Senior SEO Manager; Client-Facing, Remote

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We specialize in delivering impactful Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and related services that drive real, measurable growth. SEO is not a checkbox for us—it’s a core business strategy. We help brands move beyond chasing rankings to achieving tangible outcomes such as qualified leads, revenue growth, and long-term market visibility.

Our work is rooted in thoughtful strategy, clear execution, and consistent progress. We partner closely with our clients to tailor SEO approaches to their specific business models, competitive landscapes, and growth goals—particularly within local SEO and home services industries
. As search evolves with AI and LLM-driven discovery, we stay ahead of the curve to ensure our clients remain visible where and how customers search.

We are seeking a Senior SEO Manager to lead the SEO strategy and day-to-day execution for a portfolio of clients. This is a client-facing, hands-on role responsible for owning strategy, guiding execution, managing expectations, and delivering results.

You will act as the primary SEO lead for your clients—translating business goals into clear SEO roadmaps, collaborating with internal copy and development teams, and communicating progress in a way that clients understand and trust.

This is a full-time, remote role
, based in South Africa
, with required working-hour overlap with US Central and Eastern Time zones
.

• Own SEO strategy for a portfolio of clients, primarily in local SEO and home services
• Serve as the primary SEO point of contact, leading client calls and strategic discussions
• Develop and present SEO roadmaps, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations
• Tell a clear, compelling story with data—connecting SEO efforts to business outcomes
• Set realistic expectations, communicate trade-offs, and proactively manage client concerns

• Lead keyword research, competitive analysis, and SEO audits
• Define and oversee on-page SEO strategies, internal linking, content optimization, and technical recommendations
• Guide and evaluate link-building and authority-building strategies
• Monitor performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO platforms (Ahrefs and Local Falcon)
• Translate insights into actionable next steps for clients and internal teams
• Incorporate LLM and AI-driven search considerations into SEO strategies (e.g., entity optimization, topical authority, content structure, and semantic relevance)
• Optimize content and site architecture for discoverability in AI-powered search experiences and answer engines
• Stay informed on evolving search behavior related to generative AI and adapt strategies accordingly
• Work closely with copywriters, developers, and other specialists to ensure SEO recommendations are implemented fully and correctly
• Provide clear briefs, feedback, and prioritization to move work from strategy to completion
• Ensure timelines, deliverables, and quality standards are met across teams
• Primary working hours should align to schedule and attend client calls with overlap into US Central and Eastern Time
• Strong ability to manage calendars, set boundaries, and coordinate schedules proactively

Required:

• 3+ years of hands-on SEO experience
  , with a strong emphasis on strategy
• Proven experience with local SEO and home services clients (both required)
• Demonstrated success through case studies showing measurable SEO results

• Keyword research and SEO audits
• On-page SEO and content optimization
• Link-building strategies
• Web analytics and performance analysis
• Experience using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and similar SEO platforms
• Excellent communication skills—able to explain complex SEO concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clients simultaneously

• Experience working in an agency or client-services environment
• Familiarity with technical SEO concepts and collaborating with development teams
• Demonstrated curiosity and adaptability as search evolves with AI and LLMs

• Clients clearly understand why you’re recommending specific SEO actions
• SEO strategies are aligned with real business goals—not vanity metrics
• Work moves smoothly from strategy → execution → completion
• Clients trust you to guide them through SEO wins, challenges, and trade-offs
• You proactively adapt strategies as search behavior and technology evolve

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Marketing and Sales

• Marketing Services