Remote SEO Lead for US Clients | AI-Driven Strategy

Colab; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

COLAB is seeking an experienced SEO Lead to drive strategy and execution in a remote, client-facing capacity. With 10+ years in hands-on SEO and 5–10+ team leadership, you will guide US-based agency clients through technical, on-page, off-page, and local SEO initiatives.

You will collaborate with content, paid media, development, and account management teams, present insights to clients, and stay ahead of AI-driven search trends shaping digital marketing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional SEO experience.
• Proven experience leading and managing SEO teams of 5–10+ members.
• Strong experience working with US-based clients.
• Marketing agency experience is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of technical, on-page, off-page, and local SEO.
• Knowledge of current SEO trends and AI in digital marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an SEO team of 5–10+ team members.
• Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies for US-based clients.
• Manage client relationships and participate in client-facing calls and meetings.
• Oversee technical, on-page, off-page, and local SEO initiatives.
• Review SEO performance, identify opportunities, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Monitor industry trends, search algorithm changes, and emerging SEO practices.
• Stay up to date with AI developments and their impact on SEO, search, content, and digital marketing.
• Guide the team on SEO best practices, quality standards, and performance improvement.
• Analyze SEO performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, and other relevant platforms.
• Prepare and present SEO reports, insights, and recommendations to clients.
• Collaborate with content, paid media, development, and account management teams.
• Ensure SEO deliverables, KPIs, and client requirements are consistently met.

Skills

SEO leadership

Team management

US client experience

English communication

Tools

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Semrush

Ahrefs

Job description

COLAB is seeking an experienced SEO Lead to drive strategy and execution in a remote, client-facing capacity. With 10+ years in hands-on SEO and 5–10+ team leadership, you will guide US-based agency clients through technical, on-page, off-page, and local SEO initiatives.

You will collaborate with content, paid media, development, and account management teams, present insights to clients, and stay ahead of AI-driven search trends shaping digital marketing.