Senior SEO Strategist at Break The Web | USA | $105K/yr – $115K/yr

Break The Web

Senior SEO Strategist

USA (Remote)

$105K/yr – $115K/yrSenior Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and steer the SEO program for ecommerce and DTC brands, turning insights into prioritized, business-driven action and serving as a trusted strategic partner in executive client conversations.

Own cross-functional SEO programs spanning on-page, content, technical, and off-page signals to drive measurable growth.
Lead client communications and strategy reviews to secure buy-in and align SEO with business goals.
Proactively identify opportunities, mentor teammates, and continuously refine workflows, reporting, and AI-enabled processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve SEO strategy for eCommerce, DTC, and consumer-focused brands
Build deep client trust and become a true strategic partner, not just another agency vendor
Lead client communication, presentations, strategy calls, and executive-level conversations
Create, prioritize, and defend SEO recommendations based on impact, business goals, and available resources
Identify SEO opportunities proactively instead of waiting for direction
Collaborate across SEO, Content, Digital PR, Operations, and Client Success teams
Help improve workflows, SOPs, AI systems, reporting, deliverables, and operational efficiency across the agency
Mentor, support, and elevate team members around you
Help clients understand how SEO contributes to business growth, not just rankings or traffic
Stay actively engaged with the future of search, including AI/LLM search visibility and changing user behavior

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on SEO experience, with strong on-page, content, technical, off-page, and analytical SEO foundations
Strong eCommerce, DTC, or consumer-brand SEO experience, with measurable experience helping brands improve organic performance
2+ years of client interaction experience, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently in both written and verbal settings
Experience creating, prioritizing, strategizing, and justifying SEO recommendations in a way that earns buy-in internally and externally
Experience collaborating with development, creative, content, social, paid media, client success, or other cross-functional teams
1+ year of experience managing, mentoring, or helping guide team members toward stronger execution and better outcomes
Strong fluency with industry-standard tools such as Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Google Drive, or similar platforms
Excellent organization, time management, attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the professional-but-personal demeanor needed to earn trust quickly

Preferred

You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit
You naturally think three steps ahead
You have your own side projects, websites, experiments, or things you publish
You love improving systems and making things better
You care about measurable business impact, not vanity metrics
You are genuinely interested in where AI and search are heading
You value quality client relationships over high account volume
You want your work to matter
You are comfortable owning outcomes, not just completing tasks
You can challenge with care and communicate directly without being careless

Benefits

100% remote work
Competitive salary
Remote-work stipend
Truly unlimited paid time off, with a minimum of 20 days off
U.S. holidays and extended holiday weekends
Medical coverage contribution
401(k) contributions for U.S.-based employees
Flexible start and end hours
Work-life balance prioritization
Professional development budget

Break The Web

Ever met people who are a little too into SEO? — Hey, We're Break The Web. And we're those weirdos!Our agency specializes in helping in-house marketing teams of DTC/B2C brands make SEO more measurable, accessible, and, frankly, just less annoying.You need to know that we’re forever fascinated by how technology shapes our world — and how it can make you more money.This means we’re learning that new-new constantly and creating the search strategies that cut to the front of the pack.We’re not some elitist agency that requires $22k sitting fees, falls off the face of the earth, and then requires you to book calls days (or weeks) in advance.Instead, we’re on your team. It’s all about simplifying your inbound and SEO in the most painless way possible so the people pour in.The only success that actually matters is yours.The progress we make together will always be given to you in easily-readable metrics, which means you’ll know what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how it’s helping you grow.Our reputation is only as good as your results, which is why we’re obsessive about the strategies that build fanbases, boost your organic traffic, and help you take over the world.

Founded in 2010

New York, New York, USA

12 employees (6 in marketing)

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