Search Engine Optimization Assistant Manager

Locus T; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Work-from-Anywhere (up to 2 weeks)

Annual leaves and health coverage

Performance rewards

Growth opportunities

Engaging team culture

Job summary

LOCUS-T is seeking an SEO Assistant Manager to drive growth through strategic SEO leadership. You will mentor a growing team, oversee technical, on-page, and off-page efforts, and serve as a trusted advisor for premier accounts in a performance-driven environment.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup in Malaysia, with flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to influence client outcomes across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, IT, Business, or Media Studies.
• 5–6 years SEO experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Certified in Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute SEO strategies that exceed client KPIs.
• Lead technical, on-page, and off-page SEO efforts with clarity.
• Act as a trusted advisor for premier accounts and provide high-level guidance.
• Mentor a growing team and help them troubleshoot, think strategically, and own client relationships.
• Support new business through upsells, cross-sells, and proposal contributions.
• Track performance, interpret insights, and refine strategies to keep results moving.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Communication

Client advisory

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/IT/Business/Media Studies

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEO tools (SEMrush, etc.)

Job description

Lead SEO strategies that drive real growth.

We’re LOCUS-T, Malaysia’s digital marketing pioneers with 25+ years of experience and a Malaysia Book of Records recognition for “Most Active SEO Service Contracts.” We’re expanding our SEO leadership, and we want an SEO Assistant Manager who can steer strategy, mentor talent, and deliver results that clients can feel.

If you’re part technical, part strategic, and fully performance-driven, this role is built for you.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute SEO strategies that consistently exceed client KPIs.
• Lead technical, on-page, and off-page efforts with clarity and purpose.
• Act as a trusted advisor for premier accounts and provide high-level guidance that matches real business needs.
• Mentor a growing team and help them troubleshoot, think strategically, and own their client relationships.
• Support new business through upsells, cross-sells, and proposal contributions.
• Track performance, interpret insights, and refine strategies to keep results moving.

What You’ll Bring

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, IT, Business, or Media Studies.
• 5 to 6 years SEO experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Certified in Google Analytics and Google Search Console.

Good to Have:

• Advanced SEO certifications like SEMrush.
• Proficiency with SEO tools, analytics platforms, and reporting systems.
• Chinese dialect proficiency for diverse client engagement.
• Flexible Hours Start anytime between 7.30am and 10am. Beat traffic, live your best life.
• Hybrid Work Balance remote days with collab time in-office.
• Work-from-Anywhere Up to 2 weeks a year for special occasions or emergencies. (with approval)
• All the Leaves Annual, medical, hospitalization, maternity, paternity, birthday, marriage. We take “rest” seriously.
• Health Coverage Outpatient from probation, inpatient once you’re confirmed.
• Allowances Mobile, internet, parking.
• Performance Rewards Incentives and bonuses that let you know you’re appreciated here.
• Growth Zone Training, mentorship, and Long Service Awards. We grow people, not just KPIs.
• Engagement Activities & Fun Work Culture that never gets boring.