Remote SEO Strategist for B2B Growth & AI-Driven Rankings

Blacksmith Agency LLC; Durban; Remote; ZAR 1,506,000 - 2,176,000; Full time

Job summary

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking an SEO Manager to own the search strategy for a portfolio of B2B clients. You will lead technical SEO initiatives, define keyword priorities, and oversee content direction in collaboration with writers and AI tools.

You will coordinate with US clients on live calls, ensure high-quality on-page optimization, and manage multi-location SEO. This role is remote, with the opportunity to influence strategic decisions across accounts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on in SEO and audits.
• Clear spoken English with US clients on live calls.
• Experience working in an agency setting with multiple clients.

Responsibilities

• Own technical SEO: crawl, indexation, site speed, schema, site architecture.
• Drive keyword strategy, on-page optimization and content priorities with content teams.
• Improve visibility in AI search and traditional results for clients.
• Manage local and multi-location SEO where needed.
• Provide GA4 and Search Console reporting and quarterly client roadmaps.

Skills

SEO expertise

Client communication

Agency experience

Tools

Screaming Frog

Ahrefs

Semrush

Search Console

GA4

Job description

Blacksmith Agency LLC is seeking an SEO Manager to own the search strategy for a portfolio of B2B clients. You will lead technical SEO initiatives, define keyword priorities, and oversee content direction in collaboration with writers and AI tools.

You will coordinate with US clients on live calls, ensure high-quality on-page optimization, and manage multi-location SEO. This role is remote, with the opportunity to influence strategic decisions across accounts.