Sr. SEO Manager; Contractor, Remote

Senior SEO Manager – Full time, contract 3-6 months. Ignite Visibility is a fast‑growing, award‑winning digital marketing agency at the forefront of creativity, technology, and data within the national to local digital marketing space. As we grow, we’re looking for a talented Senior SEO Manager to lead search engine presence to the next level for an enterprise national to local franchise client.

Experience in large franchise and multi‑location businesses focused on home services is required. This role is remote within the U.S. only.

• Lead and execute SEO strategies and projects
• Lead weekly meetings with clients
• Ensure campaign deliverables are executed
• Provide client reporting
• Make recommendations for client strategy
• Come up with editorial calendar ideas
• Create a client linking strategy
• Manage multiple clients and ensure results
• Assist project managers and jr. project managers
• Assist with company strategy

• Perform weekly or bi‑weekly one‑on‑one with key staff and monthly with the remainder of the team who is already having one on one with a mid‑level manager
• Ensure section of Q  is best in class
• Attend leadership training and follow company leadership guidelines
• Create goals and growth paths for staff
• Hold employee performance reviews in accordance with the company schedule
• Build relationships and generate leads from key industry partners when possible
• Monitor key accounts and attend calls to save any canceling accounts
• Maintain 80% client retention
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to create and maintain job descriptions and salary ranges for all positions within your department

• Must have 6+ years of experience in Internet Marketing
• Must have 6+ years of experience in SEO
• Agency experience is a must
• Must have leadership experience
• Franchise and multi‑location businesses a must
• Must be knowledgeable of on‑site SEO and link building
• Must have done a keyword assignment
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have knowledge of social media and how it relates to SEO
• Must have knowledge of technical SEO items
• Must have knowledge of Word Press and blogging
• Must have knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Linked In, You Tube
• Must have client‑facing experience

• Leadership, strong leadership skills to build trust and relationships with team members and clients
• Prioritization and task management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to completion
• Creative, demonstrated creative thinking and ability to come up with innovative strategies
• Expert knowledge of digital marketing
• Expert knowledge of client management and building positive relationships
• Growth mindset, commitment to continuous improvement through adaptability, optimism, curiosity, and openness to feedback
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborator and relationship builder
• Pro‑active thinker and self‑starter with strong initiative and follow‑through skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high‑paced and, at times, stressful environment
• Connect with team members in an effective manner
• Comfortable being on the phone and Zoom calls