SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION MANAGER at Marcel Digital | Chicago, IL | $65K/yr – $90K/yr

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION MANAGER

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $90K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the core of client growth by owning and advancing organic performance across technical SEO, content optimization, and AI-assisted experimentation to link search results with pipeline impact.

Lead and optimize SEO/AEO programs with technical audits, content gaps, on-page changes, and AI-enabled workflows to capture high-intent demand.
Partner with clients to uncover the why behind the what, align search efforts with business goals, and translate strategy into actionable recommendations across engagements.
Turn SEO results into tangible revenue signals, delivering clear insights and cross-account collaboration to accelerate growth.

Job Description

Own organic performance with a revenue growth mindset.
Drive SEO and AEO strategies designed to improve visibility, capture demand, and convert high-intent traffic into leads.
Ground recommendations in business value and growth.
Be a strategic thought partner to clients, participate in client conversations as an expert and advisor, uncover the “why” behind the “what,” align search strategies with business objectives, and evolve tactics based on performance.
Deliver full-spectrum SEO solutions—from deep technical audits to content gap analyses and on-page optimization—blending modern tools, AI enhancements, and manual expertise to create smart, scalable outcomes.
Compile insights and reports that inform and inspire action, connecting SEO performance directly to pipeline growth, sales conversations, and strategic goals.
Lead with curiosity and courage; push SEO and AEO forward, experiment with AI, stay ahead of SERP shifts, keep a pulse on what’s next, and ensure our strategies evolve ahead of the curve.
Effectively manage multiple client engagements with competing priorities and timelines; evaluate opportunities based on business impact, align efforts to greatest return, and clearly communicate tradeoffs.
Leverage team members across accounts to drive results.

Marcel Digital

Marcel Digital is a premier B2B digital marketing and web development agency purpose-built to drive measurable growth, deeper insight, and transformative digital experiences for B2B organizations. As a full-service partner, we combine performance marketing, advanced analytics, and enterprise web development with a relentless focus on business outcomes. Our integrated approach bridges strategic planning with execution, empowering B2B brands to accelerate lead generation, optimize conversion paths, and scale revenue through data-informed decision-making. With over two decades of experience guiding global B2B leaders, Marcel Digital delivers senior-level expertise across SEO, paid media, CRO, UX, analytics, and website development.We are a Google Premier Partner, achieving the highest level of recognition within the Google Partners Program and putting us in the top 3% of all partners. We are also an Umbraco Certified Platinum Partner - the highest tier level available for Umbraco Partners - and HubSpot Solutions Partner.

Founded in 2003

Chicago, Illinois, USA

46 employees (17 in marketing)

www.marceldigital.com