SEO - Manager

Bounteous, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bounteous x Accolite (BxA) is seeking a Senior SEO & AEO to lead holistic search strategy across our client portfolio, driving visibility and ROI through traditional SEO, AEO, and AI-powered search. You will own strategy development, execution oversight, and performance measurement across enterprise accounts, collaborating with content, analytics, UX, and development teams.

The role emphasizes AI-driven search optimization, entity-based strategies, and cross-functional delivery in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience driving SEO performance for enterprise or large-scale brands; agency experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading both traditional SEO and AEO initiatives in AI-driven search environments.
• AI Overviews and generative search experiences; structured data and schema implementation; entity-based optimization and knowledge graph strategy; E-E-A-T frameworks.
• Familiarity with AI-powered workflows, automation tools, APIs, and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Experience collaborating across internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver measurable results within defined timelines and budgets.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and client leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead holistic search strategy development including traditional SEO, AEO, and AI search optimization to drive full-funnel growth.
• Develop strategies to capture and optimize for AI Overviews, Featured Snippets, People Also Ask, zero-click search experiences, and conversational queries.
• Drive entity-based optimization to strengthen brand authority and knowledge graph presence.
• Partner with content and digital teams to align SEO strategy with E-E-A-T best practices.
• Optimize content and technical implementations for AI-driven search environments and LLM discovery platforms.
• Develop structured data and schema strategies to enhance visibility in rich results and AI summaries.
• Monitor evolving search engine algorithms and AI search trends, adjusting strategy to maintain competitive advantage.
• Establish processes for measuring AI search visibility and zero-click performance impact.
• Perform technical, content, competitive, local, and app SEO audits; develop specs for technical enhancements.
• Conduct advanced keyword, topic cluster, and entity research to inform scalable content strategies.
• Identify opportunities for content optimization, consolidation, pruning, and authority building.
• Collaborate with paid search, analytics, UX, product, and development teams to drive integrated search performance.
• Present insights and recommendations to internal and client stakeholders; translate SEO concepts into business outcomes.
• Align search strategies with omnichannel marketing and digital transformation initiatives.
• Take a data-driven approach to measuring ROI across core KPIs; develop reporting frameworks.

Skills

Traditional SEO

AEO

AI-powered search

Entity-based optimization

Knowledge graph

E-E-A-T

Analytics

Communication with stakeholders

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, CS, IT, or related field

Tools

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Google Search Console

Screaming Frog

Lumar/DeepCrawl

Yext

Lighthouse

Google Business Profile

Job description

Bounteous x Accolite (BxA) is leading the charge in dynamic digital experiences and is looking for forward-thinking search experts to help drive measurable impact for some of the world’s most recognizable and ambitious brands. In today’s AI-driven, zero-click search landscape, our approach helps brands envision, harness, and enable their digital presence across traditional search engines, AI-powered discovery platforms, and emerging search experiences.

We are seeking a Senior SEO & AEO to lead holistic search strategy across our client portfolio. This individual will drive performance across traditional SEO, AEO, and AI-powered search experiences. The ideal candidate understands how search has evolved beyond rankings- into entities, AI Overviews, generative search, and full-SERP ownership, and can translate that evolution into business growth. This contractor will work cross-functionally with internal teams and client stakeholders to develop and execute advanced search strategies that drive visibility, authority, and measurable ROI.

Role & Responsibilities

As the Senior SEO & AEO Specialist, you will lead strategic search initiatives across enterprise client accounts, driving business growth and client success as a key member of our search practice.You will own strategy development, execution oversight, and performance measurement across traditional SEO and AI-driven search ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

Search & AEO Strategy Leadership

Lead holistic search strategy development including traditional SEO, AEO, and AI search optimization to drive full-funnel growth. Develop strategies to capture and optimize for AI Overviews, Featured Snippets, People Also Ask, zero-click search experiences, and conversational queries. Drive entity-based optimization strategies to strengthen brand authority and knowledge graph presence. Partner with content and digital teams to align SEO strategy with E-E-A-T best practices.

AI & Emerging Search Optimization

Optimize content and technical implementations for AI-driven search environments including generative search engines and large language model (LLM) discovery platforms. Develop structured data and schema strategies to enhance visibility in rich results, AI summaries, and enhanced SERP features. Monitor evolving search engine algorithms and AI search trends, proactively adjusting strategy to maintain competitive advantage. Establish processes for measuring AI search visibility and zero-click performance impact.

Technical & Content SEO Execution

Perform and present comprehensive technical, content, competitive, local, and app SEO audits. Develop SEO functional specifications for technical enhancements, partnering with developers to implement, QA, and UAT updates. Conduct advanced keyword, topic cluster, and entity research to inform scalable content strategies. Identify opportunities for content optimization, consolidation, pruning, and authority building.

Cross-Functional & Client Collaboration

Collaborate closely with paid search, analytics, UX, product, and development teams to drive integrated search performance. Present insights and recommendations to internal and client stakeholders, translating complex SEO and AI-search concepts into business-focused outcomes. Align search strategies with broader omnichannel marketing and digital transformation initiatives.

Data, Measurement & Automation

Take a data-driven approach to measuring SEO and AEO ROI across core business KPIs. Develop reporting frameworks that account for traditional traffic, zero-click engagement, SERP feature ownership, and AI search visibility. Leverage automation tools, APIs, AI workflows, and advanced Excel or scripting capabilities to improve efficiency and scalability. Use reporting and visualization platforms to communicate performance insights and strategic opportunities.

Project Management & Delivery

Manage project timelines and deliverables within project management systems (e.g., JIRA), ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met. Operate effectively in a contractor capacity, managing priorities across multiple accounts while maintaining strategic clarity and execution rigor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience driving SEO performance for enterprise or large-scale brands; agency experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading both traditional SEO and AEO initiatives in AI-driven search environments.
• AI Overviews and generative search experiencesStructured data and schema implementationEntity-based optimization and knowledge graph strategyE-E-A-T frameworks and authority-building strategiesExperience with leading SEO platforms such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Lumar (DeepCrawl), Yext, Lighthouse, and Google Business Profile.
• Familiarity with AI-powered workflows, automation tools, APIs, and advanced data analysis techniques.
• Experience collaborating across internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver measurable results within defined timelines and budgets.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and client leadership teams.