Senior SEO Specialist

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Chain Reaction is seeking a Senior SEO Specialist to join its Dubai office full-time onsite. You will translate client goals into actionable SEO strategies, develop plans, run site audits, deliver cross-channel outputs, and create dashboards showing trends. The role requires 3+ years in senior SEO, comfort with HTML CSS and JavaScript, experience with local and e-commerce SEO, and proficiency with keyword tools such as Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, and Ahrefs, plus strong client communication and multi-project management. Arabic is a plus, agency background preferred. Tips: tailor case studies to GCC markets, quantify results, highlight dashboards, and show readiness for Dubai onsite work and continuous learning.

Chain Reaction is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in GCC and Levant. We develop bespoke digital strategies to help our clients achieve their growth goals, bringing together online marketing techniques including Online Advertising, SEO, Content Marketing, Social Media, Influencer Marketing, and more.

Chain Reaction is looking for a Senior SEO Specialist to join the team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding the goals of our clients and be able to oversee project strategy to project completion. By knowing emerging technologies in the area, this candidate will be able to create cross-channel deliverables for clients that meet their needs.

Requirements

We are looking for a Senior SEO Specialist to join our growing and award-winning team to work on some of the region's most exciting brands.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain client SEO strategies and plans and provide analysis
• Translate clients’ business goals and marketing objectives into successful search engine optimization strategies
• Conduct technical site audits and content strategies
• Actively seek and participate in long-range strategic planning with teammates to grow our client's accounts and the businesses
• Exhibit strong SEO expertise across verticals and across technical and content skill sets
• Develop ongoing client dashboards and reports that yield qualitative and quantitative trends
• Establish and maintain project management processes to manage multiple SEO projects at once
• Demonstrate big picture understanding of clients’ marketing strategies
• Work with the SEO Manager to implement SEO strategies for different clients
• Develop SEO best practice for the different brands you work with, lead discussions with internal stakeholders, and ensure progress and performance is reported regularly
• Stay up to date with the latest SEO industry and news, and share knowledge internally

Required Skills:

• +3 years of experience in similar SEO roles
• Technical web experiences, such as expertise in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, are preferred.
• Experience with local SEO, e-commerce SEO, and mobile optimization is a plus.
• Experience with keyword research and analysis using tools like Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, and Ahrefs.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, particularly in the area of explaining technical concepts to those in non-technical roles.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Proficiency in English, and Arabic Language is a plus.
• Background in a marketing agency is preferred.

Benefits

Joining our team ensures that your opinions matter, providing you with a platform to express yourself. You will experience continuous growth, and learning opportunities, and be empowered to push your limits. We are dedicated to fostering a positive environment that prioritizes your well-being and health. Collaborate with a strong and supportive team that is committed to motivating you both in your personal and professional journey.