Director, Organic Acquisition

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $154.2k - $192.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Cars Commerce

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1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Marketing • Logistics

Cars Commerce is a comprehensive online platform that facilitates the buying, selling, and research of vehicles. It provides a wide range of listings for new and used cars, along with tools and resources for customers to compare different makes and models, read reviews, and obtain financing options. With a focus on enhancing the car shopping experience, Cars Commerce connects sellers with local dealers and offers estimates for vehicle sales, ensuring a streamlined process for prospective buyers and sellers alike.

📋 Description

• Lead Cars.com’s organic acquisition strategy across technical SEO, content SEO, LLM optimization, and innovation • Drive scalable growth in website traffic and leads • Partner with Product, Engineering, UX, Editorial, Analytics, Paid Media, and other cross-functional teams • Refine and execute the SEO roadmap with Product, Engineering, and UX teams • Audit competitors, site health, and organic performance using best-in-class tools • Identify content opportunities aligned with consumer search intent and business goals • Build frameworks for content testing, including modular SEO content, FAQ schemas, and AI-assisted copywriting • Champion thought leadership on AI, LLM search, and consumer search behavior • Own SEO analytics, vendor and tooling decisions, and reporting on rankings, traffic, CTR, conversions, and related metrics • Lead and manage a high-performing team with two direct reports • Advise the B2B and investor relations sites • Partner with the dealer SEO Services team on best practices and industry thought leadership • Advocate for SEO across the organization and educate stakeholders • Foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement • Report to the Sr. Director of Brand and Content

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience total with a majority in SEO or related field • 5+ years of people management experience • Deep expertise in SEO strategy, technical and content SEO • Deep technical understanding of how LLMs parse content • Preferred experience at a site with 2M+ monthly organic visits • Experience in a media company a plus • Proven track record of driving organic growth through innovation, experimentation, and cross-functional influence • Highly proficient in Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Lumar, and related platforms • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Experience with external thought leadership speaking or writing a plus • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States • Employment visas are not sponsored

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision from day one — no waiting period • 401(k) with company match, immediate vesting • Employee Stock Purchase Plan — buy Cars.com stock at a discount • Unlimited Flex Time Off • 11 paid holidays • 1 volunteer day • Paid parental and caregiver leave • $350 one-time home office stipend • $70/month for virtual-first work • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year

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