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Search Marketing Specialist

Ruby Digital is looking for a Search Marketing Specialist to join our team. At Ruby Digital we’re always looking for talented people to work with. If you’re passionate about search marketing and digital marketing and committed to furthering your career in a company that’s equally committed to helping you realise your full potential, then we’d like to hear from you!

Come make history with the brightest, most curious people from every discipline. We’ve only just begun…

(When you apply, please include the words “I want to work for Ruby Digital because …” in your cover letter and explain the exact reasons that you have. Any applicants that do not include this will not be considered.)

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

About us

  • Ruby Digital is an exceptional team of online marketing solutions specialists at South Africa’s most visible and 5-Star rated multi-award-winning “digital marketing agency.”
  • We help ambitious companies Grow Their Revenue Online.
  • We have proven results in competitive markets, in 15 countries across 4 continents, particularly in the United Kingdom, North America, EMEA and Australia – with over 10 years experience and earned results in a variety of competitive industries, from iGaming, eCommerce, Online Tourism to Education.
  • We are all about delivering lasting value and ROI to our clients as well as continuously in RND to find the next best digital solution for our clients.
  • Our team of dynamic, passionate specialists ensures clear, honest and tangible results online.

Our Values

At Ruby Digital

  • Solutions are us and;
    • we are better together,
    • we are lifelong learners,
    • we are practical optimists,
    • we are high-achievers,
    • we are Revolutionists.

About the role

  • You will be joining the Performance Team in a senior position
  • You will work on a diverse range of clients, delivering measurable return on investment.
  • You will work alongside other Performance Team members, developers, social media managers and content writers to optimize the online presence of these clients.
  • To be successful in this role, you should have a brilliant understanding of SEO and Google Ads, as well as experience training and developing team members.
  • This is a remote role in South Africa

Ruby Digital is a great place to work, with flexi-hours and the ability to do interesting work with varied clients.

Responsibilities

  • Complete Technical SEO Audits, Competitor Gap Analyses (On-Site & Off-Site), UX Audits and Google Ads Account Audits and provide recommendations thereof.
  • Devise and implement SEO (on-site and offsite) and Google Ads strategies to help our clients achieve their organic and paid goals
  • Conducting keyword research, optimize website content and structure including title tags and descriptions, internal linking, architecture, and other technical factors and implementation thereof to improve rankings for target keywords
  • Monitoring Google Ads campaign performance and adjusting optimize campaign performance
  • Write compelling Google Ads ad copy
  • Setting up and managing campaign budgets and bids
  • Monitoring, compile and communicate reports with recommendations to improve client ROI and deliver value
  • Have a strong understanding of international SEO best practices.
  • Providing training and guidance to Performance Team members on SEO and Google Ads best practices
  • Keep pace with industry trends and developments specific to SEO and Google Ads
  • Research and evaluate new technology trends and identify new campaign optimization opportunities and present to team
  • Complete tasks in line with priorities and due dates set out by Success Team and assist with tasks assigned by Team Leader & HoD
  • Assist in answering technical questions asked by Success Team to develop understanding and knowledge of services rendered
  • Attend technical client meetings, strategy presentations and status updates

Attributes & Requirements

  • Your own laptop/desktop computer that meets minimum specifications as defined by Employment Contract
  • Experience with tools like Semrush, Screaming Frog, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Data Studio & Google Tag Manager
  • Have advanced and proven knowledge of various backlinking methods
  • Passion for digital marketing and strong technical SEO experience
  • Curiosity about anything and everything SEO and Google Ads
  • At least 2 years agency experience
  • You have proven experience in delivering performance orientated search engine optimization
  • Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Awesome organizational skills
  • A willingness to take ownership of the work
  • Strong work ethic and self-starter
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word/Google Docs and Excel/Google Sheets)
  • Experience in an agency environment
  • Ability and passion to educate and share industry knowledge with less experienced team members
  • Demonstrate resourcefulness and the initiative to lead advanced projects

Education

  • Tertiary qualification in marketing AND minimum 3 years’ experience in the industry

Benefits

  • Work with an exceptional team of online marketing solutions specialists at South Africa’s most visible 5-star rated multi-award winning “digital marketing agency”.
  • Remote work = saving on transport and fuel increases
  • Employee Growth Model = Aggressive Salary increases
  • Award-winning culture
  • High-learning & development rate & trajectory
  • Your SAY – really MATTERS
  • Flexible hours = work/life balance
  • Monthly team reward
  • Quarterly recurring client reward
  • Annual bonus (Based on overall company performance)
  • Long-service awards from 3rd year
  • Culture participation awards

Job Type

  • Fixed-salary Permanent position (3 month probation)

How to apply

Simply submit the position you’re applying for, your personal details, your CV and cover letter on this form and we will be in touch.

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Group Marketing Manager
BON Hotels
“We have seen vast improvements with our Organic growth of the website.”
Maranda Dam
Founder
Fancy Inc

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  • Address: Unit F10, Centurion Business Park, Democracy Way, Cape Town, 7441
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