IMPAQT Careers

Search Specialist

Position Summary:

The Search Specialist will support the Search Account Manager in the development and execution of strategic and tactical initiatives designed to improve the online visibility of client Web sites within Paid and Organic search engine results.

Responsibilities:

Participate in the successful management of Paid and Organic Search campaigns by contributing to the strategy development, problem solving, and performance analysis
Perform frequent data manipulation and interpretation exercises, with Excel and proprietary tools
Work comfortably in dynamic, time intensive environments where consistent fire drills and competing priorities are commonplace
Self manage execution of activities against deadlines across multiple work-streams
Complete activities according to best practices, standard operations procedures, and team member guidance, consistently meeting quality standards and striving to add value in each activity
Active monitoring and sharing of industry news, on-line marketing trends, industry tools, and internal cross-team key learnings
Day-to-day activities include: competitive analysis, performance reporting, keyword research, quality audits, data manipulation, ad copy creation, web site architectural consulting, presentation development, industry research, etc.

Core Competencies:

Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with internal team members, clients, and third party providers
Exhibit passion for learning, knowledge sharing, and idea generation in the Search marketplace
Data manipulation and analysis skills

Education / Experience Required / Preferred:

B.A./B.S. degree required; Marketing, Business, Information Sciences, and Economics preferred
Minimum of 2 years of business experience; Search Engine marketing and/or on-line marketing experience a plus
Mastery of Excel, including extensive data manipulation, along with tactical execution including: pivot tables, V/H Look-ups, concatenation, macros, etc.
Self management of time, able to meet deadlines in time sensitive environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Energetic personality and passionate about the Search industry and working with Fortune 500 clients

IMPAQT offers the opportunity to work alongside of some of the most creative and experienced search minds in the business, as well as the opportunity to engage with clients from some of the world's largest and most recognizable brands. We offer the ability to develop in an exciting and challenging environment with a clear and focused career path. We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid vacation and personal days. We strive to bring our employees work life balance with an onsite gym and volunteer opportunities to make an "IMPAQT" in the community.

We seek the talented, the experienced and the elite to join our IMPAQT Team. Please forward us your resume and cover letter to careers@IMPAQT.com. IMPAQT is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

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