[Remote] Associate SEO Director

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amsive is a performance marketing agency that values collaboration and innovation, offering a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. The Associate SEO Director will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the organic services channel, focusing on resource management, business development, and the execution of SEO programs to enhance client retention and growth.ResponsibilitiesOversee, advise, or assist in management of key accounts by building client relationships and managing project delivery as needed to ensure client retention and/or expansionSupport business development team on RFP’s, provide strategy PowerPoint presentations, and written proposals as needed. Support Account Directors and Strategists on upsells, program expansions, account cross-sells, or addendums for existing clientsProvide guidance through strategic and tactical input to team members for successful execution of SEO program or projectsAnalyze performance data and help develop key insights for quarterly and annual business reviews for key accountsWork closely with Account Directors and Strategists for SEO strategy alignment with client goalsWork closely with our Director of AEO/GEO to implement AI search (Answer Engine and Generative Engine Optimization) recommendations alongside SEO strategy; while this role's primary focus is SEO, you will partner closely with our AI search practice to deliver well-rounded organic results for clientsWork closely with Business Development and Sales in developing SEO program or project plans and scope definitionsSupport execution of strategies as needed for SEO clientsReview proposals and SOWs to ensure technology fees and resource hours are accurately scoped before Channel Director(s) approval and delivery to clientsEnsure accurate account resource time tracking across the organic services Channel; review tracked resource hours to ensure that execution time is within the expected ranges and recommend scope updates as neededDirectly manage 2+ SEO strategists of varying levels (associate-senior) and oversee the respective teams reporting to those strategistsWork with team members to develop basic, intermediate, and advanced SEO knowledge with the goal of advancing staff 1-2 levels within 2 years; inspire a love of SEO and digital marketing in all SEO team membersDevelop and curate training curriculum and materials in partnership with other Associate Directors and Channel Director(s) to support organic services and education of SEO team members of all levels in all areas of SEOEnsure existing organic training curriculum and materials are examined semi-annually and updated as needed, in partnership with Channel Director(s)Foster an intellectually challenging staff culture with the goal of driving continual learning and improvement across all team levelsEnsure timely interim and annual reviews are executed for all team members and that clear, tangible goals established through these reviews are regularly evaluatedLead and facilitate SEO channel meetings and huddles, developing internal team communications and advancing team-wide learnings with industry best practices; ensure participation and critical thinking are exercisedParticipate in company huddles and/or cross channel trainings as an SEO subject matter expertProvide support and recognition for all SEO teams and effectively foster teamwork that drives motivation and retentionParticipate in the training, individual development, onboarding, and mentoring of staff across all skillsSupport Channel and company hiring activities, conduct interviews and document evaluations for prospective and current employees as neededOversee procurement and management of external organic services contractors and freelancers; regularly evaluate, ensuring alignment with account and Channel budgets as well as adherence to standards of excellenceEvaluate, recommend, and contract vendors to support channel performance and profitability in partnership with the Channel Director(s)Support Channel Director(s) in managing and continually improving division workflow with thoughtful assignment of accounts across team members based on team capacityRegularly analyze team capacity with strategists to ensure resource hours are spent efficiently and effectively using time tracking analytics. Report capacity back to Channel Director(s) on a monthly basisContribute to organic search thought leadership, innovation, process improvement initiatives for the agency and its clients; execute in partnership with Channel Director(s)Keep abreast of industry developments, participate in internal marketing discussions, and facilitate knowledge transfer with the team as it impacts client workContribute to the development of new product offerings and practice innovations. Contribute to corporate initiatives, automation projects, process changes, and roll-outsDevelop tools to improve efficiency and advance the practiceRecommend organic services measurements, monitoring, methodologies and platforms for agency adoption and execute in partnership with Channel DirectorSkills7+ years of experience in organic search engine marketing, agency experience preferredExpert ability to plan and execute strategically to drive growth for both our clients and the companyProven team leadership and management experience with ability to grow direct reportsExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and positive attitudesStrong project management and organization skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple teams and projectsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to speak and write persuasively in marketing and interpersonal contexts, including in pitches and c-suite meetingsStrong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite: particularly Excel and PowerPointExpert knowledge of standard and enterprise SEO tools, including GA4, Google Search Console, enterprise crawlers such as Botify, Screaming Frog, Content King, Moz (including STAT), Conductor Searchlight and/or BrightEdge, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etcProficiency in HTMLBenefitsPaid time off that includes Unlimited Vacation Time, Annual Sick Days, Mental Health Days, and HolidaysDental, Vision, and Health Insurance401(k) with a company match programPaid Parental LeaveCompany OverviewFull-Service Performance Marketing Agency It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Nyack, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.amsive.com.