Sr. SEO Manager (Contractor, Remote)

Ignite Visibility; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ignite Visibility is seeking a Senior SEO Manager to elevate search presence for an enterprise national to local franchise client. This remote role within the U.S. requires experience with home services franchises and multi-location campaigns.

You will lead SEO strategies, manage client engagements, report on performance, and guide editorial and linking initiatives across multiple clients while collaborating with project managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Internet Marketing.
• 6+ years of experience in SEO.
• Agency experience is a must.
• Must have leadership experience.
• Franchise and multi-location businesses a must.
• Knowledge of on-site SEO and link building.
• Must have done a keyword assignment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media and how it relates to SEO.
• Knowledge of technical SEO items.
• Knowledge of WordPress and blogging.
• Client-facing experience.
• Knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute SEO strategies and projects.
• Lead weekly meetings with clients.
• Ensure campaign deliverables are executed.
• Provide client reporting.
• Make recommendations for client strategy.
• Come up with editorial calendar ideas.
• Create a client linking strategy.
• Manage multiple clients and ensure results.
• Assist project managers and jr. project managers.
• Assist with company strategy.

Skills

SEO

Internet Marketing

Leadership

Franchise & multi-location

WordPress & blogging

Social media & SEO

On-site SEO & link building

Client management

Job description

Full time-contract 3-6 months

Ignite Visibility is a fast-growing and award-winning digital marketing agency at the forefront of creativity, technology, and data within the national to local digital marketing space. As we grow, we’re looking for a talented Senior SEO Manager to lead search engine presence to the next level for an enterprise national to local franchise client for us. Experience in large franchise and multi-location businesses focused on home services is required. This role is remote within the U.S. only.

Essential Functions

• Lead and execute SEO strategies and projects
• Lead weekly meetings with clients
• Ensure campaign deliverables are executed
• Provide client reporting
• Make recommendations for client strategy
• Come up with editorial calendar ideas
• Create a client linking strategy
• Manage multiple clients and ensure results
• Assist project managers and jr. project managers
• Assist with company strategy

Supervisory Responsibility

• Perform weekly or bi-weekly one-on-one with key staff and monthly with the remainder of the team who is already having one on one with a mid-level manager
• Ensure section of QBR is best in class
• Attend leadership training and follow company leadership guidelines
• Create goals and growth paths for staff
• Hold employee performance reviews in accordance with the company schedule
• Build relationships and generate leads from key industry partners when possible
• Monitor key accounts and attend calls to save any canceling accounts
• Maintain 80%client retention
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to create and maintain job descriptions and salary ranges for all positions within your department

Required Qualifications

• Must have 6+ years of experience in Internet Marketing
• Must have 6+ years of experience in SEO
• Agency experience is a must
• Must have leadership experience
• Franchise and multi-location businesses a must
• Must be knowledgeable of on-site SEO and link building
• Must have done a keyword assignment
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must have knowledge of social media and how it relates to SEO
• Must have knowledge of technical SEO items
• Must have knowledge of WordPress and blogging
• Must have client-facing experience
• Must have knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Google +, LinkedIn, YouTube

Core Competencies

• Leadership, strong leadership skills to build trust and relationships with team members and clients
• Prioritization and task management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to completion
• Creative, demonstrated creative thinking and ability to come up with innovative strategies
• Expert knowledge of digital marketing
• Expert knowledge of client management and building positive relationships
• Growth mindset, commitment to continuous improvement through adaptability, optimism, curiosity, and openness to feedback
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborator and relationship builder
• Pro-active thinker and self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
• Connect with team members in an effective matter
• Comfortable being on the phone and Zoom calls