SEO Executive

Publicis Groupe Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

World Mental Health Day closure

Medical coverage

Phone allowance

Friday disconnect

Job summary

Publicis Groupe Malaysia is seeking an ambitious SEO Executive to manage end-to-end SEO strategies for multiple clients. You will drive traffic growth and business results through technical audits, keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization, and collaboration with content, UX, and development teams.

You will be a key client liaison, delivering actionable insights, supporting new business pitches, and mentoring junior staff while maintaining strong budgeting and reporting practices.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on SEO experience in a digital/advertising agency.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge: crawlability, indexing, site speed, structured data.
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress, Adobe Experience Manager); HTML and basic JavaScript/CSS.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in SEO tools such as Google Analytics, GSC, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog.
• Strong client management and communication skills – able to explain SEO concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering measurable SEO performance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, IT, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for 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
• 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.

Skills

SEO experience

Analytical skills

Client management

Technical SEO

CMS knowledge

HTML/JS/CSS basics

Communication skills

SEO tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, IT

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

SEMrush

Screaming Frog

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented SEO Executive 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

• 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
• 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

• 1–2 years of hands-on SEO experience, preferably in a digital/advertising agency
• Strong technical SEO knowledge (e.g., crawlability, indexing, site speed, structured data, ).
• 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
• 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