SEO/GEO Manager
DAC · Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
Marketing$90k–$105k/yrFull-time
Position Summary
When it comes to search engine optimization, from on page copy to schema you know every word counts—but it all starts with a well-rounded strategy backed by industry expertise. That’s where you come in. As our SEO/GEO Manager, you’ll be our resident expert on all things organic search.
What You’ll Do
- Planning and Management of Client Campaigns
- Provide strategic thought leadership, in partnership with SEO Directors
- Perform research to gain a better understanding of target audience, brand, category, and competitive landscape
- Thematic research to generate relevant content themes for new and existing programs
- Carry out full SEO/GEO audits as required with recommendations for programs including:
- URL structure
- Navigation Structure
- CANONICALIZATION ISSUES
- CONTEXTUAL LINKS
- HTML & XML sitemaps
- ROBOTS.TXT
- Title, Header, Image, Keyword, and Description Tags
- Social SEO recommendations
- Develop and implement GEO strategies to optimize client brands’ presence in responses generated by AI engines, such as Perplexity, ChatGPT, Gemini, AI Overviews, etc.
- Structure content for LLM ingestion, including entity optimization, semantic markup, schema.org structured data, and authoritative citations
- Monitor and measure brand visibility in generative engine responses using dedicated GEO tools, such as Otterly.ai, SEMrush AI Overview Tracker, etc.
- Enhance on-page optimization of pages based on keyword research and program goals, as well as off-page tactics including article syndication with respect to domain authority enhancement
- Campaign errors and issues are troubleshot and resolved in a timely manner or escalated as necessary
- Report on program status to Account Manager or client team
- Support Account team on client calls with technical campaign information
- Optimization
- Ensure that all websites and internet properties under your influence have been technically optimized to attract and engage those visitors that closely match the agreed profile of the target audience
- Suggest content improvements with a view to improving organic traction
- Identify and provide recommendations on how to improve visibility in LLMs
- Analysis
- Monitor key metrics to assess opportunities and issues for both search engines and LLMs as well as regularly present findings to clients
- Industry Knowledge
- Keep updated on search marketing industry by researching, networking, reading blogs, forums, and new sources
- Share knowledge of SEO/GEO practices into the business to assist in the development and recommendation of new SEO strategies
- Demonstrate knowledge of SEO tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Google Webmaster tools, Bright Edge, SEOMOZ tools, Advanced Web Ranking, etc.)
- New Business Development
- Aid in new business development as needed, including client research, planning, creation of presentation materials, and meeting attendance and presentation
What You Bring
- A leader in SEO/GEO who has a minimum of 7+ years of online marketing experience and an in-depth understanding of the search engine ranking process as well as basic knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, and web standards
- Bilingualism (French and English) required
- A highly organized self-starter with a proven track record of improving organic search results through application of SEO best practice
- A multi-tasker with demonstrated knowledge of key SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Webmaster, Bright Edge, MOZ/STAT, and Advanced Web Ranking
- A team player with the ability to collaborate with other departments, manage multiple projects at a time, and turn metrics into measurable results
- A polished communicator who can shine in a pitch and also hold their own in deeply technical discussions
- Someone that understands process and numbers, and knows how important both are to the success of an agency and its clients
What You’ll Get
- Professional Growth: Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge tools in the performance marketing industry
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a global organization that values curiosity, transparency, and innovation
- Competitive Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits
- R generous PTO, wellness initiatives and parental leave
- Retirement saving plans
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
- A supportive, collaborative, and casual work environment
How We Work
This role requires three in-office days per week. Fully remote work is not available for this position.