SEO Specialist Hybrid Marketing Full time Moschato, Attica, Greece OverviewApplication Description Ferryhopper is an equal-opportunity employer that welcomes diversity and is committed to inclusion in the workplace. We do not accept discrimination and harassment of any kind. This policy applies to all employment practices within our company! The company Ferryhopper is revolutionizing online ferry booking, aiming to change the way people travel by ferry. We are collaborating with more than 180 ferry companies across 35 countries, bringing a fresh and seamless ferry booking experience. We always strive to cater to the needs of all travelers and keep improving our services. If you want to know more about the team, read about About the role As an SEO Specialist in our Marketing Department, reporting to the Head of Organic Growth, your goal will be to optimize website content and support the growth of our organic traffic. You will work hands-on on improving search performance and ensuring SEO best practices are applied across our digital presence. Responsibilities As an SEO Specialist at Ferryhopper, you will: - Own keyword research end-to-end: identify opportunities, understand user intent, and make recommendations on what to optimize - Optimize internal linking based on SEO best practices and performance insights - Recommend content optimization to content marketers based on data-driven insights - Leverage data on LLM performance to drive changes aimed at improving our GEO - Monitor the competitive landscape and build actionable reports on competitor performance, search trends, and market opportunities - Perform regular technical SEO audits, identifying and resolving issues related to crawlability, indexing, site architecture, and structured data - Use Data Studio, Google Analytics, GSC, and Ahrefs to monitor and analyze performance, track KPIs, and inform decisions. Report on this performance to the Head of Organic and during team meetings - Take initiative, be proactive in driving change independently to maximize organic growth impact - Manage organic partnerships and outreach initiatives to enhance domain authority and improve rankings across key markets - Stay ahead of trends in search, LLMs, and AI-driven search results, ensuring our SEO remains future-proof - Collaborate with copywriters, product, and marketing teams to implement SEO best practices and ensure consistency across all digital touchpoints Requirements - 3 years of hands-on, proven SEO experience with measurable results - Strong understanding of SEO pillars & search engine algorithms - A hands-on attitude, with a focus on execution and continuous improvement - Attention to detail, excellent organizational, and multitasking skills - Self-starter, able to take ownership of key SEO tasks and reporting while understanding the bigger SEO strategy - Experience with tools: Google Analytics, Search Console, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc - Experience in crafting Data Studio reports and Google Sheets - Strong communication skills in English & Greek - Team spirit and passion Benefits The health of our company and the success of our products are directly related to the health of our team and the work environment we create for ourselves. With this in mind, we strive to provide an inclusive and positive working environment. In this respect, we offer: - Competitive compensation package - Equipment of your choice - Training and educational budget throughout the year - Work in a collaborative and dynamic environment - Great office space :) - Three (3) additional days off on top of your statutory annual leave - Exclusive coupons for your personal ferry trips Remote & Hybrid Policy: - Athens-based teams: The policy is to visit the office a minimum of once per week. - Work from Anywhere: Six weeks per year to work from any location of your choice. - For teams based abroad: Fully remote, with scheduled and coordinated visits to our Athens office.

