SEO & Web Performance Manager

The Cary Company is seeking an on‑site SEO & Web Performance Manager to own and execute the technical foundation of our organic growth. This role is hands‑on and accountable and you’ll be responsible for improving site health, search visibility, and performance across our web properties by identifying issues, prioritizing fixes, and partnering closely with development and marketing teams to get work shipped. If you enjoy turning analysis into action and want clear ownership of results, this role is built for you.

Salary Range: $78,000 – $105,000 annually (depending on experience) + Benefits & Incentives

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the technical SEO roadmap for theCaryCompany.com and related properties
• Identify, prioritize, and resolve crawlability, indexation, site architecture, and performance issues
• Partner directly with developers and web teams to implement SEO fixes (not just recommend them)
• Own SEO requirements for new pages, categories, templates, and site changes
• Monitor and improve Core Web Vitals, page speed, and site health metrics
• Build and maintain SEO dashboards using GSC, GA4, and related tools
• Track impact of changes on traffic, conversions, and revenue‑driving pages
• Clearly communicate priorities, progress, and results to leadership

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands‑on SEO experience, with a strong technical focus
• Demonstrated experience improving crawlability, indexation, and site performance on large or complex sites
• Comfortable working directly with developers and translating SEO needs into technical requirements
• Strong experience with Google Search Console and GA4
• Proven ability to prioritize work and deliver measurable improvements
• Clear, concise communicator who can explain technical issues in plain English

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• 401K Provision
• Profit Sharing
• HRA
• Cafeteria Plan
• Seasonal company sponsored events
• Work/Life Balance
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment)

A little about the company:

• Been around since 1895.
• Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.
• Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).
• We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.
• We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.
• We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
• Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

• Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion)
• We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)
• Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page)
• Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics:

• Positive/optimistic
• Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better
• Curious/Inquisitive
• Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers)
• Supportive of Co-workers

The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.