SEO Manager

Troy, MI (Hybrid)

$50K/yr – $70K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 8 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive local SEO strategy and hands-on optimization across multi-location accounts, owning audits, location-page development, GBP/Yelp management, and proactive strategy recommendations.

  • Own local SEO execution across multi-location clients, including GBP management and location-page optimization.
  • Must-have: Proven track record improving local pack visibility and organic traffic.
  • Standout: Collaborates with CX/content/vendor teams and stays ahead on AEO/AI-driven search changes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute local SEO strategy across multi-location client accounts, including Google Business Profile (GBP/GMB) optimization, Yelp, and other directory/citation management
  • Conduct and present SEO audits with clear, actionable recommendations, including both technical and content-driven SEO opportunities
  • Proactively bring strategic recommendations to partners and the internal team; you should be the one initiating the conversation about what to do next
  • Develop and optimize location pages with geo-targeted content, local keywords, and service-area relevance
  • Manage NAP (Name, Address, Phone) consistency and citation management across all relevant platforms
  • Implement and monitor schema markup for local businesses (location, hours, services, etc.)
  • Stay current on AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and AI-driven search changes, and bring forward relevant strategy adjustments
  • Track, analyze, and report on SEO KPIs including local pack rankings, organic traffic, CTR, and conversions, frequency varies by client
  • Identify trends and present recommendations for evolving strategies before the client needs to ask
  • Collaborate with CX/project managers, content team, and vendor partners as needed

Requirements

  • 3–8 years of SEO experience (minimum 3 years required)
  • Demonstrated experience managing SEO for multi-location businesses at a corporate or agency level (e.g., franchise brands, healthcare networks, retail chains)
  • Hands-on experience with Google Business Profile management across 10+ locations
  • Proven track record improving local pack visibility and organic traffic
  • Experience with citation/directory management platforms
  • Some exposure to AEO and AI-driven search strategies preferred
  • WordPress experience (2+ years preferred)
  • Experience with Wrike or similar PM software is a plus

Preferred

  • AEO / AI engine optimization (emerging, but expected awareness)
  • Wrike or similar PM software is a plus
  • WordPress experience (2+ years preferred)
  • Some exposure to AEO and AI-driven search strategies preferred

Benefits

  • Medical plan options with SSDM contributing to premiums, plus dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match up to 3% of contributions is available after 90 days
  • 12 days PTO annually, available after 90 days of employment
  • Paid Holidays: New Year\u2019s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day
  • Hybrid work schedule, most Wednesdays are work from home
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