content.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and a basic understanding of HTML.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Interpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
You'll Thrive Here if You're:
- Creative: The ability to use imagination and new ideas to produce solutions
- Collaborative: The ability to work with others to the benefit of the business and its goals
- Influential: The ability to promote ideas and initiatives both internally and externally
- Inspiring: The ability to motivate others towards a common goal
- Analytical: The ability to analyze large amounts of data
- Communicative: The ability to clearly express thoughts in written and verbal form
- Tech savvy and learn new products quickly
- Able to spot details in complex projects
Work Environment:
Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of workstation and other office equipment. Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds.General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel.
