SEO Account Manager ($70k-$80k per year)

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We are looking for a detail-obsessed, client-facing SEO Manager to own local SEO campaigns for home-service businesses across the US and Canada. You’ll lead strategy, direct web design, and be the main point of contact responsible for increasing qualified leads and revenue.
Compensation
Total salary: $70,000 – $80,000 CAD
Bonuses: Performance-based, tied to client retention and account health
What you’ll be responsible for
Own the SEO strategy for 20–28 local service clients (plumbers, electricians, roofers, etc.)
Onboard new clients, set clear expectations, and define goals in terms of leads and revenue, not just rankings
Direct web design and CRO for local service sites (WordPress + Elementor), collaborating with dev/design/copy
Lead Local SEO execution: GBP optimization, on-page, internal links, content briefs, and local link-building
Use Ahrefs, Local Dominator, Nightwatch, GSC, GA4 and our internal tools to track performance and find growth opportunities
Run monthly strategy calls and send weekly updates summarizing: what we did, what changed, and what’s next
Ensure all work follows our established SOPs while continuously suggesting improvements
Work closely with our fulfillment team, communicating quickly and clearly in Slack and internal tools
Get trained by our senior team on our playbooks, reporting system, and client communication standards
Requirements
2–4+ years of hands-on SEO experience, including local SEO for service businesses
Solid experience with WordPress + Elementor (you can brief devs and make basic edits yourself)
Comfortable using Ahrefs, GSC, GA4 on a weekly basis
Understanding of GBP optimization, citations, and local link acquisition
You speak and write near-native English; you’ll be leading client calls every month
You can explain technical SEO in simple language to busy, non-technical business owners
Strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple accounts without dropping the ball
Reliable, on-time, and responsive during North American business hours
You enjoy moving fast, taking ownership, and working within clear SOPs

Work arrangement
Yes