SEO Business Manager (US)

Pepper; Mumbai; Remote; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Pepper is pioneering a new category of content and SEO growth platform. We are expanding our AI-native SEO team to drive enterprise growth and transform workflows.

We seek an experienced SEO Manager to craft and execute strategies, optimize content, and build links across a global client base. You will mentor juniors and collaborate with content partners to elevate organic performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading SEO initiatives and driving organic growth.
• Strong knowledge of ranking factors and industry best practices.
• Experience with CMS and HTML/CSS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive SEO strategies for organic growth.
• Perform keyword research and analyze opportunities for growth.
• Optimize meta tags, on-page content, and site structure.
• Build high quality backlinks and improve domain authority.
• Monitor performance with analytics tools and provide insights.
• Stay up-to-date with SEO trends and algorithm changes.
• Collaborate with content creators to ensure SEO best practices.
• Conduct technical SEO audits and coordinate fixes with devs.
• Report SEO results and recommend actions for improvement.
• Mentor junior SEO specialists where applicable.

Skills

SEO management

Keyword research

On-page optimization

Link building

Technical SEO

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Moz

Job description

Pepper is building a new category of content and SEO growth platform—where strategy, content, technology, automation, and AI come together to drive measurable business outcomes.

As we scale our SEO function, we’re also actively looking for AI-native talent, folks who are rethinking SEO workflows using AI and are comfortable operating in a GEO/AEO-first world.

Over the last five years, Pepper has built:

• A network of 150,000+ content creators, working with the top 5% talent
• A customer base of 2,500+ global brands, including large enterprises and fast-scaling B2B companies
• A SaaS-enabled content marketing platform that powers content creation, workflow orchestration, and distribution at scale

Location / Time Zone

Eastern Time (US) – 5 PM to 2 AM IST

Experience

4-6 years

Now, we’re extending this foundation to build a modern enterprise SEO growth engine—one that goes far beyond keywords and blog production. This role sits at the heart of that evolution.

Now, we’re extending this foundation to build a modern enterprise SEO growth engine—one that goes far beyond keywords and blog production. This role sits at the heart of that evolution.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven SEO Business Manager/Senior SEO executive(s) to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing effective search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and implementations to drive organic growth and improve online presence for our partners

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and drive traffic to the website.
• Conduct thorough keyword research and analysis to identify opportunities for growth.
• Optimize on-page elements including meta tags, titles, descriptions, and content.
• Develop and execute link-building strategies to increase domain authority and page rankings.
• Monitor and analyze website performance using SEO tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs).
• Stay up-to‑date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm changes, and best practices.
• Collaborate with content creators to ensure SEO best practices are implemented across all content.
• Conduct technical SEO audits and work with the development team to implement necessary changes.
• Track, report, and analyze website analytics and SEO performance.
• Provide regular reports and insights on SEO performance and recommend actionable strategies for improvement.
• Manage and mentor junior SEO specialists, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an SEO Manager or similar role, with a track record of successful SEO campaigns.
• In‑depth knowledge of SEO best practices, search engine algorithms, and ranking factors.
• Proficiency in using SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, etc.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to drive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and HTML/CSS is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in backlinking SEO and off‑page creation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with leading enterprises.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.