Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Silverback Strategies is a performance marketing agency dedicated to helping marketing leaders drive growth. The SEO Manager will serve as a subject matter expert in SEO and organic search, managing a portfolio of accounts while building client relationships and implementing innovative SEO strategies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for driving and executing the strategy, innovation and performance of multiple client SEO strategies
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLMs, including their influence on search behavior and the ability to implement optimized strategies for these engines
- Fluently leverage tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other SEO platforms, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Lead recurring status and reporting calls & serve as assigned clients’ primary point of contact with Silverback for all things SEO
- Clearly communicate complex SEO strategy and execution details to clients in a digestible, jargon-free manner
- Act as a trusted advisor & consultant to clients — an extension of their marketing team — to build long-lasting client relationships
- Translate channel strategy to time-bound, tactical roadmaps
- Build and maintain structured content systems, including topic clusters, pillar pages, internal links, and supporting schema
- Prioritize performance-based initiatives and drive authoritative content at scale
- Review performance data to identify trends, measure the impact of initiatives and build actionable strategies
- Work with internal teammates across measurement, paid media, and creative to bring strategies to life
- Work with the sales team to put together SEO strategy proposals and audits that align with their goals and objectives
Skills
- Hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLMs, including their influence on search behavior and the ability to implement optimized strategies for these engines
- Fluently leverage tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and other SEO platforms, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Lead recurring status and reporting calls & serve as assigned clients' primary point of contact with Silverback for all things SEO
- Act as a trusted advisor & consultant to clients — an extension of their marketing team — to build long-lasting client relationships
- Translate channel strategy to time-bound, tactical roadmaps
- Build and maintain structured content systems, including topic clusters, pillar pages, internal links, and supporting schema
- Prioritize performance-based initiatives and drive authoritative content at scale
- Review performance data to identify trends, measure the impact of initiatives and build actionable strategies
- Work with internal teammates across measurement, paid media, and creative to bring strategies to life
- Work with the sales team to put together SEO strategy proposals and audits that align with their goals and objectives
- You've previously “done the work” at another performance marketing agency, and know what it takes to deliver results
- We're seeking candidates with at LEAST 3 years of SEO/organic search-focused agency experience
- This role is not a good fit for someone who doesn't want to talk directly to clients
- You have a strong ability to navigate complexity and tackle challenges head on
- You have hands-on experience optimizing for AI search (not theoretical; actual tests)
- Your ability to tie SEO wins to a measurable impact on the clients' business, bottom line, etc is what will make you a superstar
- You're an expert at driving content strategy based on audience, keyword and competitor research
- You have a strong ability to craft content briefs to provide to content teams for production
- You're a pro with common SEO tools & platforms such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, AHRefs, and Screaming Frog
- You'd rather take a big swing and miss than sit around twiddling your thumbs
- You're energized by & thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, and results are king
- Feedback fuels you
- You lean into change, sharpen your skills, and push yourself and your team to get better every day
- You run a clean calendar and keep priorities straight
- Competing demands don't throw you
- 4-5+ years of experience preferred
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
- Remote Team Events and a fun, casual, inclusive company culture
- Company-paid ClassPass membership
- 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Summer Fridays
- 401(k) with Employer Match
Company Overview
Digital Performance Marketing Firm It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.silverbackstrategies.com.