[Remote] Senior SEO Manager (Organic Growth) at Wander

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Travel, Hospitality, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have 5-8+ years of experience owning SEO for high-growth consumer brands, with a proven track record of driving material organic revenue or booking growth. Strong technical SEO skills, including crawlability, indexation, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, schema, canonicalization, and log-file analysis, are essential, along with experience partnering directly with engineering teams. Experience in content strategy and on-page optimization across various content types, as well as authority growth through digital PR and link earning, is required. Proficiency with tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs/Semrush, and a modern BI stack is necessary. Agency/vendor management experience is also a requirement. Nice-to-have qualifications include experience in the travel/hospitality or marketplace industry, local/destination SEO at scale, familiarity with structured data for lodging entities, knowledge of modern web stacks and basic web technologies, and experience collaborating with creative/brand and performance teams.

Responsibilities

The Senior SEO Manager will own the end-to-end organic search strategy and roadmap, defining key metrics like non-brand organic bookings/revenue and building measurement plans. They will develop and execute quarterly roadmaps covering technical SEO, content, and authority/digital PR initiatives, sequencing them by impact and effort. This role involves leading day-to-day program management, including standups, backlog management, briefs, QA, and post-mortems. Responsibilities include partnering closely with Engineering to enhance site performance and searchability, and driving content execution that ranks and converts through keyword mapping, content architecture, and on-page optimization. The manager will also lead authority growth campaigns with agencies, operationalize Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) by enriching schema and targeting SERP features, and establish SEO guardrails within the company's design system and CMS. They will create repeatable playbooks for new launches and programmatic content, champion E-E-A-T signals, and build dashboards to measure SEO's impact on bookings and revenue. Designing test-and-learn frameworks and reporting progress to leadership are also key duties.

Skills

SEO Strategy
Roadmap Development
Technical SEO
Content Strategy
Digital PR
Keyword Research
On-page Optimization
Core Web Vitals
Structured Data
JavaScript Rendering
Data Analysis
Cross-functional Collaboration
Project Management

Wander

Vacation home rentals with hotel amenities

About Wander

Wander.com offers vacation home rentals that come with hotel-grade amenities, catering to a wide range of travelers from casual vacationers to frequent visitors. The platform allows users to browse and book vacation homes through the Wander app, which features a diverse portfolio of properties in various scenic locations. Each rental is designed to provide an enhanced experience, including modern workstations, top-tier cleaning services, and 24/7 concierge support. What sets Wander apart from traditional vacation rental services is its focus on combining the comfort of a home with luxury hotel-like features. The company's goal is to create a relaxing and thoughtful vacation experience for its users, as evidenced by the positive feedback from over 212,603 app users who appreciate the service.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$31.1MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation

Risks

High competition from startups using social media to capture market share.
Over-reliance on luxury market segment vulnerable to economic downturns.
Challenges in maintaining consistent standards across diverse property locations.

Differentiation

Wander offers hotel-grade amenities in vacation rentals, setting it apart from competitors.
The company integrates smart mattresses for personalized sleep experiences, enhancing guest satisfaction.
Wander's diverse property portfolio includes unique locations like Yellowstone Valley and Kauai Cliffs.

Upsides

$100M credit facility from Credit Suisse supports expansion and service enhancement.
Partnership with Once Upon A Coconut attracts health-conscious travelers with sustainable refreshments.
Social media marketing on TikTok and Instagram increases brand visibility among younger demographics.

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