Remote SEO Account Manager — Grow Client Relationships

Jobomas; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 268,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobomas in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking an SEO Account Manager for a fully remote, independent contractor role. You will own client relationships, manage SEO retainers, and explain performance data in plain language to keep clients confident in their investment.

You'll work with international clients, including UK-based accounts, conduct regular check-ins and monthly reviews, and collaborate with the SEO team to ensure every client receives tailored, measurable results.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in agency account management or client services.
• At least 2 of those years spent managing SEO retainers specifically.
• Able to explain GA4, Search Console, rank tracking, and local SEO performance to a business owner without jargon.
• Confident leading regular client meetings, including difficult conversations.
• Enough SEO depth to hold your own with clients and brief the SEO team with precision.
• Personable, self-directed, and comfortable owning a client relationship without hand-holding.
• Experience with international clients, ideally UK-based, is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with local SEO for multi-location or healthcare-type businesses is a bonus.
• Hands-on experience with reporting and rank tracking tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the client relationship from regular check-ins to monthly performance reviews.
• Explain SEO metrics to clients in plain language and manage expectations.
• Collaborate with the SEO team to deliver client-focused results.

Skills

Account management

SEO retainers

GA4

Rank tracking

Client meetings

Communication

Reporting

Tools

Search Console

Job description

Jobomas in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking an SEO Account Manager for a fully remote, independent contractor role. You will own client relationships, manage SEO retainers, and explain performance data in plain language to keep clients confident in their investment.

You'll work with international clients, including UK-based accounts, conduct regular check-ins and monthly reviews, and collaborate with the SEO team to ensure every client receives tailored, measurable results.