SEO Director

SEO Director (Remote – US-based)

Fulcrum | Remote (United States)

We’re the people partner for a consulting-led digital agency with a history of driving growth for some of the world’s most respected brands. We’re helping them find a commercially-minded, independent SEO Director — someone who’s strong on delivery, confident with clients, and ready to take ownership of a growing US portfolio.

Why this role?

This isn’t just an SEO gig. It’s a unique opportunity to lead client relationships and shape the agency’s US footprint, while staying hands-on in technical and strategic SEO. You’ll take full ownership of key accounts, deliver complex solutions, and become the go-to for clients ranging from fast-growing startups to global brands.

You’ll join an agency that blends strategic consulting with executional firepower — and a leadership team that actually backs you to do your job.

You’ll be expected to:

• Lead and grow client relationships — not just deliverables
  

• Join the dots across SEO, Paid Media, and Analytics to ensure cohesive service
  

• Manage and mentor talent as the team expands
  

• Handle budgets, forecasting, and internal project management
  

• Jump in with technical SEO know-how when needed (but not do it all yourself)
  

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the most senior client contact on SEO accounts — owning strategy, delivery, and communication
  

• Partnering with delivery teams across SEO, Paid, PR, and Analytics to drive performance
  

• Managing internal admin: forecasts, quotes, resourcing, budgets, and internal finance systems
  

• Working with the SEO Manager in LA and supporting their development
  

• Leading weekly and monthly reporting, reviews, and QBRs
  

• Spotting opportunities to grow accounts or win new business
  

• Collaborating on US growth strategy, including helping with occasional pitches and proposals
  

What we’re looking for:

You’ve led SEO campaigns at an agency. You know how to win the room, calm the storm, and keep clients aligned. You’re confident managing teams and delivery, but don’t need hand-holding when it comes to execution or expectations. You’ll stand out if you:

• Have 5–7 years of SEO experience, including time in agency environments
  

• Can handle enterprise-level clients and complex briefs
  

• Are confident in technical SEO, but don’t rely solely on it
  

• Have strong project management skills — you get things done
  

• Can operate independently and manage clients remotely, with minimal oversight
  

• Are excited to help build the US presence from the ground up
  

This role is for you if:

• You’re the steady hand in high-pressure situations — calm, reliable, unflappable
  

• You love variety and enjoy working across teams and time zones
  

• You want to take the lead on US clients and play a central role in scaling a global agency
  

• You’re looking for a remote-first role with ownership, influence, and autonomy
  

Not for you if:

• You need a big team around you to function
  

• You prefer narrow, technical-only roles with no client exposure
  

• You struggle with time zone flexibility or managing remote work independently
  

What’s in it for you:

• Fully remote, US-based role with flexible hours (min. 2–3 hr overlap with Sydney, Australia)
  

• Work with a high-performing global team across SEO, Paid, PR, and Strategy
  

• Competitive salary (USD benchmark depending on location)
  

• Exposure to top-tier international clients and business-building opportunities
  

• A chance to lead and shape the US arm of a growing global agency
  

Apply now

If you're a commercially aware SEO leader who wants to own client relationships and build something meaningful — all while working remotely — we’d love to hear from you.