Senior Search Engine Optimization & AEO Specialist at ChoiceLocal | Westlake, OH

ChoiceLocal

Senior Search Engine Optimization & AEO Specialist

Westlake, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive SEO and AI-driven optimization to boost rankings, traffic, and qualified leads across traditional and AI-powered search.

Own end-to-end SEO/AEO execution across multiple partner accounts.
Must-have: 2-3 years of hands-on agency/multi-account SEO experience.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Execute SEO and AEO strategies that increase rankings, traffic, and qualified leads.
Optimize websites for both: - Traditional search engines (Google, Bing, etc.) - AI-powered answer engines and generative search experiences.
Manage local listings, review management, and on-page optimization.
Conduct keyword, intent, and entity research to identify optimization opportunities.
Create, optimize, and publish content aligned with search and AI answer intent.
Implement structured data, schema, and technical SEO best practices.
Monitor performance using analytics and SEO tools.
Identify opportunities to improve visibility in featured snippets, AI summaries, and answer engines.
Collaborate with internal teams to implement technical and content improvements.
Track and report on KPIs tied to rankings, visibility, and lead generation.

Requirements

2-3 years of hands-on SEO experience in an agency or multi-account environment.
Proven success improving rankings, traffic, and leads.
Experience with both technical SEO and content optimization.
Working knowledge of AI search trends and answer engine optimization concepts.
Experience with Google Analytics (GA4)
Google Search Console
Google Business Profile
Google Tag Manager
Structured data tools
Moz or similar tools

ChoiceLocal

ChoiceLocal is a digital marketing agency specializing in franchise systems. Today we work with almost 60 franchise systems. We drive new customers as well as qualified job applicants to our partners via industry-leading digital marketing, amazing customer service and technology. We offer a unique set of services to franchisors and franchisees driving new customers, new hires, and new franchisees.Our typical franchisee receives $15.54 back for every $1 in marketing investment they make with us and a doubling of job applicant volume at the same or better hiring rates.We are a purpose-driven business and our stated company mission is: Help Others. Our mission is rooted in faith. 10% of our profits are donated to help kids in need through donations we make directly to the Benjamin Isaac Foundation, named after the late unborn son of Joe and Becky Soltis. Joe Soltis is the founder of ChoiceLocal.ChoiceLocal is an Inc. 5000 fastest growing company in America and is rated as a top workplace for 6 consecutive years.

Founded in 2014

Westlake, Ohio, USA

85 employees (35 in marketing)

www.choicelocal.com