SEO Coordinator

About MECCA Brands

MECCA Brands brings you the BEST in global beauty across three unique beauty concepts: Mecca Cosmetica, MECCA MAXIMA, and MECCA. They have been redefining how Australia and New Zealand shop for beauty for over 20 years – but there’s more to MECCA than cosmetics. More than bronzers and brushes, it’s boldness, bravery, hustle, and whatever-it-takes attitude to which they credit their success. Together, they offer an exclusive edit of over 100 brands, exceptional service, and beauty expertise, each within a unique store environment tailored to how you choose to shop for beauty. 

Your role

In this newly created role, you will help support the implementation of effective changes to help improve MECCA’s online presence as well as support in analyzing opportunities and providing meaningful insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders. As SEO Coordinator, you will work closely with the wider eCommerce team from Merchandise and Trading, Content, and Performance to coordinate SEO tasks and provide data-driven trends and insights to assist with content development. You will support the SEO Manager & SEO Specialist to deliver and implement best practice SEO through Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Product Inventory Management systems.

Day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Assist the web content and merchandise team by implementing recommendations within the CMS
• Support optimization of landing pages in line with SEO best practices across product and category pages, and article content
• Manage and optimize GMB listings, including updating listings with changes to store hours and information
• Support production of content calendars and article briefs for the creation of optimized content in line with search opportunities and seasonal trends
• Review site search performance and support optimization of on-site search banners, redirects, etc
• Support paid performance channels as needed

Training, development & rotations

Our Graduate program offering:

The MECCA Brands Graduate Program is a 2-year program that will accelerate your career! Throughout your unique Graduate program journey, you will have the opportunity to make an impact in their fast-growing business, supported by their commitment to your growth as a future leader. They look for highly driven, curious, and innovative Graduates who aren’t afraid to dream big, get their hands dirty, and challenge the status quo. Whatever your academic background, you will find opportunities within their Graduate program to drive change, experience multiple areas, innovate, and grow with MECCA!

The first week of their Graduate program is dedicated to formal learning and development, to equip you with the skills to excel at MECCA Brands right from the start. They also provide you with a wide range of continual support and training throughout the program, including:

• Pairing you with a coach and buddy to mentor, guide, and support you
• Workshops between rotations, with cross-functional Graduate team projects
• Regular presentations by inspiring speakers from all around the world
• Leadership, brand, and core skills training
• All this is in a non-conformist and evolving environment where ideas and innovation are valued by all team members.

Salary & benefits

Roles in SEO Coordinators earn an average of A$51,000 to A$66,000. (Source: Glassdoor)

Okay, they hear you - get to the good stuff! As one of MECCA Brands's Graduates, you will receive:

• 40% discount on all products sold in their stores
• A quarterly product allowance earned by spending time in their stores, in their distribution centre, and at special events
• The opportunity to be involved in experiential marketing like no other. Think, MECCALAND!
• Invitations to lunches with amazing speakers like Peggy O’Neal, Jane Tewson, Dr Dennis Gross, Emmanuel Jal, Dr Tererai Trent, and Kristina Karlsson
• Consideration for their Jo Horgan values award program, which celebrates 3 lucky winners each year who are treated to a career-enriching overseas development trip
• Access to mindfulness classes and group fitness sessions with their balance partners so you can eat more chocolate (read point below!)
• Regular social events, food trucks, ice-cream stalls, and coffee carts (#melbourne)

Career progression

MECCA Brands prides itself on providing its team members with a learning journey that starts on their very first day; from world-class brand and experience training in person and online to game-changing skills training to help elevate their MECCA experience, and accelerate their careers. They empower their teams with the support and tools necessary for personal and professional growth, encourage time for reflection, and facilitate ongoing two-way feedback sessions to ensure continuous improvement.

Work life balance

In 2019, MECCA Brands was proudly recognized as Australia’s #4 Best Place to Work, placing them in the Top 5 for a sixth consecutive year. To be the only retailer on the list is an honour and a reflection of their incredible team. They believe in their people and what they are capable of, which is why their team members are rewarded right from the very beginning. Their team members enjoy some amazing benefits, including access to flexibility, personal well-being, and balance initiatives.

Culture & vibe

At MECCA Brands, they're committed to inclusion, diversity, and equality, and they want to help create a future that includes everyone.

So, how will they do this?

• As part of their inclusion and diversity plan, they will continue to make improvements across five key areas – their team, their products, their content, their education, and their community.
• They are working with independent inclusion and diversity experts so they can understand the best ways they can create meaningful change at MECCA. These experts include Dr. Emma Fulu, Founder of the Equality Institute, and Rona Glynn-McDonald, a proud Kaytetye woman and Founder of Common Ground.

About you

Requirements:

• Experience within eCommerce or digital
• Enjoy supporting a team within a fast-paced and agile environment
• Hands-on
• Self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Creative mindset

You will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Interest in understanding SEO best practices
• Experience with using website CMS and HTML is preferred and SFMC is highly desirable
• Experience in using analytical tools (including Google Analytics) is preferred
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve, developing new ideas, and providing solutions

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to MECCA Brands.