Account Director

The Account Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of SEO Managers (Account Strategists) and ensuring the quality, consistency, and strategic integrity of work delivered across client accounts. This is not a purely hands-off management role, you will conduct regular audits of your team's work, step into client calls when senior strategic input is needed, and serve as the standard-setter for SEO excellence at MeanPug.You will not manage every account day-to-day, but you will know what good looks like and hold your team to it.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Quality ControlOversee a team of SEO Managers, providing direction, mentorship, and accountabilityConduct regular audits of account work to ensure strategic quality and consistency across the teamIdentify gaps in execution or strategy and coach managers to correct courseEstablish and maintain internal standards for SEO deliverables, reporting, and client communicationRun structured performance check-ins and support the professional development of your teamClient Strategy & Senior SupportStep into client calls to provide senior strategic perspective on complex accounts or escalationsServe as a strategic resource when account managers need support navigating difficult client conversationsPartner with firm leadership on high-value accounts to communicate performance, strategy, and growth opportunitiesReview and approve strategic recommendations before they reach clients when stakes are highSEO OversightStay current on Local SEO and Technical SEO best practices to effectively evaluate your team's workReview technical audits, content strategies, and keyword frameworks produced by your managersTroubleshoot complex SEO challenges that fall outside a manager's scopeEnsure Google Business Profile optimization, citation management, and local link building strategies are executed at a high level across accountsCross-Functional CollaborationPartner with development, content, and analytics teams to ensure seamless execution across disciplinesContribute to agency-level strategy conversations and help shape how MeanPug delivers SEO at scaleCollaborate on process improvements, tooling, and workflow optimization for the SEO teamRequirementsProven background in SEO with strong fluency in both Local SEO and Technical SEOExperience managing or leading a team of SEO professionalsStrong client communication skills with the ability to present confidently to firm leadershipAbility to audit work critically and provide clear, actionable feedbackComfortable operating at the intersection of strategy and oversight — not purely one or the otherLegal industry experience is a plus, but not requiredBenefitsComprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) plan with company matchingFlexible work scheduleProfessional development opportunitiesDog-friendly office environmentTeam building events and activitiesTechnology stipend for equipment setupPet adoption reimbursement (up to $500)

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