Seo Account Manager

As SEO Account Manager, you will own the full lifecycle of your client portfolio: strategy, execution quality, performance, and growth, while helping shape how the agency delivers SEO in an AI-first world. This is a role with real room to grow. Strong performers here move into senior account leadership, mentor newer team members, and help shape how the agency scales its AI search practice. We are looking for someone self-motivated, a fast learner, and proactive.

Requirements

• Mandatory agency experience, ideally serving North American (US and/or Canadian) clients
• 8+ years of hands-on SEO experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or account management capacity
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously
• Hands-on GEO and AI-search visibility experience (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot)
• Experience with structured data, schema markup, and entity-based SEO
• Deep expertise in technical SEO, on-page optimization, off-page strategies, and keyword research
• Strong proficiency in GA4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and similar analytics and SEO platforms
• Proven track record supporting or facilitating client communications with senior stakeholders, including executive presentations and conflict resolution
• A strong track record of client retention, with the judgment to identify account risk early and resolve it before it escalates
• Excellent written and spoken English, capable of independently leading client calls
• Working knowledge of CMS platforms such as WordPress, Webflow, or Shopify

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with LLMS.txt implementation and answer-based content architecture
• Experience supporting or leading onboarding and strategic planning for new client accounts
• Background in cross-channel digital strategy (Paid, Content, Social, Email) as a complement to SEO
• Prior experience mentoring junior SEO or account management team members
• Experience supporting sales or business development with proposal scoping, competitive research, or pitch strategy

Responsibilities

Account Strategy & Leadership

• Own the end-to-end SEO strategy for a portfolio of client accounts, aligned to their KPIs and business goals
• Drive client retention across your portfolio by consistently delivering results, anticipating client needs, and reinforcing the trust that keeps clients renewing year after year
• Support or facilitate client-facing communications, including strategy calls, monthly reviews, QBRs, and performance presentations
• Identify account growth opportunities and collaborate with internal teams to develop proposals
• Ensure client expectations are consistently met and proactively address issues before they escalate

Modern SEO & GEO Execution

• Develop and execute AI-first SEO strategies encompassing GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), and semantic clustering
• Lead the creation of LLMS.txt, answer-based landing pages, structured FAQs, and entity-optimized content
• Optimize for SEO, social media, and large language models, addressing zero-click intent to maximize visibility across AI-generated search surfaces
• Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits and oversee resolution of site-level issues
• Oversee on-page optimization: title tags, meta content, header structure, and internal linking following current best practices
• Direct off-page strategies including link building, digital PR, and authority development

Reporting & Performance Analysis

• Monitor and report on core organic metrics, including rankings, traffic, conversions, share of voice, and AI-search visibility
• Use tools including Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, and others to derive actionable insights
• Deliver high-quality monthly reports with clear narrative, data accuracy, and forward-looking recommendations
• Continuously analyze campaign performance and iterate strategy based on results

Team & Process Contribution

• Bring agency experience to improve internal workflows, onboarding processes, and strategic planning templates
• Mentor and support junior team members with technical and strategic guidance
• Communicate account status and initiatives to senior leadership on a regular cadence
• Partner with the sales team on new business proposals, contributing competitive analysis, scoping SEO/GEO workstreams, and helping shape strategic recommendations for prospective clients