[Remote] Director, SEO/AEO

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lamark Media is an integrated digital marketing firm focused on creating extraordinary marketing campaigns. They are seeking an experienced SEO leader to drive revenue and scale the SEO business unit, responsible for department performance, operational excellence, team leadership, and service innovation.ResponsibilitiesOwn SEO department revenue and strengthen client retentionIdentify opportunities for organic growth and support new business by shaping SEO strategy, scoping, and resourcingEnsure client strategies tie directly to measurable business outcomesOversee delivery quality and ensure consistent execution through scalable systems, QA processes, and reporting standardsImprove operational efficiency to drive stronger margins and align resourcing, forecasting, and capacity planningLead a team of 6, with direct management of the Associate Director and indirect oversight of the broader teamSupport hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of SEO talent by setting performance expectations, ensuring accountability, and elevating strategic thinkingDevelop frameworks, playbooks, standardized deliverables, and SOPs that allow for team scalability and cross-team functionality, integrating automation and AI when applicableAct as a senior strategic lead across key accounts, ensuring proactive, insight-driven recommendations that reinforce agency valueSkills8+ years of professional experience in SEO-focused roles, with demonstrated experience leading teams, owning client outcomes, and scaling operationsAgency tenure: experience working in an agency or fast-paced digital environment requiredAccountability for retention, margin, revenue: previous positions have required management of department-level responsibilitiesForward-thinking approach to organic: has already developed practices and/or packages for AEO, 'search everywhere,' and has used automation and/or AI to improve efficiency or scalabilityPassion for people management: genuine interest in nurturing team members' growth and experience leading other leadersStrong organizational and administrative skills: ability to keep team delivery on track while managing strategic business prioritiesPresentation & Communication Skills: Strong ability to present ideas, strategies, and performance results to clients in a clear and persuasive mannerRemote work experience: a history of successfully managing people and priorities in a remote setting through team collaboration toolsBenefitsIncredible company culture - we are passionate about the impact we make every day; we balance freedom with responsibility, and we aim for a consultative, transparent, and communicative approach in both our internal and client relationshipsDiverse and forward-thinking environmentGreat career growth opportunity—you’ll have direct access to agency leadershipCompany-assisted medical insurance programs, life insurance, optional vision and dental insurance programs, and short-term and long-term disability offered401(k) with employer matchingCompany events and industry conferencesCompany OverviewLamark Media is a full-service firm that provides industry-leading performance-based marketing and advertising initiatives across a variety of platforms. It was founded in 2009, and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.lamarkmedia.com.