[Remote] SEO Manager

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

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