Senior SEO Manager

Senior SEO Manager

Location: Remote, United States

Salary: $77,000–$95,000 per year

About the Role

An experienced SEO professional is sought to lead organic search strategy and client growth across a portfolio of 3–5 accounts within a digital marketing agency environment.

The role combines technical and strategic SEO, client relationship management, local search optimisation, e-commerce SEO and emerging AI-powered search strategies. The successful candidate will drive measurable organic performance, identify account growth opportunities and guide clients through an evolving search landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SEO strategies across multiple client websites, aligned with business objectives and search engine best practices.
• Manage relationships with 3–5 clients, communicating performance, priorities and growth opportunities.
• Drive client retention, account growth and opportunities for additional SEO and cross-channel services.
• Conduct keyword research, competitive analysis and website optimisation.
• Monitor organic, local and AI-powered search developments and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Lead local SEO strategies, including multi-location listings, directory management and local visibility reporting.
• Develop online reputation programmes covering review generation, response strategies and sentiment analysis.
• Improve website content, technical foundations and visibility across AI-generated search results and answer platforms.
• Produce performance reports and present insights to clients.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement website improvements.
• Support proposals, sales opportunities and strategic account growth.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to SEO team development.

Requirements

• 4+ years of SEO experience within a digital marketing agency.
• 1–2 years of client-facing experience.
• Experience leading SEO strategies for local and e-commerce businesses.
• Experience with multi-location or service-area SEO, local listings and location-level performance measurement.
• Strong understanding of keyword research, website architecture and content optimisation.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, competitive research and SEO data tools.
• Experience with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify or Magento is advantageous.
• Understanding of online reputation management and review workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-powered search and LLM-based discovery.
• Strong project management, organisation and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to connect SEO recommendations to client business objectives.

Benefits

• Remote-first working environment, with some state exclusions.
• Flexible working schedules and unlimited paid time off.
• Extended winter holiday break.
• 100% paid parental leave.
• 401(k) matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance.
• Additional professional development and wellness benefits.

Additional requirement: Applicants must be authorised to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.