Manager - Performance Content (SEO)

Publicis Groupe; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in India is seeking a Manager – SEO & GEO/AEO to lead end-to-end SEO and GEO strategies for top brands. You will drive organic growth through technical SEO, content strategy, and consumer intent mapping while developing GEO/AEO approaches for visibility across AI platforms.

The role requires 4–6 years of SEO experience with GEO/AEO or AI Search exposure, strong client-facing and presentation skills, and the ability to mentor junior team members within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of SEO experience, with GEO/AEO or AI Search exposure.
• Experience managing enterprise or large consumer brands end-to-end.
• Strong technical SEO, content strategy, and growth understanding.
• Proven client-facing skills, pitches and strategic presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SEO & GEO strategy for leading brands across industries.
• Drive organic growth through technical SEO, content strategy, and consumer intent mapping.
• Develop GEO/AEO strategies to improve visibility across AI platforms.
• Own client relationships, strategy presentations, and quarterly business reviews.
• Build proposals, contribute to new business pitches, and create acquisition-focused POVs.
• Collaborate across Content, Tech, Analytics, Media, and PR teams to deliver Connected Search solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and drive innovation within the SEO & AI Search practice.

Skills

SEO

GEO/AEO

AI Search

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Pitches & presentations

Job description

We’re Hiring | Manager – SEO & GEO/AEO

Experience: 4 – 6 Years

We're looking for a passionate Manager – SEO & GEO/AEO to join our growing Organic Search & AI Search practice.

If you're someone who has evolved from traditional SEO to AI-led search and enjoys building integrated search strategies, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end SEO & GEO strategy for leading brands across industries.
• Drive organic growth through technical SEO, content strategy, and consumer intent mapping.
• Develop GEO/AEO strategies to improve visibility across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
• Own client relationships, strategy presentations, and quarterly business reviews.
• Build proposals, contribute to new business pitches, and create acquisition-focused POVs.
• Collaborate across Content, Tech, Analytics, Media, and PR teams to deliver Connected Search solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and drive innovation within the SEO & AI Search practice.

What We're Looking For

• 4– 6years of experience in SEO, with exposure to GEO/AEO or AI Search.
• Proven experience managing enterprise or large consumer brands end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of Technical SEO, Content Strategy, and Organic Growth.
• Experience in client-facing roles, pitches, and strategic presentations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working on D2C or e-commerce brands will be a strong advantage.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Hands-on experience with AI Search platforms and Generative Engine Optimization.
• A passion for the future of search and emerging AI technologies.
• A strategic mindset with a bias for execution.