Associate Manager, SEO And Client Strategy (Fully Remote)

Growth Machine is hiring an Associate Manager, SEO and Client Strategy to help manage client projects, run technical and content audits, and support our link building practice.

The Associate Manager, SEO and Client Strategy is a co-manager of client accounts who contributes to the delivery of premium content that earns our clients the top spots in Google for the search terms relevant to their business.

This is the perfect fit for someone who is excited about account management, client communications, SEO, and campaign planning within an agency environment, particularly if their goal is to develop these skills and grow into a more senior SEO account planner role at a growing internet-based company.

Over time, this role offers a ton of opportunity to grow into an autonomous SEO Account Manager.

Responsibilities:

The Associate Manager, SEO and Client Strategy is a key contributor to the account management team for our SEO-focused content clients. They work in partnership with a senior SEO account manager to ensure that client feels heard and informed, there is a deep understanding of the client's marketing goals and that the content we produce supports those goals, and that content is planned, researched, and produced in accordance with the editorial calendar.

The person in this role will primarily make sure that everything is running smoothly, seamlessly, and on schedule at all times for a variety of client projects across diverse industries and categories.

Duties include:

• Search optimized keyword research, in conjunction with appropriate category and competitive analysis
• Editorial planning and scheduling
• Liaising between clients, editors, and writers
• Conducting technical SEO audits on client sites (Note that technical SEO background is a plus, but not a requirement for the role; training will be provided)
• Setting up and managing tracking dashboards for clients.
• Engagement with clients to ensure they receive the full support and white glove experience on which we pride ourselves, including conducting meetings, sending weekly project updates, hosting informational meetings, providing resources, and acting as a point of contact for clients’ day-to-day questions and concerns.
• Analysis of project performance and subsequent monthly reporting.
• Day-to-day troubleshooting and ad hoc responsibilities.

Requirements

• You're a critical thinker and a strong, creative problem-solver.
• You have experience interfacing with clients in an agency, or similarly fast-paced environment. You do not need to have managed your own accounts, but it is a plus.
• You have a keen eye for detail, process, and organization. You're always looking for ways to improve existing processes so that they work better for everyone involved.
• You have a strong understanding of SEO, or at least a basic understanding with a strong desire to learn more.
• It’s a bonus, though not required if you are comfortable analyzing data; specifically, SEO metrics such as site traffic, keyword ranking, and more.
• You have great communication and people skills, and you’d be comfortable managing client expectations and making sure clients are well taken care of.
• You're flexible and agile. You don't bat an eye at a fast pace or a rapidly growing and changing work environment.
• You're capable of working autonomously and remotely, and know when to ask for support. You’re comfortable working independently to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• You're friendly, eager to jump in and make the job your own, and love to contribute to tangible business growth and success.
• Familiarity with GSuite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets), Slack, Asana, Zoom, Ahrefs, Google Analytics and Google Search Console familiarity required. Google Data Studio, Accuranker, and Notion are nice to have, but not required.

Benefits

• Remote Work: You can work from anywhere in the continental US.
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% covered for you and 50% for your family.
• Life Insurance: We cover life insurance for the value of your salary up to 200k, and you can add up to 500k in additional coverage.
• 401k: You'll have access to a 401k with a company match.
• Vacation and Holiday: 20 days paid vacation time, and we take off all major holidays, including a week over the New Year. You’ll also earn additional vacation days for each year that you work here, and you get your birthday off.
• Salary commensurate with experience. Range: $45,000-60,000.