Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development for the Search team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Lead the development and execution of integrated search strategies across SEO and SEM that align with client business objectives and maximize measurable results within the broader digital media strategy.
• Monitor team and client performance through KPIs and reporting, identifying opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
• Oversee operational excellence of the Search team, including resource planning, workload balancing, quality assurance, process improvement, and delivery of client work.
• Evaluate SEO, SEM, local search, AI-driven search experiences, and emerging technologies; bring forward recommendations that support the evolution of the agency’s Search capability in partnership with the Digital Marketing Director.
• Partner with other agency teams to ensure integrated marketing strategies and exceptional client experiences.
• Serve as a senior search advisor for clients, supporting strategic planning, business development, executive presentations, and complex client engagements as needed in partnership with the greater digital and client service teams.
• Develop and maintain agency standards, methodologies, documentation, training, and best practices related to SEO, SEM, local search, and search analytics.
• Provide consultation and expertise for organic growth and new business opportunities.
• Management Responsibilities:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing with significant experience in SEO, SEM, or integrated search marketing.
• 2+ years of people leadership or team management experience.
• Experience developing integrated search strategies that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Experience leading client relationships and presenting strategic recommendations to executive-level stakeholders
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of SEO best practices, technical SEO, local search, and search analytics.
• Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of SEM platforms including Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of AI search trends and the evolving search landscape.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with Google Ads, Google Business Profile, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Search Console, and related digital marketing platforms.
• Skills: Requires strong organizational, problem-solving, analytical, and listening skills.

Benefits

• discretionary bonus plan
• employee stock ownership plan
• health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• employee wellness program
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plan
• paid holidays
• volunteer time off
• paid time off