DealerOn

Sr Manager of SEO

USA (Remote)

$78K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level6+ years expSalaried Ft

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the SEO department strategy and people leadership, turning department plans into measurable growth across content, technical SEO, and deliverables, while shaping processes, mentorship, and cross‑functional delivery.

  • Own department roadmap, OKRs, and cross‑functional alignment with Development, Product, Design, and Digital Advertising.
  • Lead automation, AI integration, playbooks, and new service rollouts to lift efficiency and scope.
  • Mentor managers and specialists, de-escalate client challenges, and represent the team in industry signals and OEM discussions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Director of SEO on department-level planning, OKRs, and roadmap execution.
  • Lead high-impact initiatives such as automation, AI integration, workstream development, efficiency improvements, and new service rollouts.
  • Identify and lead process adjustments and needs for the SEO Department.
  • Analyze organic traffic and SEO trends and develop forward-thinking SEO strategies across content, technical, and deliverables in SEO.
  • Serve as a mentor and escalation point for SEO department Managers, Consultants, and Specialists.
  • Address and resolve client challenges, including de-escalating issues
  • Lead playbook and upskill development for the SEO department.
  • Help evaluate team and department performance to make recommendations on improvements and opportunities for growth.
  • Represent the company as a subject matter expert at industry conferences and OEM meetings, contributing thought leadership and strategic insights.
  • Act as a liaison between cross-functional teams, including Development, Product, Design, Digital Advertising, and more.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry-specific experience
  • Minimum of 6 years SEO experience
  • 10 years management experience
  • Excellent attention to detail, especially with communication (written and verbal)
  • Experience with SEO/Site auditing tools (Screaming Frog)
  • Excellent content writing and editing ability
  • Proficient in Microsoft Tool Suite (Excel and Word)
  • Proficient in Google Analytics and data analysis
  • Advanced experience in Local SEO

Preferred

  • Advanced HTML and CSS knowledge
  • Experience in the automotive field
  • PR and outreach experience
  • Experience managing processes for a large team of SEO Consultants

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Company matched 401K plan
  • Flexible PTO + Sick Leave
  • 6 weeks paid Parental Leave
  • 8 Paid National Holidays
  • Company-paid basic Life Insurance
  • Voluntary supplemental Life Insurance
  • Voluntary long-term/short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary Pet Insurance
  • Optional Healthcare/Dependent Care FSA Account