Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SEO strategies aligned with client goals to drive organic growth
• Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and senior stakeholders through regular communication and meetings
• Create detailed, insightful reports and analyses on complex SEO issues
• Proactively seek feedback and share insights with internal teams to improve processes
• Identify new opportunities for client growth and support business development initiatives such as RFPs, presentations, and audits
• Train and mentor new team members on SEO fundamentals and best practices
• Leverage AI tools to enhance data analysis, content creation, and workflow efficiency
• Conduct comprehensive technical, content, and local SEO audits on complex issues
• Optimize client websites using holistic search approaches, including local, technical, and content strategies
• Utilize AI and machine learning features within analytics tools to identify trends and anomalies in organic performance

Requirements

• 3+ years of demonstrated agency experience with mid-to-enterprise level clients
• Proven ability to build strong client relationships and manage client KPIs
• Experience in prioritizing workloads and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Ability to create insightful, actionable, and accurate reports and strategies
• Strong presentation skills for client meetings and internal reviews
• Experience managing medium to high-complexity clients and handling workload fluctuations
• Familiarity with AI-native search engines and LLM-based research tools (e.g., Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, ChatGPT)
• Ability to evaluate AI output for accuracy and technical relevance
• Advanced written, verbal, and visual communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, especially Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar SEO tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $70,000 - $77,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• 25 days paid time off, 5 days sick leave, and 12 holidays
• Hybrid work arrangement for Richmond-based employees (only Mondays required in-office)
• Fully paid parental leave for three months
• Paid volunteer hours (8 hours per quarter)
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% non-elective contributions
• Comprehensive health benefits including multiple medical plans, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Profit sharing program
• Biannual company-wide meetups in Richmond, VA