Senior Seo Executive

2 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa MMR Research Full time

Are you an experienced SEO professional looking to further your career in a truly global company where you'll get to directly impact the growth of the organization?

If our Senior SEO Executive role could be just for you..

What we do here at MMR...

MMR is an independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research.

We are industry leaders, guiding best in class innovation for our clients – partnering with over 50% of the top global food and drink brands.

Our team consists of more than highly skilled professionals, including research experts, data scientists, and sensory specialists.

With offices in multiple countries, we offer a global reach that enables us to deliver exceptional insights and solutions to our clients.

What makes MMR special?

We are a "people first" company that prides itself on collaboration, honesty and mutual trust.

Don't take our word for it though, check us out on Glassdoor. You'll see we're currently rated at 4.6 out of 5 as an employer destination and a massive 94% of our employees would recommend working for us to a friend.

Add to that 99% of our people approve of our CEO and you get a general feel of what it means to be part of the MMR family.

What's the role?

This role will be global in nature, based in our Durban, South Africa office.

As the SEO Manager, you will own all aspects of SEO including but not limited to technical, on-page, off-page, and SEO content.

Working within the growth marketing team, you will be responsible for owning the SEO strategy for MMR group, improving our web properties, and working with multiple teams to identify SEO opportunities.

You will also be expected to keep up with changes within SEO and put forth new innovative methods/technologies that improve the efficiency & performance of our SEO campaigns.

The successful candidate will have a strong and proven record of SEO experience, with skills developed within a performance-driven team; resiliency, self-motivated, organized, great attention to detail and eagerness to constantly learn and improve.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Day-to-day delivery and implementation of technical, on-page, content and optimisations.
  2. Working closely with Head of Acquisition in defining SEO strategies across the MMR group.
  3. Actively identifying and developing opportunities for improvement, testing, and innovation with organic search.
  4. Use AI writing assistants (e.g., Copy.ai, Writesonic) to create scalable, SEO-optimized drafts, collaborating with content teams to refine messaging, ensure brand alignment, and prioritize user intent.
  5. In-depth and regular audits of sites and competitor performance analysis using tools such as Google Analytics and SEMrush.
  6. Stay current with all search engine algorithm changes and SEO industry trends and regularly inform and educate on emerging SEO technologies, opportunities, and best practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • 5+ years' experience in a Technical SEO role with a strong understanding of SEO best practices & effective strategies that drive results.
  • Expert knowledge of web indexing, crawling, and search engine algorithms.
  • Strong experience using SEO & intelligence tools such as SEMrush, Google Analytics, Hotjar, Search Console and many more.
  • Top class writing skills, fluent spoken and written English, excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and influence.
  • An understanding of the FMCG / CPG industry and/or the market research or marketing industry would be beneficial but not essential.
  • Some experience or interest in B2B marketing.
  • A multi-tasker, good at hitting (reasonable) deadlines and developing copy with high attention to detail, on spec and on time.
  • Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world

We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits to enhance your experience with us.

Competitive salaries, ample holiday allowances, and unparalleled training opportunities are standard here.

Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee well-being is what makes MMR truly shine.

Ready to experience it for yourself?

Apply now

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