Backlink Manager (SEO Agency)

SEOforEcommerce.com

United States

Remote

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

W-2 employment
Standard Monday–Friday schedule
Direct impact on client revenue and growth
Clear systems and expectations
Direct impact on client revenue and成长

Job summary

A revenue-focused search marketing agency is seeking an experienced Backlink Manager to oversee backlink production and ensure quality standards. The role requires proven experience in building and managing backlinks, with a strong understanding of SEO principles. Responsibilities include managing vendors, tracking backlink status, and improving processes. This is a full-time remote position, ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills. If you have hands-on backlink experience, consider applying for this impactful role.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience building and managing backlinks for SEO.
  • Strong understanding of backlink quality, relevance, anchors, and placement.
  • Hands-on experience with guest posts, niche edits, and manual outreach.
  • Experience managing people, vendors, and external partners.
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort owning results.

Responsibilities

  • Managing and overseeing backlink production across multiple campaigns.
  • Reviewing and approving backlink opportunities.
  • Ensuring backlink quality standards are consistently met.
  • Managing backlink builders and vendors.
  • Tracking backlink status and reporting.
  • Managing backlink budgets and cost efficiency.
  • Improving processes, quality control, and scalability over time.

Skills

Backlink management
SEO understanding
Organization
Vendor management
Outreach
People management
Vendor management
Organizational skills

Job description

Backlink Manager

We’re a revenue-focused search marketing agency that builds a high volume of backlinks every month for ecommerce and service-based clients. We have proven systems in place and are looking to hire an experienced Backlink Manager to join our team.

This is not an entry-level role. We are only considering candidates with direct backlink experience.

What You’ll Be Responsible For
  • Managing and overseeing backlink production across multiple campaigns
  • Reviewing and approving backlink opportunities (guest posts, niche edits, outreach-based links, etc.)
  • Ensuring backlink quality standards are consistently met
  • Managing backlink builders and vendors
  • Tracking backlink status (live, pending, lost) and reporting
  • Managing backlink budgets and cost efficiency
  • Improving processes, quality control, and scalability over time
Requirements (non-negotiable)
  • Proven experience building and managing backlinks for SEO
  • Strong understanding of backlink quality, relevance, anchors, and placement
  • Hands‑on experience with guest posts, niche edits, and manual outreach
  • Experience managing people, vendors, and external partners
  • Strong organizational skills and comfort owning results
What We Offer
  • Full-time W-2 employment
  • Fully remote role (U.S. only)
  • Standard Monday–Friday schedule
  • Clear systems and expectations
  • Direct impact on client revenue and growth

We are only considering candidates with hands‑on backlink experience. Applications without backlink experience will not be considered.

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