Senior SEO Analyst, Wayfair

$115-127k

SQL
Python
Google Analytics
Excel
Screaming Frog
Ahrefs
SEMrush
Junior and Mid level
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)

Wayfair

A global online homeware marketplace

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Wayfair

A global online homeware marketplace

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceInterior designFurnitureHome improvementeCommerce

Be an early applicant

$115-127k

SQL
Python
Google Analytics
Excel
Screaming Frog
Ahrefs
SEMrush
Junior and Mid level
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

3 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)

1001+ employees

B2CRetailLifestyleMarketplaceInterior designFurnitureHome improvementeCommerce

Company mission

To help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home.

Role

Who you are

  • 2+ years of SEO experience
  • Experience with eCommerce or large-scale websites highly preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, Screaming Frog, Semrush, Ahrefs, Nozzle etc.
  • Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting large datasets using Excel, SQL, and/or Python to draw actionable insights
  • Experience optimizing crawl budget and URL parameter handling for large eCommerce sites
  • Deep foundation of leveraging core SEO concepts (keyword research, user intent, crawlability, mobile-friendly, page speed, etc.)
  • Strong technical SEO skills including: content optimization, XML Sitemaps, structured data,robots, website rendering etc
  • Willingness to introduce and advocate for new ideas/approaches
  • Ability to follow through and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, or related field

What the job involves

  • For this newly created role, we are looking for an experienced SEO Analyst to help shape and drive our organic growth strategy
  • In this role, you'll leverage technical SEO expertise and data driven analysis to identify performance drivers and use these insights to drive a strong experimentation agenda
  • You’ll also work closely with a dedicated SEO engineering team and have the opportunity to influence that team’s roadmap. For a strong motivated individual, there is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact to a critical growth lever for the company from day one
  • Monitor, understand and optimize key SEO metrics via continuous experimentation
  • Perform regular competitor analysis including gap analysis, SERP ownership, and feature comparison to identify opportunities and threats
  • Conduct keyword research and mapping for product categories, identifying opportunities based on volume, competition, and intent
  • Partner closely with the engineering team to build automated engineering solutions that drive efficiency and scale
  • Monitor and analyze core algorithm updates, conducting impact assessments and developing action plans to maintain or improve rankings
  • Analyze crawl data and log files to identify indexation issues, optimize crawl budget, and improve site architecture
  • Collaborate with content teams to develop and optimize product descriptions, buying guides, and SEO-driven content that matches user search intent
  • Develop strategies for seasonal peaks and promotional periods to maximize organic visibility

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Insights

-14% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Our take

Wayfair emerged in the early era of eCommerce with a mission to revolutionize online shopping, offering customers a convenient platform to purchase goods. Today, it stands as one of the foremost global players in the online furniture delivery industry, boasting an impressive inventory of over 33 million products.

Renowned for its extensive product range and comprehensive service offerings, Wayfair distinguishes itself by providing an end-to-end customer experience, from browsing to doorstep delivery. Despite its prominence, the company faces profitability challenges attributed largely to expansion expenses. Nonetheless, its solid presence in the competitive online homeware sector solidifies its position as a key contender.

With ambitious global expansion plans, Wayfair remains committed to maintaining its leadership in the industry. As it aspires to become the ultimate destination for all home needs, its more recent ventures into physical retail represent significant strides toward this overarching goal.

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