SEO and Local Search Manager Agency

SEO, Local Search & AI Search Director (Full-Time | Remote) Build the Future of Search With Us We're a fast-growing digital marketing agency specializing in helping dental and medical practices dominate their local markets. We're looking for an experienced SEO professional who doesn't just complete tasks—we want someone who builds strategy, delivers measurable results, embraces AI, and wants to help build an industry-leading SEO department. This is a long-term opportunity for someone who wants to grow with one company, make a real impact, and eventually lead a team. If you're looking for "just another SEO job," this isn't the right fit. If you love winning, constantly learning, and want to build something special, keep reading. Who We're Looking For We're looking for someone who: • Thinks strategically, not just tactically • Is obsessed with getting results • Loves solving difficult ranking problems • Stays ahead of Google's algorithm updates • Understands that AI Search is changing everything • Has deep Local SEO experience • Takes ownership without being micromanaged • Wants to build systems and processes • Wants to eventually lead an SEO department • Is looking for a long-term career, not another freelance project If you're the person other SEO professionals ask for advice, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Be Responsible For You'll lead SEO strategy for multiple medical and dental practices across the United States. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing and executing complete SEO strategies • Growing Google Business Profile visibility and Google Maps rankings • Building AI Search strategies for ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and emerging AI search platforms • On-page SEO optimization • Technical SEO audits and implementation • Local SEO optimization, including citations, reviews, location pages, and Google Business Profiles • Keyword research focused on search intent and lead generation • Competitor research and strategy development • Link building and authority development • Content strategy and optimization • Website audits and recommendations • Tracking rankings, traffic, leads, and conversions • Creating meaningful client reporting • Building SOPs and improving internal SEO systems • Helping build and eventually lead our SEO department Required Experience • 5+ years of professional SEO experience • Extensive Local SEO experience • Proven Google Business Profile optimization experience • Strong technical SEO knowledge • Excellent understanding of AI Search and where search is heading • Outstanding written and spoken English • Dental or medical marketing experience is a huge advantage • WordPress experience • Google Analytics 4 • Google Search Console • Experience with tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, Search Atlas, Screaming Frog, SpyFu, BrightLocal, Whitespark, or similar platforms • Excellent communication skills • Self-motivated and able to work independently • Stable work history with a desire for long-term employment Bonus Skills Experience with any of the following is a plus: • Schema markup • Core Web Vitals optimization • Google AI Overviews • Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) • AI content optimization • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) • Heat maps and user behavior analysis • Reputation management • Managing or mentoring SEO teams • Agency experience Work Schedule This is a fully remote position. We're open to hiring exceptional talent from anywhere in the world. The only requirement is that you're available for at least 4 hours each weekday during U.S. Mountain Time so you can collaborate with our team and attend meetings. The rest of your schedule is flexible. What We Offer • Competitive full-time salary • Performance bonuses • Paid Time Off for long-term full-time employees • Long-term career stability • Leadership opportunities • The opportunity to build and lead an SEO department • Work with an experienced leadership team • High-quality healthcare clients • A company that values innovation, results, and continuous improvement IMPORTANT - HOW TO APPLY Applications that do not include ALL of the following will not be considered. 1. Resume Tell us about your SEO experience and work history. 2. Video Introduction (REQUIRED) You should have the link to your video be the very first sentence in your application/ response. Please record a 2-5 minute Loom video answering the following: • Why do you stand out from every other applicant? • What is your biggest SEO success story? • Tell us about your Local SEO experience. • Tell us about your Google Business Profile experience. •• Why are you looking for a long-term position? Applications without a video will automatically be rejected. 3. Compensation Requirements Please include: • Your desired monthly salary for full-time employment • Whether you're available full-time • Your earliest possible start date 4. Show Us Your Results Please include examples of: • Rankings you've improved • Google Maps success stories • Traffic growth • Lead generation improvements • Before-and-after case studies • Anything else you're proud of We care far more about results than years of experience. Final Question Please answer this in your application: If you joined our company today, what are the three biggest opportunities you see to help our agency dominate Local SEO and AI Search over the next three years? About Us We're building one of the best healthcare marketing agencies in the country, and we're looking for people who want to build something extraordinary with us. If you're passionate about SEO, Local Search, AI Search, continuous learning, and delivering incredible results, we'd love to hear from you.