This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.
Our client is a growth-focused digital marketing organization that helps businesses increase visibility, attract qualified traffic, and drive measurable business results through strategic search engine optimization initiatives. They partner with clients across multiple industries to develop long-term growth strategies, improve search performance, and maximize return on marketing investments. As they continue expanding their client portfolio, they are seeking an experienced SEO Strategist to lead strategy, oversee account performance, manage team execution, and drive client retention through impactful SEO campaigns.
Role Overview
The SEO Strategist will oversee strategic planning and execution for approximately 30 client accounts. The SEO Strategist will be responsible for developing 12-month SEO strategies, conducting bi-annual quality assurance reviews, maintaining direct client relationships, leading a team of specialists and analysts, and ensuring campaigns deliver measurable results. This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, analytical thinking, client management, and hands-on SEO expertise. Success in this role is measured by client retention, campaign performance, team effectiveness, and overall account profitability.
Location
Fully Remote | 9AM-5PM EST
Key Responsibilities
Client Strategy & Retention
Develop and implement comprehensive 12-month SEO strategies for assigned clients.
Conduct bi-annual quality assurance reviews for all client accounts.
Maintain regular client-facing calls to communicate strategy, progress, and results.
Drive client retention as a primary performance metric and KPI for bonus consideration.
Monitor client budgets to maximize ROI and ensure profitability.
SEO Strategy & Execution
Research and analyze competitor sites to identify opportunities and threats.
Build comprehensive SEO audits and prioritize recommendations based on impact versus effort.
Proactively test new strategies and tactics, monitoring performance to identify what drives success.
Develop and implement strategies following industry best practices.
Create content strategies using full-funnel approaches and content clustering techniques.
Lead off-site optimization initiatives, including local SEO and link-building efforts.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting
Track and analyze key performance metrics to evaluate campaign success.
Develop and implement analytical tracking solutions aligned with client KPIs.
Identify and resolve account issues that create roadblocks to achieving SEO goals.
Prepare presentation-style reports and present findings to clients as needed.
Continuously optimize account activities to achieve business goals.
Document successes and create case studies to showcase campaign wins.
Team Management & Development
Lead and mentor a team of SEO specialists and analysts.
Support skill development and training initiatives to maintain high-performing team outputs.
Ensure team activities align with client objectives and project timelines.
Budget & Project Management
Monitor project budgets and campaign profitability.
Provide strategic guidance on resource allocation and client priorities.
Qualifications Experience
5+ years of SEO experience.
2+ years of experience in a management role.
Proven track record of client retention and campaign success.
Experience managing teams and developing SEO talent.
Experience in legal, medical, or dental marketing is preferred.
Qualifications Skills
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Comfortable working with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to support research, ideation, and workflow efficiency.
What Success Looks Like
Consistent client retention across all assigned accounts.
SEO campaigns achieve measurable improvements in traffic, rankings, and conversions.
Team operates efficiently, delivering high-quality work with minimal oversight.
Accurate budget management and profitable campaign delivery.
Clear, actionable reports and case studies provided to clients.
Opportunity
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced SEO professional to lead strategy, manage a team, and own client outcomes across multiple accounts. The SEO Strategist will directly influence client growth, retention, and overall business success while leading strategic initiatives in a dynamic, results-driven environment. This role offers meaningful ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact across both client performance and organizational growth.
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