Search Engine Optimization Manager

SearchMax; Metro Manila; Hybrid; PHP 3,903,000 - 5,204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Remote work options

Competitive AUD salary

Job summary

SearchMax, a Melbourne-based Google Premier Partner, seeks an experienced SEO Manager to own strategy and delivery for a diverse client portfolio across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. You will lead engagements, drive decisions, and be the primary contact for client results.

You will manage multiple accounts in a hybrid setup, collaborate with writers, web and analytics teams, and regularly report progress to stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in SEO with client account responsibility, preferably at an agency.
• Strong knowledge across on-page, off-page, local and technical SEO.
• Proven ability to diagnose traffic/ranking drops with evidence.
• Fluent spoken English; lead client calls with international teams.
• Clear written English for reports and updates; manage multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Own SEO strategy and delivery for a portfolio of accounts, guiding what to focus on next.
• Conduct keyword research and develop content briefs with writers for on-page optimisation.
• Perform technical SEO audits and coordinate fixes with the web team.
• Plan and manage link-building campaigns with the link-building team.
• Diagnose traffic and ranking drops; explain causes with evidence.
• Lead client calls with Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, and present results.
• Prepare monthly reports detailing actions, rationale, and next steps.
• Coordinate between clients, internal teams and agency partners to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

SEO strategy

Client account management

Keyword research

Technical SEO

Reporting and communication

Tools

Ahrefs

Semrush

Google Search Console

Google Analytics 4

WordPress

Shopify

Job description

At SearchMax, you will join a Melbourne-based Google Premier Partner delivering results for clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. You will get exposure to well-funded campaigns, a wide mix of industries, and a team that will help you sharpen your skills and keep moving forward.

SEO Manager

Ready to run your own SEO accounts at an agency known for strong work and ambitious campaigns? At SearchMax, you will join a Melbourne-based Google Premier Partner delivering results for clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.

This role is for an SEO who no longer needs someone checking every decision. You will look after a portfolio of small to large accounts, decide what each one needs next, and be the person our clients speak to about their results.

Location: Sri Lanka (Colombo, hybrid) or the Philippines (hybrid)

Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

• Own SEO strategy and delivery for small to large accounts, deciding what each one works on next and why.
• Conduct keyword research and build content plans, working with our writers on briefs and on-page optimisation.
• Perform technical SEO audits and work with our web team to get fixes implemented.
• Plan and manage link-building campaigns with our link-building team.
• Diagnose traffic and ranking drops, find the cause, and get the fix moving.
• Lead regular calls with clients in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, explaining results, setbacks and next steps in plain language.
• Write monthly reports that cover what happened, why, and what we are doing next.
• Coordinate between clients, internal teams and agency partners so work is delivered on time across all accounts.

Requirements:

• 4+ years in SEO, with at least 2 years running client accounts with little supervision, ideally at an agency.
• Well-rounded knowledge of on-page, off-page, local and technical SEO, with examples of decisions you made that moved results.
• Proven ability to diagnose traffic and ranking drops and explain the cause with evidence.
• Fluent, confident spoken English. You will lead calls with native English speakers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
• Clear written English for reports, emails and client updates.
• Experience managing 4 or more accounts or projects in parallel.
• Knowledge of and experience in e-commerce SEO.
• Proficiency with tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4.
• Experience with WordPress and Shopify.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, and comfortable owning outcomes.
• Able to work hours aligned with Australian business hours, which means early starts.

Nice to Have (Not Mandatory):

• Experience in Programmatic SEO
• Experience in web development
• Experience with international and multilingual websites
• Experience with SEO A/B testing
• Understanding of how AI Overviews and AI assistants such as ChatGPT surface and cite brands

Why Join Us:

• Earn competitive, above-average pay in AUD.
• Run your own accounts, with a Head of SEO to back you on the big decisions.
• Work on well-funded campaigns across a wide mix of industries.
• Comprehensive Healthcare coverage
• Enjoy the flexibility of both in-office and remote work.
• Regular team outings and events to connect and unwind.

About us

• SearchMax is a Melbourne-based Google Premier Partner delivering results for clients across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.