Search Engine Optimization Team Lead

Company DescriptionGet Found Fast is an established SEO and digital marketing agency in the Denver Metro area, serving a diverse portfolio of clients. We are seeking a strong SEO Department Manager with exceptional and proven SEO experience and success, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead and manage a team of SEO Specialists who produce outstanding SEO results. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to grow in the SEO industry with a successful, stable local digital marketing agency.Role DescriptionAs an integral part of our organization, you will oversee the SEO department and partner with other internal teams, including Account Managers, Sales Executives, Web Development, Paid Digital Media, and Leadership. Your role will involve assessing the SEO department's success, overseeing the structure and progress of accounts, and ensuring smooth operations.Successful managers in this role thrive on leading teams, bridging gaps with efficient processes, and developing innovative strategies that improve results for clients. They are dedicated to the success of our clients and the firm. Our ideal candidate is passionate about learning, technology, and leadership, bringing a strong background in SEO and management to enhance our services and team dynamics. They have an unwavering commitment to client success and employee satisfaction, driving our mission forward.This role is perfect for someone with excellent knowledge of all SEO components (technical, content, and ongoing strategies) who is passionate about delivering a unified Organic Search Strategy for our clients. The ideal candidate will have SEO experience, can lead a team, and stay ahead of the (everchanging) curve.ResponsibilitiesLead the SEO team to maximize productivity, job satisfaction, and professional growth.Identify and implement scalable, technical SEO practices that enable reliable organic growth for clients.Manage a small book of important client accounts.Oversee SEO projects to ensure the team is following protocols for success and meeting expectations.Foster a culture of continual learning, ensuring the team stays at the forefront of organic search practices.Provide updates and reporting on SEO performance to the client team, proactively flagging potential issues impacting search effectiveness.Develop and distribute educational materials to various client and teams, including strategies and best practices.Set weekly meeting agendas for the SEO team to ensure best practices are followed, new processes are implemented, and client issues are addressed.Mentor and train team members, supporting their professional development and enhancing current learning and development plans.Act as an SEO strategist for key accounts, directly handling strategy development, execution, and optimization.Perform keyword research, competitive analysis, and technical SEO audits for assigned accounts. Create and implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies tailored to client needs.Monitor and analyze SEO performance metrics to provide actionable insights and recommendations.Share knowledge and insights with clients while keeping up-to-date with industry trends, tools, technologies, and opportunities.Define innovative and data-driven SEO roadmaps for clients.Lead client meetings both face-to-face and via conference calls when needed.About You5 years of tactical and strategic SEO experience, preferably in an agency setting.2+ years of successful team management and leadership experience.Broad expertise across all three areas of SEO: Technical, Content, and Ongoing Strategy.Proven track record of SEO success with Case Studies or detailed history of evidence.Presentation skills - comfortable and competent in presenting your ideas to groups, small and large.Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present data and findings to tell a story.Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and clients, identifying top priorities and helping others do the same.Self-starter, confident in your abilities, and not afraid to share opinions or new perspectives in pursuit of excellence.Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and comfortable with ambiguity.Team-player mentality, ready to get hands-on with SEO deliverables.Analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose complex technical SEO issues.Enjoy problem-solving, seizing new opportunities, and adapting new technologies and processes.Comfortable leading and doingready to work at all levels to complete project deliverables and meet client needs.Proficiency In the FollowingSEO: conduct keyword research, competitive analysis & identification, creating and implementing on-page and off-page SEO strategies, backlinking strategies, and landing page optimization on a local or national scale.Web: Technical SEO, CMS capability enhancement, page speed improvement, website migration, accessibility, UX, and personalization.CMS: WordPress (Bonus: Shopify, HubSpot)Content: Content management, YouTube and video optimization, schema markup.Analytics: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, keyword ranking tools (Moz, Ahrefs, Agency Analytics, ScreamingFrog, SEMrush).Google Suite: Google Ads, Gmail, Google Sheets, Google Docs.AI tools for analysis and idea generation: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Jasper, etc.Monitoring and analyzing SEO performance metrics to provide actionable insights and recommendations,Project management tools.What You Can ExpectWork at a strong and growing digital agency alongside creative, hardworking people who enjoy their work and love to have fun.The opportunity to make this role your own by defining our strategic offering and building the narrative and positioning of our agency to share with prospects.A supportive and inclusive environment that cares about its people.The freedom to be brave and try new things is part of our quest to build an agency focused on client success and satisfaction.A diverse set of clients allows you to problem-solve and be creative in fitting SEO strategies to their needs.The option to work from home and/or our office, participate in client meetings, and enjoy various company events and activities.Compensation & BenefitsSalary commensurate with experience: [$80,000-$90,000]Additional performance-based bonus compensation possibleSimple IRA with company matchingHealth, dental, and vision plansPTO - Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days per yearOpportunities for growthStrong, fun team culture