SEO Account Manager

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Manchester seeks an SEO Account Manager to develop and execute strategic SEO plans. The role involves managing a team, optimizing client websites, and ensuring successful delivery of SEO projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of SEO experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Benefits

30 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working arrangements

Flexible working hours

Opportunity to work from abroad for up to 3 months

Dedicated training budget

Cycle to Work Scheme

Charity volunteer days

Childcare Scheme

Clear personal development plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in SEO, preferably in eCommerce or agency.
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute SEO strategies for key accounts.
• Manage a Sr. SEO Executive and ensure quality of work.
• Perform technical and content optimisation on client websites.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMRush

Screaming Frog

Job description

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Kaizen Search Marketing is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency specialising in SEO, Digital PR, and Social Media. Our mission is to redefine the standards of agency work with a singular focus on excellence and innovation.

We are dedicated to three core principles:

Our Clients: We exist to drive success for our clients. Our commitment is demonstrated through consistent delivery of value and measurable growth, ensuring our clients’ success is our success.

Our People: Our agency thrives on the talent and collaboration of our team. We celebrate and share our achievements, fostering a culture of mutual success and continuous improvement.

Our Industry: We aim to create impactful change, leaving the industry better than we found it through training, events, transparency, collaboration, and innovative marketing strategies.

At Kaizen Search Marketing, we are an ambitious and growing team committed to transforming the industry through the relentless pursuit of excellence, sustainable growth, and an unwavering dedication to improvement. Join us as we set new standards and drive positive change in the digital marketing landscape.

The Role

As the SEO Account Manager (Manchester), you will be responsible for developing and executing strategic SEO plans that drive engagement, increase brand awareness, and drive revenue growth for our clients. You will take a creative and commercial approach to managing both SEO projects, taking ownership of delivery against the plan and ensuring successful delivery of workloads to meet deadlines and targets.

Working closely with a Sr. SEO Exec on your team (alongside the wider SEO team), you will support them, helping develop their skills through on-the-job coaching, support, and guidance. You’ll be highly enthusiastic about all things SEO and always looking for new innovations and best practices to share internally and with clients to continually improve current activities and future propositions.

As an SEO Account Manager, exceptional operational, project management, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build and maintain successful relationships with clients and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulation, execution, and measurement of results-driven SEO strategies on your accounts
• Content strategy creation and implementation
• Managing 1 Sr. SEO Executive to a high standard, managing their time, professional development and quality of work
• Ownership of several key accounts within the SEO team
• Leading on internal training streams, lifting the team with your expertise
• Perform technical and content optimisation on client websites
• Working within the agency to develop our tools and technical capabilities
• Identifying SEO performance gaps and competitive opportunities, prioritising against the client’s business needs
• Directing technical and content audits and driving the subsequent recommendations
• Directing monthly SEO reports and creating insightful next steps and information as required for the client
• Stay up-to-date on SEO trends and implement best practices.Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, SEOMonitor, and Screaming Frog to support insights and reporting.

About You

• At least 3 years of experience in SEO, preferably with eCommerce or agency experience
• Experience in web design, data analysis, web development, or a related field is a plus, with a willingness to learn and adapt in technical areas
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong ability to navigate both technical and creative challenges, interpreting data insights to drive impactful strategies.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach to team projects and strong ability to tailor comms for different stakeholders
• Self-motivated, creative, and enthusiastic about continuous learning and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working arrangements – with 5 days in the office across each fortnight
• Flexible working around our core office hours (10 til 4)
• Opportunity to work from abroad for up to 3 months
• Mindfulness Coaching delivered via Self Space
• Dedicated training budget per year to help develop you in your role
• Cycle to Work Scheme – through salary sacrifice, you choose a bike and the rental cost comes out of your salary each month
• Team socials throughout the year
• Charity volunteer days – 3 days a year to work for a charity of your choice
• Childcare Scheme – to help cover childcare costs through salary sacrifice
• A clear personal development plan to help you progress in your chosen pathway