Who We're Looking For We're looking for an SEO Account Manager who can own client relationships and drive results in a search landscape that now spans traditional rankings, Google AI Overviews, and answer engines like ChatGPT. You're equal parts strategist, project lead, and trusted advisor: the person clients call when they want to understand what's working, what's next, and why it matters to their business. Job Summary As an SEO Account Manager at Dean Garland, you'll be the primary owner of a portfolio of client accounts. You'll set the SEO strategy for each engagement, build the roadmap, and coordinate the specialists, writers, and editors who execute it. You'll run client communication end to end

• kickoffs, updates, reporting, and reviews
• and you'll be accountable for both the health of the relationship and the growth of the client's organic and AI-driven visibility.

This is a role for someone who can hold the strategic view and the operational detail at the same time. Responsibilities Client & relationship management Own a portfolio of client accounts as the primary point of contact Lead client communication: kickoffs, regular check-ins, strategy reviews, and quarterly planning Set expectations, manage scope, and keep clients confident and informed at every stage Translate SEO performance into clear, business-focused reporting and recommendations Identify opportunities to grow accounts and deepen the value we deliver SEO strategy & project ownership Define the SEO strategy and roadmap for each client across technical, content, link building, and local search Use ranking, traffic, and AI-visibility data to identify priorities and shape the plan Oversee content planning at scale

• clusters, briefs, and optimization frameworks
• and direct writers and editors on what to produce Guide and review technical SEO, on-page optimization, and schema work; step in hands-on when a project calls for it Manage link building campaigns for quality, relevance, and domain diversity Lead local SEO efforts including Google Business Profile optimization and citation management Performance & visibility Monitor and report on rankings, organic traffic, and AI visibility using tools like Pulse (our platform), SEMrush, and Search Console Track visibility across Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT results, and emerging AI discovery surfaces, and interpret what it means for each client Coordinate execution across the team to keep every engagement on schedule and on strategy Stay current on algorithm updates, entity optimization, and the evolving relationship between SEO and generative AI Skills & Qualifications 3+ years in SEO, digital account management, or a blended role, with direct experience managing client relationships Strong working knowledge of SEO fundamentals: technical health, on-page optimization, content strategy, link building, and local SEO Hands-on experience with SEO platforms such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, or Moz for keyword research and site audits Comfortable with analytics and reporting tools•Google Analytics, Search Console, and AgencyAnalytics or similar Solid understanding of how search engines rank content (metadata, site architecture, backlinks, entities) and where AI-driven discovery is heading Enough technical literacy (HTML, schema, CMS platforms like WordPress) to guide execution and quality-check the work Excellent written and verbal communication•you can lead a client call, write a clear strategy brief, and make complex SEO decisions understandable Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines without losing the details A proactive, ownership mindset: you anticipate problems, drive projects forward, and treat client outcomes as your own

Pay:

$47,500.00

• $80,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person