SEO Executive – French or Spanish-speaking (Manchester)

The Agency

Kaizen Search Marketing is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, Digital PR, and Social Media. Our mission is to redefine the standards of agency work with a singular focus on excellence and innovation.

We are dedicated to three core principles:

Our Clients: We exist to drive success for our clients. Our commitment is demonstrated through consistent delivery of value and measurable growth, ensuring our clients’ success is our success.

Our People: Our agency thrives on the talent and collaboration of our team. We celebrate and share our achievements, fostering a culture of mutual success and continuous improvement.

Our Industry: We aim to create impactful change, leaving the industry better than we found it through training, events, transparency, collaboration, and innovative marketing strategies.

At Kaizen Search Marketing, we are an ambitious and growing team committed to transforming the industry through the relentless pursuit of excellence, sustainable growth, and an unwavering dedication to improvement. Join us as we set new standards and drive positive change in the digital marketing landscape.

The Role

 

As the SEO Account Executive, you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic SEO plans that drive engagement, increase brand awareness, and drive revenue growth for our clients. You will take a creative and commercial approach to managing both SEO projects, taking ownership of delivery against the plan and ensuring successful delivery of workloads to meet deadlines and targets.

In this role, you will support our international as well as UK clients, so a strong working proficiency in French or Spanish is required. Your language skills will be instrumental as we expand and develop our International SEO offering, enabling tailored strategies that resonate in diverse markets and maximise global reach.

Working closely with members of the SEO team, you will be supported by them, developing your skills through on-the-job coaching, support, and guidance. You’ll be highly enthusiastic about all things SEO and always looking for new innovations and best practices to share internally and with clients to continually improve current activities and future propositions. 

As a SEO Account Executive exceptional operational, project management, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the SEO Account Manager with delivery of the SEO roadmap for high-profile clients.
• Perform technical and content optimisation on client websites.
• Conduct keyword research to identify new content opportunities.
• Contribute to creative content creation and support technical SEO audits.
• Produce monthly SEO reports, analyse client performance, and recommend improvements.
• Stay up-to-date on SEO trends and implement best practices.
• Use tools like Google Analytics, SEMRush, SEOMonitor, and Screaming Frog to support insights and reporting.

About You

• Native or strong (C1-C2) working proficiency in French or Spanish is required
• Background or experience in SEO, web design, data analysis, or a related field is ideal, with a willingness to learn and adapt in technical areas.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong ability to navigate both technical and creative challenges, interpreting data insights to drive impactful strategies.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach to team projects.
• Self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic about continuous learning and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Our Benefits

• 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements – with 5 days in the office each fortnight
• Flexible working around our core office hours (10 til 4)
• Opportunity to work from abroad for up to 3 months
• Dedicated training budget per year to help develop you in your role
• Cycle to Work Scheme – through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month
• Team socials throughout the year
• Charity volunteer days – 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice
• Childcare Scheme – to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice
• Extra office perks
• A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway
• Industry training and conferences
• Mindfulness Coaching
• Health Cash Plan – helping you claim back on everyday health costs