SEO Team Lead in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an SEO Team Lead based in the United States.

This is a senior leadership role at the intersection of SEO strategy, client management, and team development within a fast-paced, AI-enabled digital marketing environment.
You will lead high-impact SEO engagements across a portfolio of clients, ensuring strategies are grounded in data, aligned to business outcomes, and executed with excellence.
The role blends hands-on strategic SEO expertise with people leadership, including mentoring junior team members and shaping the next evolution of the SEO function.
You will work closely with senior executives and client stakeholders, translating complex digital performance metrics into clear, actionable business insights.
A key part of the role involves driving growth through retention, upselling, and expanding strategic account opportunities.
This is a highly collaborative, remote-first environment where AI tools and innovation are embedded into day-to-day delivery and team workflows.

• Lead SEO strategy development and execution across a portfolio of high-value client accounts, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, including C-level executives, through transparent and strategic communication.
• Drive account growth through retention, upselling, and cross-selling opportunities grounded in performance and client needs.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of SEO professionals, supporting their growth, performance, and career progression.
• Contribute to hiring efforts by participating in sourcing, interviewing, and selecting new team members.
• Translate SEO performance data (rankings, traffic, conversions, revenue) into clear insights and strategic recommendations.
• Drive thought leadership by sharing industry trends, testing insights, and innovative SEO approaches internally and externally.
• Leverage AI tools to improve efficiency, enhance SEO workflows, and experiment with new approaches to optimization and analysis.
• Resolve client and team challenges effectively, ensuring strong alignment and maintaining high levels of trust and satisfaction.

• 7+ years of experience in SEO, digital marketing, or integrated search strategy, ideally within an agency environment.
• Proven experience leading SEO strategy across enterprise or high-growth client accounts.
• Strong client-facing skills with the ability to engage and influence C-level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing teams, ideally with 4+ direct reports.
• Deep understanding of SEO disciplines including content strategy, technical SEO, analytics, and integrated search approaches.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect SEO performance to broader business outcomes.
• Experience identifying account growth opportunities and contributing to revenue expansion.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills in high-stakes client environments.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment with frequent context switching and evolving priorities.
• Familiarity with AI-driven tools and a mindset focused on continuous learning and innovation.

• Annual salary ranging from $95,000 to $115,000 USD, depending on experience.
• Annual compensation review and growth opportunities based on performance.
• Fully remote work environment within the United States.
• Opportunity to lead high-impact client portfolios and shape SEO strategy at scale.
• Strong focus on professional development, leadership growth, and continuous learning.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven culture with a strong emphasis on AI-enabled workflows.
• Inclusive and values-driven workplace committed to equity and diversity.
• Access to industry insights, training resources, and thought leadership opportunities.