Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Search Engine Optimization Specialist Contractor Growth Network Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time From $65,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) 4% Match Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Report writing Content development Performing background checks Data-driven problem-solving Google Search Console Marketing analytics Full Job Description About CGN Contractor Growth Network is a digital marketing agency for high-end residential remodeling and design-build contractors. We build search strategies around qualified demand — the kind that fills a contractor's pipeline with the right clients, not just more traffic. We're a 15-person team, and the work gets measured. The role We're hiring an SEO Specialist to manage and optimize search performance across a portfolio of contractor clients. You'll handle the full scope of SEO work — technical audits, on-page optimization, keyword research, content recommendations, and reporting — and you'll do it inside a team that takes this work seriously. This isn't a generalist marketing role with SEO tacked on. It's a dedicated specialist position for someone who understands how search actually works and wants to get better at it. What you'll do Track and analyze organic traffic, keyword rankings, and conversion data to guide strategy and measure results Conduct on-page audits and optimize client sites across technical and content elements Troubleshoot site speed, crawlability, indexation, and overall site health Analyze keyword performance and recommend content updates or new topics to improve search visibility Build clear, client-friendly reports that explain what's working and what's next Keep all client accounts accurately maintained and SEO deliverables properly archived What we're looking for 2+ years of hands-on SEO experience — technical, on-page, keyword research, and analytics. You work well independently, manage multiple accounts without dropping details, and can translate complex data into clear action steps.

Strong candidates will bring:

Solid technical SEO fundamentals — you can diagnose crawl issues, indexation problems, and site health without a checklist Fluency with the tools: Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, BrightLocal, and Screaming Frog A data-first approach — you look at what the numbers are actually saying before making a recommendation Clear communication — your reports make sense to a contractor owner who doesn't speak SEO How we hire We're thorough because the role matters. Here's the process: Application and resume 15-minute phone screen Preliminary Zoom interview Strengths assessment Culture-fit interview Practical interview Reference and background check Offer What we offer 25 PTO days + 11 paid federal holidays (36 total paid days off per year) 401(k) with up to 4% company match CGN covers 50% of health and dental premiums + fully covers life insurance Vision coverage and paid parental leave Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote, Monday-Friday Ongoing investment in certifications and professional development To apply Submit your resume through the application link. We review every submission.

Pay:

From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Charlotte, NC 28217