John Edmonds

Head of SEO at Volvo

Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area

About

I'm an entrepreneur in spirit who became involved within search engine optimization and website management. I have had the good fortune of working with some of the greatest minds in the field. Interested in keeping at the forefront of online marketing methods. The journey continues. Specialties: Search Engine Optimization

Experience

  • Head of SEO at Volvo Cars
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • H&M (Full-time · 6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Global SEO Manager
      Mar 2020 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Setting the strategic direction to maximise growth based on insights. Leading our growing internal and external teams in delivering SEO to the greatest fashion brand.

    • Global SEO Responsible
      Mar 2016 - May 2020 · 4 yrs 3 mos

      -Raised the profile of SEO internally. -Scaled the channel with a scope of work that reflects the opportunity. -Showcased the impact of working with SEO. -Budget responsible for area Globally -Secure that SEO is an integral part of the online business strategy.

  • Search Media Specialist (Global) at IKEA Group
    Jun 2013 - Feb 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    - Evangelize SEO and grow the channel globally. - Developing SEO strategy and producing digital guidelines that are communicated to the markets consisting of 44 national web teams. - Carrying out search and digital projects that involve different IKEA markets to demonstrate the impact that working actively within this area can have on traffic and revenue. - Site Migrations, planning and setting rules for the migration of the current IKEA platform to the new IKEA website. - Working with global communications, PR, ecommerce, product development and digital teams to ensure the development of the IKEA web presence.

  • Web Guide Partner (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • SEO, Team Manager
      Apr 2011 - Feb 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos

      Web Guide Partner provides hands on implementation of search engine positioning and maximizing lead generation. - Managing a link production team. - Conducting competitor and market analysis. - Developing and implementing SEO strategy. - Removing low quality or redundant links. - Onsite content and internal link optimization. - Staying up to date with industry trends and algorithm changes.

    • Project Manager, (Link Development)
      Nov 2010 - Apr 2011 · 6 mos

      - Overseeing the production of an emerging office which I have helped grow to over 100 people. - Teaching SEO and link building skills. - Providing quality assurance for link production relating to four different online segments and their SEO requirements. - Establishing correct modes of working and incorporating our company core values in an offshore office.

    • SEO, Link Developer
      Oct 2008 - Nov 2010 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      - Promoting websites via online marketing for the largest online poker affiliate www.pokerlistings.com and our casino affiliates. - Sourcing and maintaining long-term partnerships with relevant websites. - Keyword research - Conducting competitor backlink analysis - Managing production of high quality content, infographics and blog posts to be submitted to link partners. - Looking for new opportunities to generate links via link-baiting and social media. - Attaining relevant high quality links.

  • Senior Sales Executive at Marcus Evans
    Apr 2007 - Oct 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Sold VIP hospitality packages to major sporting events around the globe to an expansive client base that includes the CEO’s and Managing Directors of the worlds fortune 1000 companies.