Senior Specialist SEO

Neil Patel Digital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur seeks an SEO Senior Specialist to manage a portfolio of SEO accounts across APAC. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in organic search, proficiency in key SEO tools, and strong communication skills. This role offers substantial growth opportunities within a dynamic team focused on leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance client performance. Candidates must reside in Malaysia and are expected to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Performance incentives

Gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive outpatient medical benefits

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in organic search, preferably in an agency.
• Ability to read and understand Chinese-language content.
• Strong knowledge of SEO tools for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of SEO accounts across APAC markets.
• Implement data-backed SEO strategies.
• Report on SEO performance and client KPIs.

Skills

Organic search experience

Proficiency in SEO tools

Data analytics skills

Communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

2-4 Years’ experience in SEO

Tools

Ubersuggest

SEMrush

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

Job description

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

NP Digital (NPD) is a global award-winning performance marketing agency. In 2024 Campaign Magazine labeled us the Global Agency of the Year in two categories, and The Drum awarded us the Agency Business Award for Global Development. Google recently handed us the Agency Excellence Award for Media Unification and AdAge listed us on their Best Places to Work list in 2024 and 2025!

NP Digital combines proprietary platforms with best-in-class talent to deliver leading edge experiences centered around: paid and organic search, social, content, retargeting, performance display, feed management and conversion rate optimization.

NP Digital focuses on creating innovative, adaptive, and data-driven digital marketing plans for our clients. Obsessed with helping companies grow and exceed their goals, NP Digital delivers on the mission of continually helping brands connect and engage with their audience.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This role is available due to an internal transition, offering a great opportunity for a new team member to join and make an impact.

NP Digital has been on an incredible upward trajectory globally since its inception and has recently opened offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines in the past year to spearhead its expansion in APAC. Malaysia have been identified as key market to elevate NP Digital’s SEO capabilities and fuel business growth.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your expertise in SEO and take your career to the next level. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves position with strong potential for growth within the organization as we scale across APAC.

To be considered, candidates must currently reside and be eligible to work in Malaysia.

ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES

As an SEO Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day management of a portfolio of SEO accounts across multiple markets in APAC, ranging from startups/SMBs to Enterprises
• Delivery of the scope-of-work agreed with clients
• Implementation of data-backed SEO strategies to maximize business results
• Reporting on SEO performance
• Delivery and success of client KPIs under the supervision of NP Digital’s APAC SEO Manager
• Key relationships will include NP Digital Prospects and Clients across APAC, NP Digital SEO Team regionally and globally, NP Digital team in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore

ABOUT YOU

You’re a high achiever, with an ambition and drive to achieve success for your clients, your team and yourself. We would also like you to possess and demonstrate:

• 2-4 Years’ experience in organic search, within an agency environment preferred
• Able to read and understand Chinese-language content
• Proficiency in SEO tools such as Ubersuggest, SEMrush, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, Ahrefs, Majestic, STAT, BrightEdge, etc. to analyze organic search and make specific recommendations supported by data
• Experience in executing the following SEO deliverables & tasks:
  • Developing a holistic SEO strategy across different verticals
  • Technical SEO audits to identify technical & structural issues, as well as recommend improvements and fixes
  • In-depth keyword research and mapping
  • On-page audits & optimisation such as metadata development
  • Content ideation, planning, and optimisation
  • Competitive, keyword and content gap analysis
  • Off-page strategies such as link partnership identification & management
• Strong knowledge of data analytics is required for this role
• Track record in establishing excellent relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
• Exceptional communication, presentation, writing, and organizational skills
• An independent and pioneering attitude. You’re a self-starter, able to independently execute with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities

BONUS POINTS

• Experience with Google Analytics and Adobe Omniture

ABOUT YOUR GROWTH

As an organization we support your growth and development by investing in your learning to advance your career. We believe in empowering you to showcase your knowledge and skills to win together.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. Benefits include but not limited to:

• Competitive remuneration, performance incentives and substantial perks, including wellbeing benefits (gym membership, Spotify subscription, health checks, etc.)
• Comprehensive outpatient medical benefits on top of great insurance coverage
• Extensive annual leave entitlement (Birthday, marriage, maternity, paternity, paid sabbatical leave)
• Positive and supportive leadership
• A work culture that drives teamwork and collaboration
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Unbiased work culture from top to bottom to encourage and push you to #DreamBig
• Fun employee engagement activities & parties, annual dinners and company trips
• Strategic office location that’s easily accessible by public transportation
• Work among experts and specialists in a company with years of experience in the industry and has won multiple awards

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

We value our best-in-class company culture, which is results-driven, innovative, fast-paced and fun. Our focus is on outcome, not output. We encourage our employees to work with an entrepreneurial spirit while applying a businesslike approach. When you work with great people and leaders that support you, there is no end to what you can accomplish. We celebrate different backgrounds and perspectives from our team members, but one thing we all have in common is a core set of values:

Think Big

“Think Big” challenges our teams in all aspects of the business. For our clients, it requires that we expand their vision beyond what’s expected, while pushing us to become a committed partner who provides strategic recommendations and measurable outcomes.

Own It

“Own It” plays a key role in encouraging employee autonomy. We believe owning it inspires employees to build skillsets within their roles and beyond to drive their career where you want. “Own It” highlights ability to make the work yours and deliver creative results.

Have Fun

“Have Fun” means we enjoy working together and cultivating a great work experience for everyone. Our passion for what we do is visible throughout the organization. Anything we enjoy, we are naturally going to do better, so we make our work something we look forward to, rather than simply something we have to do.

ABOUT OUR PRACTICES

NP Digital takes a human-centric approach to hiring. AI tools may assist with administrative or creative tasks, but all evaluations and decisions are made by our awesome people.

NP Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, proud of our diversity and inclusive culture! Our goal is to positively impact change through our actions, and we’re committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.