Junior SEO Executive

Location: Surat (Gujarat), India Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite Experience Level: 2 to 4 years Salary range: CTC ₹2.5 LPA – ₹3.6 LPA (Based on experience and skills) Apply Here : https://forms.clickup.com/5745749/f/5fb2n-321156/33KE9YPC4RDTAERFUN About Us GEMGEM is a next-generation luxury C2C marketplace, pioneering the way people buy and sell authentic pre-owned fine jewelry online. Backed by decades of industry experience, we're combining deep domain expertise with cutting-edge tech to build a global platform with trust and transparency at its core. Role Overview GEMGEM is seeking a results-oriented SEO Executive to join our growth team. You will manage and optimize our organic search strategy to increase visibility, traffic, and user acquisition within the US C2C marketplace . Working closely with content and product teams, you will ensure that marketplace listings, category pages, and blog content rank high for competitive and transactional keywords. This role is ideal for a detail-focused and analytical SEO professional who thrives in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. Key Responsibilities 1. On-Page & Technical SEO Conduct comprehensive site audits to identify and resolve technical issues (crawl errors, page speed, mobile-friendliness, schema markup). Optimize marketplace listings, category pages, and blog content for US-centric keywords. Implement structured data ( Schema.org ) for e-commerce/product pages to enhance rich snippets in search results. Maintain internal linking structures to distribute link equity effectively across thousands of pages. 2. Keyword Strategy & Content Conduct in-depth keyword research to identify high-volume, high-intent transactional keywords relevant to the US C2C market. Identify content gaps and collaborate with content teams to produce SEO-friendly guides, blog posts, and landing pages. Optimize metadata (titles, meta descriptions, headers) based on user search intent to improve CTR. 3. Off-Page SEO & Link Building Develop and execute strategies to acquire high-quality backlinks from niche-relevant US websites, blogs, and forums. Monitor backlink profiles and disavow toxic links to maintain domain authority growth. 4. Analytics & Reporting Track and report key SEO metrics using Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, SEMrush, and Ahrefs . Monitor keyword rankings and provide weekly/monthly reports on traffic growth, organic conversions, and ROI. Stay updated with the latest Google algorithm changes and SEO trends, especially for e-commerce and marketplaces. Required Qualifications 2–4 years of proven experience in SEO, preferably in e-commerce, marketplace, or classifieds environments. Strong understanding of US search trends, consumer behavior, and cultural nuances . Proficiency with SEO tools: SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console . Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data in Google Analytics and Excel . Basic HTML/CSS knowledge for troubleshooting technical issues is a plus. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. What We Offer Hands-on experience driving growth for a fast-scaling US marketplace . Opportunity to work closely with product, content, and marketing teams in a high-performance, collaborative environment . Career growth opportunities based on impact, ownership, and results . Exposure to cutting-edge e-commerce SEO strategies and tools .