Search Engine Optimization Team Lead

Huptech HR Solutions; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Huptech HR Solutions is seeking an experienced SEO Team Lead to supervise client accounts and guide an in-house SEO team. You will drive campaign execution, optimize organic growth, and ensure high client satisfaction through strategic planning and clear communication.

The role requires strong technical SEO knowledge, hands-on keyword research, audits, and collaboration with content, development, and design teammates to implement recommendations across on-page, technical, and local SEO.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of hands-on SEO experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading an SEO team or managing client accounts.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, IT, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client accounts and lead an in-house SEO team.
• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies for multiple clients.
• Coordinate with content, development, and design teams to execute recommendations.
• Monitor and report on KPIs like organic traffic and rankings.

Skills

Technical SEO

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/IT

Tools

GA4

Google Looker Studio

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

SEMrush

Screaming Frog

SEO Stack

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and proactive SEO Team Lead to oversee client accounts while leading an in-house SEO team. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical and strategic SEO knowledge, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. This role is responsible for ensuring successful campaign execution, maintaining high client satisfaction, and driving measurable organic growth.

Key Responsibilities

Client Account Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for assigned SEO clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, provide performance updates, and discuss growth strategies.
• Understand client business objectives and translate them into actionable SEO plans.
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports with insights and recommendations.
• Build long-term client relationships and ensure high client retention.
• Proactively identify growth opportunities and recommend additional SEO initiatives.
• Develop customized SEO strategies aligned with client goals.
• Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, and website audits.
• Oversee on-page, technical, off-page, and local SEO activities.
• Monitor website health, Core Web Vitals, indexing, crawlability, and overall SEO performance.
• Stay updated with Google algorithm changes and implement necessary optimizations.
• Work closely with content, development, and design teams to execute SEO recommendations.

Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the SEO team to ensure timely delivery of tasks.
• Allocate projects and monitor workloads across team members.
• Review SEO deliverables before they are shared with clients.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide constructive feedback.
• Train team members on the latest SEO trends, tools, and best practices.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.

Project Management

• Create SEO roadmaps and execution plans for each client.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.
• Track project progress and resolve bottlenecks proactively.
• Coordinate with content writers, developers, designers, and outreach teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Maintain proper documentation of strategies, action items, and project status.

Performance & Reporting

• Monitor KPIs including organic traffic, keyword rankings, conversions, and technical health.
• Analyze SEO data using Google Analytics (GA4), Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and SEO Stack.
• Present actionable insights and continuously optimize campaign performance.
• Maintain accurate internal reports and project dashboards.

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, OffPage SEO, Local SEO, and International SEO.
• Experience managing multiple SEO projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and people management abilities.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Tools

• Google Analytics (GA4)
• Google Search Console
• Ahrefs
• SEMrush
• Screaming Frog
• SEO Stack
• Google Looker Studio
• Google Sheets & Excel
• Jira, ClickUp, Asana, or similar project management tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, IT, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of hands‑on SEO experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading an SEO team or managing client accounts.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Client retention and satisfaction.
• Organic traffic growth.
• Timely completion of deliverables.
• Technical SEO health scores.
• Team productivity and quality of work.
• Achievement of campaign goals and business KPIs.
• Successful onboarding and management of new client accounts.