SEO Team Lead- 0340 - Johannesburg, South Africa

About the Client:

Our client is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to helping painting business owners increase sales, improve customer retention, and boost profitability through SEO, PPC, Social Media, and other online marketing platforms. They are seeking an experienced SEO Manager to lead their team.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced SEO Team Lead for our client to spearhead their SEO department and drive organic growth for their painting contractor clients. This role is perfect for a strategic thinker who can develop innovative SEO strategies, test new approaches, and optimize the team’s performance for exceptional results. You will build upon our proven strategies, leveraging data from successful campaigns to achieve outstanding outcomes.

Background in a digital marketing agency is required.

Experience working in the home services niche is a plus.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and lead SEO strategies, focusing on Local SEO to boost search visibility for multi-location businesses, especially in the healthcare and dental sectors.
• Optimize and manage Google Business Profiles, ensuring accurate and engaging information for all locations.
• Build and maintain local citations across relevant directories, ensuring NAP data consistency.
• Monitor and analyze SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics, providing actionable insights.
• Create and optimize localized content, including landing pages and service descriptions, to drive local traffic.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their objectives and tailor our client's services to meet their expectations.
• Conduct SEO audits and implement improvements to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to integrate SEO with broader marketing efforts.
• Stay updated on Local SEO trends and algorithm changes to adjust strategies proactively.

Who Are We Looking For?

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in SEO, with proven success in a similar role.
• Expertise in Local SEO strategies, including Google Business Profile management.
• Leadership experience managing and guiding an SEO team.
• Proficient with SEO tools like SEMrush, Moz, Ahrefs, and Google Analytics.
• Deep understanding of SEO best practices, search algorithms, and local SEO tools.
• Experience in the home services niche is a plus.
• Background in a digital marketing agency is required.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.

 Position: SEO Team Lead

Remote Status: Fully Remote

Preferred Location: Global

Working Hours: 9 am to 6 pm EST

Salary: USD 1800 to USD 2000 per month

Internal Job ID: 0340