SEO Team Lead

Location:

Bangalore (Hybrid / In-office preferred)

Experience:

4–7 years in SEO (Agency experience mandatory)
Type:  Full-time

We’re looking for an SEO Team Lead who can  own outcomes, people, and process,  not just rankings. This role is for someone who understands that:
SEO is a  business growth channel , not just traffic
Leadership is about  clarity, accountability, and collaboration
Attitude and ownership matter as much as technical skill

Job Responsibilities:

Strategy & Execution
Own SEO strategy across  D2C, B2B, and Service brands
Build clear  roadmaps  (90-day, 6-month, 12-month)
Drive outcomes around:
Organic traffic growth, Lead quality & conversions & Revenue attribution
Ensure strong fundamentals:
Technical SEO, On-page optimisation, Content strategy, Link building & authority building

Team Leadership & Ownership:
Lead and manage  SEO executives, analysts & content writers
Assign work, review outputs, and ensure deadlines are met
Maintain  high execution standards  without micromanagement
Actively mentor juniors, skill + mindset
Take responsibility when things go wrong (no blame-shifting)

Process, Reporting & Accountability
Build and follow  clear SOPs  for SEO execution
Ensure:
Weekly updates, Monthly performance reports, Actionable insights, not vanity metrics
Work closely with:
Performance marketing team, Web dev & UI/UX team, Content & creative team
Flag risks early, don’t wait for escalations

Client Communication (Strategic, Not Tactical)
Join client calls when required
Clearly explain:
What is happening, why it’s happening and what’s next
Set  realistic expectations
Represent Dare Network with maturity and confidence

What we are looking for:
4–7 years of  hands-on SEO experience
Prior experience  leading a team
Strong understanding of:
Technical SEO (Core Web Vitals, site architecture, indexing), Content-led SEO, Conversion-focused SEO, GEO and AEO
Should have extensive knowledge with: GA4, GSC, Ahrefs / SEMrush, Screaming Fro and any other AI tools.
Strong attitude & ownership mindset
Calm under pressure, solution-oriented

What will not work here:
“That’s not my responsibility” mindset
Poor communication or passive-aggressive behaviour
Hiding behind tools instead of solving problems
Leading through fear, hierarchy, or attitude

What you'll get working with Dare Network:
Authority to build and scale the SEO function the  right way
Direct access to the founder for strategy & decisions
Opportunity to work on  high-impact, multi-industry brands globally
A culture that values:
Accountability, Learning, Execution over noise
A competitive salary for the expertise & passion you bring to the table.

We’re not looking for someone who  knows SEO . We’re looking for someone who can  lead people, take ownership of results, and grow with the agency .