Taco · 1 month ago
AI-Forward Account Manager (SEO)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expTaco is a growth partner for fast-growing companies looking to win on search, focusing on SEO and AEO strategies. The Account Manager will own the client relationship for 8-12 accounts, ensuring successful onboarding and retention while collaborating with SEO strategists and content editors to deliver effective campaigns.
AdvertisingConsultingMarketingSEO
Responsibilities
Welcome new clients via email and provide a warm introduction to Taco, setting expectations for partnership success
Schedule and conduct kickoff calls to understand client needs, goals, and define quarterly KPIs
Ensure the technical team has access to all necessary resources to begin the SEO/AEO campaign and strategy
Build and maintain client dashboards using tools like Google Sheets
Review and present the strategy document to clients for approval, framing deliverables against business KPIs
Manage 8-12 key accounts; set quarterly KPIs and run QBRs tied to pipeline and revenue impact
Maintain regular communication (twice weekly minimum) and correspondence with clients
Respond promptly to client communications (Slack and Email); send meeting agendas ahead of time and follow-up notes post-meetings
Proactively surface client wins and strategic insights (new keyword positions, featured snippets, AI citation appearances), framing results against business KPIs and quarterly objectives
Notify clients when SEO content or backlinks have been published / go live
Manage a client pod (SEO Strategist, Editors) to ensure work is completed on time and to standard, reviewing all work before client delivery
Monitor client visibility across AI answer engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) and identify optimization opportunities
Stay current on SERP evolution, including Reddit answer boxes, YouTube search, and LLM citations, and translate findings into actionable client recommendations
Leverage AI tools for research, content briefs, and QA workflows to improve team efficiency
Inject SEO/AEO insights into broader marketing discussions and cross-functional roadmaps
Prepare for and conduct monthly client reporting meetings, tying performance to business outcomes
Discuss any outstanding issues or items with SEO Strategists
Review action items completed during the last month and update the client dashboard with relevant metrics from AI Visibility tooling, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Ahrefs
Track organic leads from client website forms, website calls, or GBP calls
Develop and manage project timelines to ensure on-time delivery of SEO/AEO campaigns
Coordinate with internal teams to allocate resources effectively and meet project deadlines
Monitor project progress and adjust plans as needed to accommodate changes in scope or client requests
Log new tasks into Asana after client meetings and ensure strategists, and editors are aware of upcoming priorities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
3+ years in SEO account management (agency preferred) with demonstrated client retention success
Strong command of SEO fundamentals: technical audits, content strategy, link building, and keyword research
Proficiency in Ahrefs, SERanking, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and Asana
Experience in industries like eCommerce, B2B SaaS, and Local SEO
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to simplify complexity for clients and mentor junior team members
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills
Preferred
Familiarity with AI search surfaces (ChatGPT, Perplexity, AI Overviews) and how they differ from traditional SERP
Experience with programmatic SEO or large-scale content operations
Comfort using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT) for research, outlines, and workflow automation
Track record of client retention (≤25% annual churn) and measurable lead growth across accounts
Benefits
Competitive compensation: Salary, benefits, and tool budget for best-in-class SEO and AI software.
Continuous learning: Professional development opportunities and direct mentorship from senior leadership.
Company
Taco
Taco helps companies grow revenue using innovative content marketing and SEO strategies
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase