Job Title: SEO Account Manager

Location: Essex

Salary: £35,000 – £50,000

The Company

A fast-growing independent digital agency ranked as Essex’s number one, this company is on an exciting journey to expand its reach across the UK. With a strong focus on high-quality SEO, PPC, and digital strategies, they boast a 90% client retention rate and an impressive portfolio of clients. The agency is scaling rapidly, securing larger retainers and setting ambitious growth targets, including hiring multiple team members in 2025 to support its expanding client base.

Roles & Responsibilities

As an SEO Account Manager, you will:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 10 clients across various industries.
• Lead client relationships, ensuring strong communication and collaboration, including in-person meetings and events.
• Develop and implement SEO strategies focused on technical, on-page, and off-page optimisation.
• Conduct in-depth keyword research, site audits, and performance analysis using tools such as Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog.
• Work closely with the SEO Lead to drive organic growth and improve client performance.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and proactively suggest innovative solutions to enhance SEO strategies.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of SEO experience, ideally within an agency setting.
• Strong technical SEO knowledge, including experience conducting audits, implementing structured data, and optimising site speed and mobile usability.
• Confident in a client-facing role, with excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog.
• Experience working with developers to implement SEO recommendations.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for delivering results.

Company Benefits

• A structured career progression path with regular performance reviews.
• Dedicated training budget and opportunities for industry certifications.
• Attendance at major SEO conferences such as Brighton SEO.
• Team holidays.
• Performance-based bonuses and profit-sharing after 12 months.
• Additional perks including birthday leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving agency where you can take ownership of client strategies and play a key role in shaping the future of the SEO team. Apply now to be part of this exciting journey!