Associate SEO Manager

About the role

Who We Are At Amsive , we’re more than just a performance marketing agency; we’re a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. We offer a supportive environment where personal growth is just as important as professional development. We’re a team of passionate individuals ready to tackle challenges, learn from one another, and drive results. We believe in empowering our team members, providing them with the tools they need to succeed, and trusting them to lead the way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to integrated solutions, we don’t meet the industry standard; we’re setting it. If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, a career path you can grow on your terms, and a team that’s as invested in your success as you are, Amsive is for you. We offer a unique blend of flexibility, growth opportunities, and a culture that values each individual. Join us, and be part of the team ready to welcome, support, and grow with you. We regret to inform you that currently, Amsive DOES NOT provide sponsorship opportunities. This is a REMOTE position, candidates will be required to live in the United States and work EST or CST time zones. What we are looking for: The Associate Manager, SEO will support Amsive Digital’s organic and AI search clients across several industries including SaaS, e-commerce, higher education, healthcare, and finance. We’re looking for a curious problem solver to help lead a small team and support our wider department with content and technical strategies, and help develop impactful, data-driven SEO and AI search campaigns for our clients. The role is a steppingstone to becoming an independent team leader as a Strategist/Manager. You should have a passion for the digital world, a propensity to problem-solve, phenomenal attention to detail, and a boundless desire to learn. Our most successful team members are often both ”right-brained” (creative) and “left-brained” (analytical). They are also strong team players, as collaboration and education are very important within our SEO department. What you will be doing: Help develop and own the strategy, roadmap, and day-to-day activities of SEO activities for a few key accounts Lead a handful of bi-weekly client cadence calls (assisted by your team and dedicated account coordinators or managers and/or directors, as needed) Grow into an independent SEO team leader Conduct comprehensive, prioritized site audits and proactively identify content and technical SEO opportunities that drive relevant organic visibility and traffic at scale Document recommended solutions in a concise and compelling manner, working with development teams to advise on implementation Ability to develop realistic business cases to convince clients to prioritize and implement SEO initiatives Ability to derive strategic search query and prompt evaluations to drive successful initiatives based on attainable organic and AI search opportunities Monitor and analyze site performance using a range of SEO, AI, and site analytics tools Interpret and explain data discoveries as they relate to organic and AI search, specific initiatives, and client KPIs Develop and effectively communicate SEO and AI search strategies, deliverables, and results Stay up to date on current SEO industry trends and technologies and proactively communicate such trends to clients and the broader SEO department Perform competitive analyses to identify organic search opportunities Identify opportunities to improve organic conversion rates Supervise QA of SEO implementations Who you are: Minimum 4-5 years of experience contributing to or managing successful SEO campaigns, including agency side Understanding of current SEO and AI search best practices, search engine ranking factors, intermediate marketing principles, and a strong grasp on how to help clients meet business goals as realistically as possible, setting the right expectations Intermediate understanding of concepts such as URL discovery, crawling, rendering, indexing, and ‘crawl budget’ Understanding of web performance and page speed optimizations Inside-out knowledge of Screaming Frog and Google Search Console Experience using other SEO tools such as Botify, Lumar, OnCrawl, Ryte, BrightEdge, STAT, SEMrush, ahrefs, etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment Strong project management and organization skills, ability to be flexible and adaptable and prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects Experience with Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and connected APIs for data analysis and reporting Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (as it relates to SEO) Additional Information: Salary starting at $80,000/yr, based on skills and experience Paid time off that includes Unlimited Vacation Time, Annual Sick Days, Mental Health Days, and Holidays Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance 401(k) with a company match program Paid Parental Leave Other Duties : Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Amsive, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please reach out. Amsive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees. It is Amsive’s continuing policy to provide equal employment opportunity and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, marital status, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including (but not limited to) application for employment, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers, training, layoffs, rehires, termination of employment and all other terms and conditions of employment. All offers of employment with Amsive are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks, which may include criminal history and reference verification, conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws. As part of the Company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Amsive will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.