Search Engine Optimization Manager

LOCUS-T; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Hybrid Work

Work-from-Anywhere

Leaves (annual, medical, maternity, p?

Health Coverage

Allowances

Performance rewards

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LOCUS-T is seeking an SEO Assistant Manager to lead strategies, mentor talent, and deliver measurable client growth in Malaysia. You will steer technical, on‑page, and off‑page efforts while advising top accounts and ensuring performance-driven outcomes.

The role emphasizes flexible hours, hybrid work, and a strong focus on collaboration, coaching, and expanding client relationships. This position requires leadership and hands-on SEO expertise.

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 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.

Skills

SEO strategy

Team leadership

Client advisory

Mentoring

Performance tracking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

SEMrush

SEO reporting tools

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.li>
• 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.