Seo Analyst

Overview:
Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.
At Ulta Beauty, we're forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen-with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let's build brilliant together.
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THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE
* This role is Hybird, you must live within a commutable distance of Bolingbrook, IL to be considered*
Ulta Beauty is looking for a collaborative team player who employs innovative thinking and enjoys a fast-paced ecommerce atmosphere. This candidate exhibits strong communication skills, is familiar with various analytic tools, and excels at problem solving. The SEO Analyst's responsibilities include improving the volume and quality of organic search traffic to Ulta Beauty across all devices. They primarily focus on improving rankings and driving revenue online and in our stores. This role requires content SEO & Local Listings expertise to continuously improve the experience of our guests.
The SEO Analyst I is responsible for monitoring search performance, reporting and keyword research. Reporting to the Manager, Search Marketing, the SEO Analyst I will work with internal teams across marketing, site merchandising, and IT as well as external partners to achieve business objectives. This person must be strong analytically and comfortable handling ambiguity. Ulta Beauty is looking for someone who is comfortable working with various stakeholders across the organization and has an ability to support the overall strategies set for the company.
CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Track & understand daily business performance.
• Analyze search data and report trends.
• Keyword research/ranking analysis.
• Perform competitive market analysis.
• Provide Keyword friendly copywriting.
• Collaborate and partner with site merchandisers and channel marketing teams to develop content that supports company goals & SEO performance.
• Refine processes with key stakeholders, like new item setup, that will improve page rankings and other important KPI's.
• Manage store business listings and pages.
Research beauty trends using Google Trends and other tools.

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THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing or similar discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with Search Engine Optimization
• Detail oriented individual able to maintain a high level of organization
• Inquisitive engineering type mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills with key performance metrics with an understanding of Google Search Console, Adobe Analytics (or similar web analytics platform like GA360 or GA4) and Bing Webmaster Tools.
• Experience managing keyword lists and ranking data in SEO platform like Conductor, BrightEdge, SEM Rush or SEO Clarity.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams including creative, branding, merchandising, content & IT.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously and stay focused and organized. Comfortable using job ticketing system like Jira or Asana or Monday.com.
• Background/interest in cosmetics/beauty/fashion industry
• Conversion rate optimization or UX experience
• Interest in working with a large dynamic product catalog
• Consistent learning to keep up with SEO industry changes

About:
At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful . Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty's own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring-hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.