SEO Manager, Sr.

Chicago, IL
Media
8/6/2026
US (Remote)
Depends on Experience 
Full Time
At Least 6 Hours Overlap with U.S. EST

The SEO Manager, Sr. will manage a handful of high-profile clients and play a leadership role in the company. This person should be a go-getter who loves Internet marketing and brings a positive can-do attitude to the company! This person needs to have a very strong SEO and digital marketing background. 

Essential Functions

  • Lead weekly meetings with clients

  • Ensure campaign deliverables are executed

  • Provide client reporting

  • Make recommendations for client strategy

  • Come up with editorial calendar ideas

  • Create a client linking strategy

  • Manage multiple clients and ensure results

  • Assist project managers and jr. project managers

  • Assist with company strategy

 

Required Qualifications

  • Must have 5+ years of experience in Internet Marketing

  • Must have 4+ years of experience in SEO

  • Agency experience is a must

  • Must be knowledgeable of on-site SEO and link building

  • Must have done a keyword assignment

  • Must have excellent communication skills

  • Must have knowledge of social media and how it relates to SEO

  • Must have knowledge of technical SEO items

  • Must have knowledge of Wordpress and blogging

  • Must have knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, Google +, LinkedIn, YouTube

  • Must have client-facing experience


 

Core Competencies

  • Leadership, strong leadership skills to build trust and relationships with team members and clients

  • Competitive candidates will have 4+ years of experience building effective digital marketing campaigns that grow traffic and conversions

  • Extensive experience with technical SEO, content strategy, and user experience

  • Demonstrated creative thinking and ability to come up with innovative marketing strategies

  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities and manage projects to completion

  • Prioritization and task management skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to completion

  • Creative, demonstrated creative thinking and ability to come up with innovative strategies 

  • Expert knowledge of digital marketing

  • Expert knowledge of client management and building positive relationships

  • Growth mindset, commitment to continuous improvement through adaptability, optimism, curiosity, and openness to feedback

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Collaborator and relationship builder

  • Pro-active thinker and self-starter with strong initiative and follow-through skills

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment

  • Connect with team members in an effective matter

  • Comfortable being on the phone and Zoom calls

 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.