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Single Grain | Start Growing · 3 weeks ago

Director of SEO

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $145K/yr

8+ years exp

Single Grain is a fast-moving, AI-driven, award-winning digital marketing agency that has been helping top brands grow since 2009. They are seeking a Director of SEO to lead organic growth initiatives, manage client accounts, and drive innovative SEO strategies while mentoring a team of specialists.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Client Strategy & Retention - Own a portfolio of 6–10 key accounts, define and track quarterly OKRs, and lead QBRs that connect SEO performance directly to pipeline growth, revenue, and client satisfaction

Technical & Content Leadership - Provide strategic oversight on site audits, migrations, redesigns, content gap analyses, and authority-building initiatives, ensuring all work aligns with long-term client goals and best-in-class SEO standards

AI & SERP Innovation - Lead the exploration and deployment of cutting-edge SEO tactics, including AI Overviews, YouTube search, Reddit answer boxes, and other emerging opportunities to maximize organic visibility and competitive advantage

Cross-Functional Enablement - Partner with Paid Media, CRO, and Creative teams to integrate SEO insights into broader marketing strategies and ensure cohesive, data-driven campaign execution

Tool-Stack & Process Excellence - Oversee and optimize the use of SEO platforms such as Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Surfer, ClickFlow, and AI-powered tools introduced to improve efficiency, insights, and campaign performance

Reporting & Analytics - Deliver actionable insights through weekly KPI reviews, monthly retention and CSAT dashboards, and executive-level reporting for leadership to inform strategic decisions

People Management & Team Development - Lead and mentor a team of SEO professionals, fostering growth, collaboration, and performance excellence. Ensure clear role definition, effective delegation, and career development within the team

Internal SEO Ownership - Oversee and continuously improve the company’s own SEO strategy and performance, ensuring our digital presence exemplifies the same standards and innovation we deliver to clients

Vision & Evolution of SEO Strategy - Drive the evolution of our SEO methodologies and frameworks, guiding the team and clients through the rapidly changing landscape of search and AI-driven discovery

Qualification

SEO leadershipTechnical SEO expertiseAI fluencyClient retention strategiesContent strategyData analysisTeam managementExecutive communicationStrategic thinkingCollaborationProblem-solvingMentoringRelentless learning

Required

8+ years of agency or multi-brand SEO leadership, with direct oversight of client accounts and management of junior/mid-level SEO teams

Proven track record in client retention and growth, maintaining ≤ 25% annual churn and driving ≥ 20% YoY qualified-lead or revenue growth across a portfolio of accounts

Demonstrated success on non-Google surfaces (YouTube, Reddit, AI answer cards, and emerging SERPs)

Advanced technical and content expertise, including indexation, Core Web Vitals, structured data, log-file analysis, and content strategy at scale

Tool mastery across Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Surfer, GA4, GSC, and other SEO/analytics platforms

AI fluency, including prompt engineering and leveraging AI for research, content outlines, internal linking strategies, and QA processes

Executive communication skills, able to distill complex SEO insights for C-level stakeholders while mentoring and developing a high-performing SEO team

Strategic thinking, connecting SEO initiatives to broader marketing, business, and revenue objectives

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.

Flexible PTO: Take the time you need to recharge and stay at your best.

Home Office Stipend: Set up your workspace just the way you like it.

Top-Notch Equipment: MacBook provided to ensure you have the tools to excel.

Learn from the Best: Collaborate with industry-leading experts who will keep you forward-thinking and ahead of the AI curve.

Company

Single Grain | Start Growing

Single Grain is an award-winning digital marketing agency that has been dedicated to drive persistent growth for remarkable companies like Amazon, Uber and Salesforce since 2009.

Founded in 2005

Los Angeles, California, USA

51-200 employees