[Hiring] Senior SEO Manager @Silverback Strategies

Role Description

Today, we’re looking to add a new Senior SEO Manager to the team. Silverback’s next Senior SEO Manager will serve as a premier subject matter expert in all things related to SEO & Organic Search. You will develop and manage a portfolio of 4-6 SEO accounts while building great client relationships and managing projects & deliverables. You’ll bring a scrappy & tenacious attitude to your work, diving headfirst into the “new frontier” of organic search by pushing the boundaries of AI search testing. You’ll flex best-in-class data analysis chops to break down performance metrics and directly impact the success of our clients’ businesses.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Chops: Responsible for driving and executing the strategy, innovation and performance of multiple client SEO strategies.
• AI & LLM Expertise: Hands-on experience with Generative AI and LLMs, including their influence on search behavior and the ability to implement optimized strategies for these engines.
• Analytical Skills: 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.
• Client-Facing: Lead recurring status and reporting calls & serve as assigned clients’ primary point of contact with Silverback for all things SEO.
• Client Management: Act as a trusted advisor & consultant to clients to build long-lasting client relationships.
• Tactical Execution: Translate channel strategy to time-bound, tactical roadmaps. Build and maintain structured content systems, including topic clusters, pillar pages, internal links, and supporting schema.
• Innovation: Research emerging trends in search and AI technologies to refine strategies and implement innovative best practices.
• Process/Delivery Improvements: Identify opportunities to improve the SEO delivery and process to increase the value of the work or improve efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Review performance data to identify trends, measure the impact of initiatives and build actionable strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with internal teammates across measurement, paid media, and creative to bring strategies to life.
• Sales Support: Work with the sales team to put together SEO strategy proposals and audits that align with their goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Agency Background: You’ve previously “done the work” at another performance marketing agency, and know what it takes to deliver results.
• Years of Experience: We’re seeking candidates with at LEAST 3 years of agency experience; 5+ years of overall relevant marketing/SEO experience is required.
• Client-Facing Comfortability: This role is not a good fit for someone who doesn’t want to talk directly to clients.
• Embrace Complexity: This role will be exposed to more complex and challenging situations.
• AI Search Testing & Optimization: You have hands-on experience optimizing for AI search.
• Business Acumen: Your ability to tie SEO wins to a measurable impact on the clients’ business is crucial.
• Content Experience: You’re an expert at driving content strategy based on audience, keyword and competitor research.
• Tools/Platforms: You’re a pro with common SEO tools & platforms such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, AHRefs, and Screaming Frog.
• Get Sh*t Done” Mentality: You’d rather take a big swing and miss than sit around twiddling your thumbs.
• Adaptability & Growth: Feedback fuels you. You lean into change and sharpen your skills.
• Project & Time Management: You run a clean calendar and keep priorities straight.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• Virtual 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
• $90,000 - $103,000 a year