Specialist, SEO

Neil Patel Digital; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an SEO Specialist to manage SEO accounts across APAC. The role requires proficiency in various SEO tools and a strong understanding of data analytics. You will be responsible for implementing strategies, reporting performance, and ensuring client success. This position offers growth opportunities within the organization and requires candidates to be currently residing in Malaysia.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Entrepreneurial work culture

Fast-paced and fun environment

Qualifications

• Candidates must currently reside and be eligible to work in Malaysia.
• In-depth keyword research and mapping is essential.
• Experience with Google Analytics is a bonus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Proficiency in SEO tools such as Ubersuggest

Experience in technical SEO audits

Strong knowledge of data analytics

Exceptional communication skills

An independent and pioneering attitude

Education

1 - 3 years of experience or related internship experience

Tools

SEMrush

Google Search Console

Ahrefs

BrightEdge

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 organisation as we scale across APAC.

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

ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES

As a SEO 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 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:

• 1 - 3 years of experience, fresh graduates with related internship experience are highly encouraged to apply
• 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 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 your 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.