Team Pumpkin - Senior Manager - SEO (5-6 yrs)

Job Description: Senior Manager SEO.

Position: Senior Manager SEO.

Experience: 5-6+ years in SEO, with at least 1 year of experience leading a team.

Location: Bangalore.

Employment Type: Full-time.

About the Role:

- We are looking for a strategic, data-driven, and result-oriented Senior Manager SEO to lead our SEO initiatives and drive significant growth for our clients.

- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical and programmatic SEO, a proven track record of mentoring teams, and hands-on experience in client acquisition through successful pitch deliveries and onboarding.

Key Responsibilities:

SEO Strategy & Execution:

- Develop and execute comprehensive SEO strategies tailored to client objectives, focusing on technical, on-page, and off-page SEO.

- Leverage programmatic SEO to scale organic visibility and optimize content for high-impact keywords.

- Monitor algorithm updates and implement best practices to ensure long-term success.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

- Lead, manage, and mentor a team of SEO specialists, fostering a culture of learning and growth.

- Provide regular training to enhance team expertise in technical, programmatic, and strategic SEO.

- Monitor team performance and provide actionable feedback to drive results.

Client Acquisition & Coordination:

- Collaborate with the Business Development teams to craft compelling SEO pitches for potential clients, showcasing the ROI of SEO strategies.

- Successfully onboard new clients, understanding their needs, and setting clear KPIs for SEO projects.

- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless communication and satisfaction.

Technical SEO Expertise:

- Conduct technical audits and provide recommendations to improve site architecture, indexing, crawlability, and speed.

- Implement schema markup, resolve canonicalization issues, and optimize for Core Web Vitals.

- Oversee the development of technical SEO strategies for large-scale websites and ecommerce platforms.

Data-Driven Insights & Reporting:

- Use advanced analytics tools (Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush) to track performance and identify areas for improvement.

- Generate detailed performance reports and present insights to internal stakeholders and clients.

Requirements:

Experience:

- 5-6+ years of hands-on experience in SEO, with at least 1 year of leading and mentoring a team.

- Proven track record of successful SEO campaigns that drove measurable growth in traffic and conversions.

Technical Skills:

- Deep understanding of technical SEO, including site audits, crawl budget optimization, log file analysis, and Core Web Vitals.

- Expertise in programmatic SEO to drive scale and efficiency.

- Proficiency in using SEO tools like Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and more.

Client Management:

- Experience in pitching SEO strategies to potential clients and onboarding them successfully.

- Strong client communication skills with the ability to explain complex SEO concepts in a simplified manner.

Leadership & Mentoring:

- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and inspire teams to achieve organizational goals.

Soft Skills:

- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving abilities.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.