This is a remote role, required to work in EST hours. Who We Are Marketbridge partners with leading B2B brands to create unified Go-to-Market® systems that connect strategy, AI, creativity, activation and measurement. With a team of 350+ across North America and Europe, Marketbridge supports clients worldwide, ranging from Fortune 1000 enterprises to venture-backed, high-growth companies across technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial and consumer sectors. For more information, please visit www.marketbridge.com and follow www.linkedin.com/company/marketbridge/. Who We're Looking For The Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Specialist executes and optimizes paid search campaigns to drive demand, leads, and revenue. This role focuses on hands-on campaign management, performance analysis, and continuous optimization across platforms like Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Key Responsibilities - Build, launch, and manage paid search campaigns across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads - Conduct keyword research, audience segmentation, and competitive analysis - Write, test, and optimize ad copy to improve CTR and conversion rates - Manage bids, budgets, and pacing to hit performance targets - Monitor and optimize campaigns for KPIs such as CPA, ROAS, and pipeline contribution - Execute A/B tests across ads, landing pages, and targeting strategies - Analyze campaign data and provide actionable insights and reporting - Collaborate with analytics, creative, and strategy teams to improve performance - Ensure proper tracking and tagging using tools like GA4 and Google Tag Manager Qualifications - 2+ years of paid search / SEM experience - Hands-on experience with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads - Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets - Familiarity with GA4 or similar analytics platforms - Understanding of conversion tracking and attribution basics - Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills - Experience in a B2B or agency environment - Google Ads certification - Exposure to landing page optimization and CRO principles Our Culture & Our Core Values Marketbridge supports Fortune 50 companies and global brands in redefining how they go to market. How we work together matters just as much as the work itself. Our values shape how we operate day to day. Be Kind means treating teammates with respect and showing up for one another. Be Open reflects how we collaborate, share perspectives, and give clear, honest feedback. Be Real speaks to a culture of authenticity, where people can speak up and be trusted to do their work. Be Brave pushes us to challenge assumptions, think critically, and pursue ideas that lead to real results. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on solving real problems for complex clients. From day one, you’ll gain hands-on experience, work closely with supportive leaders, and continue developing through meaningful client work and ongoing learning. We value accountability, curiosity, and ownership, and we trust people to take initiative and follow through. Here, you’ll do meaningful work, alongside smart people, with room to grow as the business grows. Benefits & Perks At Marketbridge, we support our team with benefits that prioritize well-being, flexibility, and growth. Here’s what you can look forward to: - 🏖️ Time Off & Flexibility – Flexible PTO, summer Fridays, and paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks for birthing parents). Plus, we’re closed from Christmas to New Year’s so you can fully unplug. - 💙 Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical benefits and free premium access to the Calm app for relaxation and mindfulness. - 💰 Financial Security – 401(k) with a 3% company contribution* (US Only), life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D coverage for extra peace of mind. - 📚 Learning & Growth – A professional development fund ($500) and continuous learning programs to invest in your career. - 💻 Tech & Perks – Company-provided laptop & accessories, monthly Wi-Fi & cell stipend, and exclusive discounts through Perkopolis. Note: This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Marketbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We aim to offer competitive and fair compensation based on experience, location, and market benchmarks. The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $80,000 USD.

• Support the execution of SEO strategies across multiple client accounts • Assist with keyword research, on-page optimizations, and content recommendations • Monitor website performance and SEO metrics using tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO platforms • Prepare reports and help translate data into clear insights and actionable recommendations • Collaborate with internal teams (content, paid media, analytics) to align strategies • Participate in client calls and support communication with stakeholders • Stay up to date with SEO trends, algorithm updates, and AI-driven search developments • Gradually take ownership of ~8–10 client accounts as you grow into the role

• Maintain, support, and enhance enterprise search applications and indexing pipelines running on Solr, Spark, Flume, AWS OpenSearch, and Linux-based infrastructure. • Perform operations and maintenance activities including patching, vulnerability management, system administration, monitoring, configuration management, and routine platform support. • Troubleshoot and resolve indexing failures, data issues, query syntax problems, relevance issues, and search performance degradation. • Monitor indexing jobs and platform health to ensure indexing SLAs and search/retrieval SLAs are consistently met. • Fine-tune search configurations, analyzers, synonyms, ranking logic, and index structures to optimize search relevance, indexing throughput, and retrieval performance. • Perform scheduled maintenance activities including weekly, monthly, and biannual data purges, index cleanup, retention-related tasks, and storage optimization. • Support quarterly bulk indexing operations, including large-scale reloads, synonym refreshes, name normalization, and post-load validation. • Work with source data stored in Microsoft SQL Server to investigate ingestion issues, validate upstream data quality, analyze indexing results, and review operational or search-related metrics captured after indexing. • Use SQL to query source and operational data, investigate discrepancies, support troubleshooting, and validate indexing outcomes and SLA-related metrics. • Use Azure Log Analytics and related monitoring tools to analyze logs, investigate failures, identify operational trends, and support root cause analysis for indexing, search, and data-processing issues. • Maintain awareness of Java-based source-to-target data comparison and validation tools, review their findings regularly, and address data quality, synchronization, and accuracy issues between source systems and indexed search platforms. • Investigate and resolve data ingestion, transformation, indexing, and retrieval issues across upstream and downstream systems. • Build and improve automation, scripts, and support tooling that increases reliability, reduce operational overhead, and improve observability. • Support modernization of legacy search capabilities toward AWS OpenSearch, semantic search, vector search, hybrid retrieval, and RAG-enabled solutions. • Document procedures, runbooks, support processes, recurring maintenance activities, and operational findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve search quality and system stability.