Strategic Search Lead

USA (Remote)

$85K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 7 days ago

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Job Summary

Own multi-track SEO roadmaps and strategy for several client accounts, lead client communications and reviews, mentor junior staff, and drive AI-enabled optimization initiatives while converting business goals into measurable SEO plans.

Own and articulate SEO strategy for client accounts
Mentor team and define signals for independent ownership

Job Description

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and deliver multi-track SEO roadmaps spanning technical, content, and link-building initiatives
Own SEO strategy and performance for ~5–8 client accounts, serving as primary SEO SME and point of contact
Translate client business goals into measurable SEO execution plans
Lead client communication, QBRs, and strategic reviews, speaking to the “why” behind strategic recommendations
Partner with Client Strategist on renewals, upsells, and reporting cadence
Provide deliverable QA before client send; coach toward independent ownership
Coach and upskill junior team members to foster growth and promotion
Define and track concrete signals that team members are ready to own accounts independently
Serve as the client escalation point until accounts have transitioned to full team-member ownership
Support hiring and onboarding decisions for any future SEO team additions

Requirements

Minimum 5-7 years of SEO strategy experience, agency-side preferred
Demonstrated leadership and performance with mid-market or enterprise SEO accounts in fast-paced, competitive markets
Comfort in player-coach mode; this is an IC role with coaching and mentorship elements
Expert technical SEO depth (audits, indexation, schema, site architecture, performance)
Content marketing strategy experience, including AI-aware content planning
Link-building strategy and execution oversight
Ability to distill complex SEO and AEO concepts into client-ready recommendations
Strong written and verbal communication; confident in client-facing presentations
Advanced working knowledge of GA4, GSC, Looker Studio, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Screaming Frog. Familiarity with AEO tools like Peec, Profound, and AirOps is a plus
Working knowledge of AI search surfaces and emerging AEO best practices

Benefits

Competitive base salary of $85K–$100K, with multiple bonus structures totaling up to 18% additional earning opportunity
Unlimited PTO
Paid holidays plus full company closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day
Summer Fridays — half-day Fridays all summer long
$250/month healthcare stipend
$500 sign-on tech stipend
$100/month coworking space stipend
Monthly Uber Eats credit
Annual company-paid in-person team onsite
3.5% 401(k) retirement match

Socratik

Socratik's mission is to be transparent, relationship-driven SEO experts leading the way in the industry. By seamlessly integrating into client teams, we add a human touch to data analysis. Together, we listen, lead, and execute with efficiency, maximizing ROI for our clients.We focus on SEO without missing the bigger picture. Whether it's a lack of leads, low traffic, technical issues or content that isn't hitting home, we start by asking why?—then roll up our sleeves and solve it. With 15+ years of SEO and digital marketing experience, our team helps businesses get ahead of the industry-unique SEO challenges, and helps them stay there.We are a completely remote team, with team members all over the US as well as in the UK.

Founded in 2018

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

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