[Hiring] Director of SEO & AI Search @GR0

Role Description

Search is being rewritten. Come lead the team doing it. The way people find brands is changing faster than it ever has, and most agencies are scrambling to keep up. GR0 isn't.

We're one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the country, and we're hiring a Director of SEO & AI Search to own the evolution of our core service line. This is the role for someone who sees what's coming in search, has the chops to build for it, and wants to lead a team doing work that actually matters.

You'll have a real seat at the table. You'll own outcomes, not just tasks. And you'll have the resources, the team, and the client portfolio to prove what's possible when deep SEO expertise meets genuine AI fluency.

What this role actually is:

• You're the head of SEO at a high-growth agency working with some of the most ambitious D2C brands in e-commerce.
• Your job is to make the department perform, scale, and stay ahead.
• Leading a talented team of SEO managers, driving retention and results across a diverse client portfolio.
• Being the person in the room who knows both the technical fundamentals and where the industry is going next.
• Building new processes, new capabilities, new revenue streams.
• Fixing what isn't working and finding opportunities no one has spotted yet.

What you'll own:

• The team: Hire great people, coach them well, and build a culture where high standards and psychological safety coexist.
• The clients: Senior voice on strategy calls, QBRs, and escalations.
• The work: Full-funnel SEO strategies built on data.
• The business: Department P&L, capacity planning, tooling decisions, sales pitches.
• The future: Leading GR0's point of view on generative engine optimization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, including 2+ years managing people.
• Agency experience (required, not preferred).
• Proven track record managing managers and leading high-performing teams, including offshore.
• Deep expertise across technical SEO, content, and off-site disciplines.
• Financial acumen with P&L ownership experience.
• Genuine enthusiasm for AI's role in search and the future of discovery.
• Strong executive presence: comfortable on pitch calls, client calls, and the conference stage.

Requirements

• Experience with D2C brands and performance marketing environments (preferred).
• Prior success managing offshore talent across time zones (preferred).
• Entrepreneurial background or history of launching new initiatives inside an agency or startup (preferred).

Benefits

• Shared Financial Success: Annual compensation for this role is market competitive.
• Health and Family Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Wi-Fi Reimbursement: Monthly reimbursement to help cover internet expenses.
• Unlimited PTO: Flexibility and trust to take time off when needed.
• Paid Holidays: 13 fully paid holidays throughout the year.
• Community Impact: Commitment to supporting local charitable organizations.

Hiring Process

• Stage 1 — Recruiter Screen: 30-minute call with the People & Culture team.
• Stage 2 — Panel Interview: Meet with members of the leadership team.
• Stage 3 — Co-Founders Connect: Connect directly with the CEO & Co-Founder and the Chief Growth Officer & Co-Founder.
• Stage 4 — Offer: If a #GR0mance has brewed, a competitive offer will be extended.