SEO Account Manager

Publicis Groupe; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital marketing is seeking a motivated SEO Account Manager to drive client success through effective SEO strategies. The role involves managing client relationships, executing SEO strategies, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, technical SEO knowledge, and a proven track record in improving SEO performance. The position offers a hybrid working schedule and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlements

Cashless comprehensive medical coverage

Life and personal accident insurance

Hybrid working schedule

Phone Allowance

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on SEO experience in a digital/advertising agency.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge and familiarity with CMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and oversee SEO strategy for multiple clients.
• Conduct technical SEO audits and deliver actionable insights.
• Guide and mentor junior SEO team members.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Google Analytics

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Screaming Frog

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented SEO Account Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for client service results and oversee multiple pieces of digital marketing business. Day to day, your role includes managing implementation of end-to-end SEO strategies for key clients, ensuring high performance, traffic growth, and business results. This role requires a blend of analytical, strategic, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main point of contact for both client relationship management and SEO strategy across a portfolio of clients, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Develop and execute integrated SEO and marketing strategies, collaborating with internal teams (content, UX, dev) and client stakeholders.
• Conduct technical SEO audits, keyword research, and on-page/off-page optimization using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, and Ahrefs.
• Monitor and analyze SEO performance, delivering clear, actionable insights and recommendations to clients.
• Support proposal development and participate in new business pitches by contributing SEO strategies and performance projections.
• Collaborate with creative and content teams to shape SEO-driven campaign roadmaps and go-to-market plans.
• Regularly assess and optimize existing programs, identifying new opportunities to improve ROI across marketing channels.
• Guide and mentor junior SEO team members, fostering learning and performance growth.
• Manage account financials, including budgeting, billing, profitability tracking, and financial reporting in coordination with the finance team.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives, ensuring workflow efficiency and consistent project delivery.
• Stay updated on SEO trends, algorithm changes, and the digital marketing landscape to keep strategies competitive.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably in a digital/advertising agency environment.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge (e.g., crawlability, indexing, site speed, structured data, etc.).
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Adobe Experience Manager), HTML, and basic JavaScript/CSS understanding is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in SEO tools such as Google Analytics, GSC, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, etc.
• Strong client management and communication skills – able to explain SEO concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable SEO performance improvements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, IT, or a related field preferred.

Additional Information

• Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, rest day and family care leave.
• Office closure for World Mental Health Day 10th October.
• Additional Company closure for all 4 major festive Celebrations
• Cashless comprehensive medical coverage, including access to a panel clinic, dental and optical care.
• Life and personal accident insurance and group hospitalization and surgery.
• A hybrid working schedule and with Friday disconnects.
• Rest Relax & Recharge - office closure last week of December every year.
• Phone Allowance