Single Grain

Senior SEO Manager - Search-Everywhere Strategist

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 9 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Drive agencywide SEO strategy and execution across 6–10 key accounts, pairing technical leadership with AI‑driven SERP innovation.

  • Own client strategy, audits, and QBRs tied to pipeline.
  • Must-have: 5+ years of agency or multi‑brand SEO with direct client management.
  • Standout: Wins on non‑Google surfaces (YouTube, Reddit, AI cards).

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Client strategy & retention – Own 6‑10 key accounts; set quarterly OKRs; run QBRs tied to pipeline.
  • Technical & content leadership – Lead audits, migrations, redesigns, content gap analyses, and authority building.
  • AI & SERP innovation – Deploy tactics for AI Overviews, YouTube search, Reddit answer boxes, and whatever else might be relevant.
  • Cross‑functional enablement – Inject SEO insights into Paid Media, CRO, and creative roadmaps.
  • Tool‑stack excellence – Master Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Surfer, ClickFlow, and any AI copilots you introduce.
  • Reporting & analytics – Weekly KPI Looms; monthly retention & CSAT dashboards for SEO Leader & COO.

Requirements

  • 5+ yrs agency or multi‑brand SEO ownership with direct client management.
  • Record of ≤ 25% annual churn and ≥ 20% YoY qualified‑lead growth across accounts.
  • Wins on non‑Google surfaces (YouTube, Reddit, AI answer cards, etc.).
  • Technical chops (indexation, CWV, structured data, log‑file analysis) & content expertise.
  • Expert in Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Surfer, GA4, GSC
  • Comfortable prompt‑engineering and leveraging AI for research, outlines, internal linking, QA.
  • Clear communicator who simplifies complexity for C‑level and mentors junior talent.

Preferred

  • Relentless learner
  • Proactive ownership
  • Resilient problem‑solver
  • Long‑term focused

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
  • Flexible PTO: Take the time you need to recharge and stay at your best.
  • Home Office Stipend: Set up your workspace just the way you like it.
  • Top-Notch Equipment: MacBook provided to ensure you have the tools to excel.
  • Learn from the Best: Collaborate with industry‑leading experts who will keep you forward‑thinking and ahead of the AI curve.
  • AI Tools: Tool budget for best‑in‑class SEO & AI software (including ClickFlow).
  • Remote First: U.S. time‑zone overlap ≥ 4 hrs.
  • Direct Mentorship: Direct mentorship from Head of SEO; collaborate with Paid Media, CRO, and AI teams.