SEO Account Director
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Our client, an award-winning global digital marketing agency with a strong presence across 6 countries, is seeking an exceptional SEO Account Director to join their dynamic team. As the SEO Account Director, you will be a key driver in creating, leading, and delivering highly successful SEO campaign strategies that consistently achieve outstanding results and drive client performance.
In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of senior client relationships, while also providing guidance and support in the development and management of the account managers within your team. Additionally, you will actively contribute to new business development efforts, helping to shape pitch strategies, project scoping, and forecasting.
Passion for SEO is at the heart of this role, with a strong commitment to staying abreast of the latest trends, innovations, and technology. Your proactive approach will ensure that the agency remains at the forefront of the industry, driving innovation and pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional results for clients.
Joining this renowned agency with a thriving employee culture, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and happiness of the entire team while leveraging your expertise in SEO to play a significant role in both client success and overall agency growth.
This is a hybrid position, providing the flexibility of working 3 days on-site at the agency's downtown Toronto office, fostering collaboration and engagement with the team.
If you are an SEO enthusiast seeking a stimulating and rewarding career opportunity, this is the perfect role for you to make a lasting impact in the digital marketing industry.
MUST-HAVE SKILLS:
The ability to think strategically and develop results-driven SEO strategies is a must. This includes formulating effective SEO plans, setting goals, and providing strategic direction to improve client performance.
Experience in building and maintaining senior client relationships is important. The SEO Account Director must be able to effectively communicate with clients, understand their objectives, and provide exceptional customer service.
Strong leadership and team management skills are required.
Involvement in new business development activities, including pitch strategy development, project scoping, and forecasting, is expected. The SEO Account Director should contribute to the growth of the agency by identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to derive insights from data are essential. Proficiency in SEO analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, Search Console, and other SEO software, is required.
Being an independent self-starter, confident, and entrepreneurial is valuable in this role. The ability to articulate the value of SEO to clients and seize opportunities for growth and improvement is important.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Formulation and execution of results driven SEO strategies across key accounts
Hands on in key client deliverables
Provide strategic direction to the team to improve client performance
Business development involvement from pitch strategy development to project scoping & forecasting
Be the senior client contact for your teams clients
Be active in helping us to constantly push innovation and development in everything we do
Take responsibility for SEO Account Managers, SEO Account Executives and Copywriters development and
progression within your team
Review the quality of team deliverables and help them to improve quality and delivery
Play an active role in recruitment across the team
Develop internal processes to improve efficiencies within the team
Ensure planning and finance processes are adhered to ensure accounts remain effective and profitable.
WHAT YOU BRING:
6+ years SEO experience, preferably agency side
Proven extensive hands-on SEO experience
Proven experience in delivering results driven SEO campaigns for your clients
Outstanding team development skills and experience in motivating teams
Proven ability to build senior client relationships
Passionate about SEO and staying at the forefront of innovation and technology
Proactive and lateral thinker
Methodical in planning and forecasting
Fanatical about detail and analytical in approach
Experienced in Google Analytics, Search Console, GMB and other SEO software such as ahrefs, deepcrawl and Moz, Google Data Studio/Looker Studio
BENEFITS:
Comprehensive benefits
4-weeks paid vacation
Hybrid work model – 3 days onsite at agency located downtown Toronto
If you’re interested in this opportunity, contact Ashley at ashley@ariagency.ca for more information.