Account Manager

Squarestar Digital Ltd.; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Squarestar Digital Ltd. in Colchester is seeking an SEO Account Manager to own a portfolio of client growth, lead strategy, and drive measurable results across Growth Hub tiers and bespoke campaigns.

You will collaborate with content writers and developers, manage calls and reports, and translate data into actionable insights that improve traffic, leads and revenue. If you are highly organized, commercially minded, and confident in leading client conversations, this role offers real growth

Qualifications

• Experience managing SEO accounts, ideally in an agency.
• Ability to own multiple clients and priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness of SEO as growth channel.
• Confident communicator who leads conversations and challenges clients when needed.
• Highly organized, proactive and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing a portfolio of SEO client accounts
• Leading client communication including calls, reporting, and strategy discussions
• Building and executing SEO strategies that drive real business results
• Identifying opportunities to retain and expand accounts
• Delivering clear, actionable insights rather than just data

Skills

SEO account management

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Tools

GA4

GTM

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Job description

We’re not looking for someone to just “do SEO.”

We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of client growth.

As an SEO Account Manager, you will be responsible for a portfolio of clients, driving performance, leading strategy, and building strong relationships that retain and grow accounts over time.

You will work across a mix of productised SEO through our Growth Hub tiers and more bespoke campaigns, giving you a balance of structure and strategic freedom.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and growing a portfolio of SEO client accounts
• Leading client communication including calls, reporting, and strategy discussions
• Building and executing SEO strategies that drive real business results
• Identifying opportunities to retain and expand accounts
• Delivering clear, actionable insights rather than just data

You will work alongside content writers and developers, while also remaining hands-on where needed. This is not a purely delegated role.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong client retention and satisfaction
• Measurable growth in traffic, leads, and revenue
• Confidence in leading client conversations
• Ability to identify upsell opportunities and contribute to account growth

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing SEO accounts, ideally within an agency
• Comfortable owning multiple clients and priorities
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of SEO as a growth channel
• Confident communicator who can lead conversations and challenge clients when needed
• Highly organised, efficient, and proactive

Technical Experience

• Strong working knowledge ofGoogle Analytics 4andGoogle Tag Manager
• Experience using tools such asSEMrushandAhrefspreferred
• Solid understanding of technical SEO, content strategy, and on-page optimisation

Growth and Progression

We are scaling, which creates real opportunity.

• Clear path to Senior Account Manager or Team Lead
• Opportunity to shape processes and influence how SEO is delivered
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and campaigns

Who This Isn’t For

• Someone who just wants to follow a checklist
• Someone who avoids client conversations
• Someone who focuses on rankings rather than results

Why Join Us

• Flexible working environment
• Growing agency with strong momentum
• Support from writers and developers, with outreach being built internally
• A role where you can make a genuine impact rather than just execute tasks