Pavago is hiring a Local & Technical SEO Specialist

Job Title: Local & Technical SEO SpecialistPosition Type: Full-TimeWorking Hours: US Hours

About Pavago:We're on the hunt for a Local & Technical SEO Specialist to supercharge our client's digital marketing agency. Our focus? Delivering knockout SEO and web solutions for HVAC and automotive sectors. In this role, you'll be the mastermind behind comprehensive SEO strategies that transform local service businesses and e-commerce automotive sites from invisible to irresistible.You'll be diving deep into on-site and off-site SEO, fine-tuning site infrastructure, keeping Shopify and WordPress platforms razor-sharp, and driving digital performance with data-powered strategies. We need a technically savvy, detail-obsessed self-starter who can thrive in a lightning-fast, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities:Local SEO (HVAC Businesses)

• Optimize Google Business Profiles (GBP) for HVAC clients.
• Manage NAP citations and local directory listings.
• Build and manage local backlinks.
• Conduct location-specific keyword research and implement localized on-page SEO.
• Monitor and report on local ranking performance, especially map pack visibility.

E-Commerce & Technical SEO (Automotive Clients)

• Conduct SEO audits and identify technical issues (site speed, indexing, crawlability, structured data, etc.).
• Manage product schema, canonical tags, internal linking, and image optimization for e-commerce sites.
• Optimize product pages, category structures, and metadata for search engine performance.
• Perform keyword research and implement optimized content and technical improvements.

Website & Platform Management

• Update and maintain client websites built on Shopify, WordPress, and Cloudways.
• Troubleshoot performance issues, apply site improvements, and manage hosting-level optimizations.

Analytics & Reporting

• Use Google Analytics and Google Search Console to track performance and identify opportunities.
• Generate monthly performance reports with clear insights and actionable next steps.
• Monitor competitor SEO strategies and algorithm changes to adjust tactics accordingly.

Team Communication & Workflow

• Communicate effectively with internal team via Slack, Gmail, and Notion.
• Track time and tasks using Toggl and maintain organized documentation and SOPs.
• Participate in regular check-ins and planning calls to align on goals and priorities.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• Local SEO Specialist: Strong experience managing SEO for service-based businesses with a local presence (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, contractors).
• Technical SEO Expertise: Comfortable running audits, fixing site errors, and optimizing backend SEO elements.
• Platform Proficiency: Skilled in Shopify, WordPress, and Cloudways hosting.
• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Able to dig into data, extract trends, and act on insights.
• Process-Driven: You thrive with checklists, structured workflows, and clear documentation.
• Self-Starter: Able to take initiative, manage deadlines, and deliver without micromanagement.
• Collaborative Communicator: Clear, proactive communicator who keeps everyone in the loop.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of hands-on SEO experience ideally with both local businesses and e-commerce websites.
• Proven success managing Google Business Profiles, local citations, and location-based SEO strategies.
• Proficiency with tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, GA4, GSC.
• Experience updating and maintaining Shopify and WordPress sites.
• Understanding of technical SEO fundamentals: site architecture, structured data, site speed, indexing, etc.
• Time management and documentation skills using Toggl, Notion, and collaboration tools like Slack and Gmail.
• Experience working with US-based clients or agencies (preferred).

What Does a Typical Day Look Like?Your morning kicks off by diving into client dashboards, performance trends, and your Notion task list. From there, you'll be running audits, updating local citations, tweaking Google Business Profiles, and implementing technical fixes on Shopify and WordPress sites. You'll ping teammates on Slack, deep-dive into GA and GSC data, and strategically boost local and e-commerce SEO results. By end of day, you'll have helped HVAC companies and automotive brands level up their online visibility, traffic, and conversions.

Interview Process:

• Initial Phone Call: Engage in a brief conversation to understand your experience and suitability for the role.
• Video Interview: Delve deeper into your professional background and assess your skills in a 30-minute call.
• Final Interview: Have a comprehensive discussion with our client to ensure mutual alignment.

• Background Checks: Conduct swift verification of your references and past employment details.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about local and technical SEO, thrive in a fast-paced digital environment, and want to make a measurable impact for real-world businesses—this role is for you. Join a collaborative team, take ownership of meaningful projects, and help our clients rank higher and grow faster.