SEO Manager (AI-Enhanced Search & Strategy)

Lost Search Media; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Paid time off

401k with match

Healthcare options

Training budget

Job summary

Lost Search Media in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a data-driven SEO & AEO Team Lead to steer client growth with AI-enhanced search strategies. This in-office role requires a passion for staying ahead of trends and delivering audience-first campaigns.

You will lead campaigns across multiple verticals, collaborating with clients and internal teams to craft measurable, growth-oriented strategies using GA4, GSC, SEMrush, and AI tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing SEO campaigns and client relationships.
• Experience with local SEO, GBP optimization, and citations.
• Hands-on SEO implementation: technical fixes, site structure, schema.
• Ability to present to C-level stakeholders.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEO strategy and execution across multiple clients.
• Collaborate with content, design, analytics, and dev teams.
• Translate campaign data into clear business insights.
• Report progress to clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

SEO leadership

Client relationships

AI-enabled strategy

Analytics mindset

Project management

Audience-first

Tools

GA4

GSC

SEMrush

Screaming Frog

ChatGPT

Perplexity

Claude

Job description

SEO / AEO Team Lead (AI Search & Strategy)

Join our in-office team in Gilbert, AZ. Collaboration and culture are at the heart of what we do.

Type: Full-Time | Experience: 5+ Years

Ready to lead the next evolution of SEO?

We’re looking for a data-driven SEO & AEO strategist to join our in-office team in Gilbert, AZ and drive client growth through cutting-edge AI-enhanced search strategies. If you're passionate about staying ahead of the curve and crafting audience-first SEO campaigns, this is the role for you.

The Role

You’re a seasoned SEO strategist with a passion for innovation, a consultant’s mindset, and a drive to lead impactful campaigns. You don't just follow SEO trends. You define them. You thrive on anticipating client needs before they speak them, and you understand that modern search strategy demands a blend of audience insight, technical expertise, content innovation, and AI-enhanced execution.

This isn’t a behind-the-scenes role. You'll collaborate directly with clients and internal account leads to craft and execute organic growth plans that align with business objectives. Your work will go far beyond keywords and links. You'll deeply understand your clients' markets, competitors, and customers, and use that knowledge to build meaningful, measurable results.

Role Highlights

• Lead SEO strategy and execution across multiple clients and verticals
• Research far beyond SEO. Into audience needs, industry trends, and competitive gaps. To build campaigns that align with user intent
• Collaborate directly with clients and internal account leads to build trust, contribute strategic insights, and drive results
• Use tools like GA4, GSC, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, and AI platforms (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, etc.) to craft intelligent, data-backed strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with content, design, analytics, and dev teams to create integrated campaigns
• Leverage AI to automate and scale workflows. From brief creation to SERP pattern recognition to link prospecting
• Explore opportunities for increasing brand visibility in AI-driven search interfaces. Like Google SGE, Bing Copilot, and chat-based tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity
• Regularly report on campaign progress, translating data into clear business insights

You’ll Thrive Here If You...

• Have 5+ years managing SEO campaigns and leading client relationships in an agency or fast-paced environment
• Think in terms of people, not just keywords. And always prioritize user intent and audience-first strategy
• Have hands-on experience implementing SEO: technical fixes, site structure, internal linking, schema, etc.
• Excel at link building, digital PR, and off-site authority development
• Understand local SEO strategy, GBP optimization, and citation management
• Can confidently present to and consult with C-level stakeholders
• Are passionate about the future of SEO and curious about how AI is changing the game
• Are actively exploring how to increase visibility in emerging AI-powered search channels
• Have project management chops and can juggle multiple client needs with ease

Bonus Points For:

• Experience directing content strategy and collaborating with writers
• Success in highly competitive industries or challenging local markets
• Understanding of Core Web Vitals, programmatic SEO, or advanced schema
• A personal blog, speaking experience, or public sharing of SEO/AI insights

This Role Might Not Be Right for You If...

• Managing multiple projects and shifting contexts is overwhelming for you
• You prefer set-it-and-forget-it execution over constant learning and iteration
• You struggle with change or get frustrated by evolving tools and workflows

Why Lost Search Media?

At Lost Search, we’re building something different. A team of curious, driven professionals who show up ready to solve problems and make an impact. We move fast, stay sharp, and care deeply about doing right by our clients.

• Competitive salary + bonuses based on performance
• Paid time off & flexible schedules
• 401k with match
• Healthcare Options
• Training budget + paid certifications
• Tight-knit in-office culture in Gilbert, AZ