Director of SEO
$110,000–$125,000 year
On-siteSt. Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Director of SEO to lead a team of SEO Strategists in a data-driven, strategic role focused on driving organic growth for diverse client portfolios. You will oversee development and execution of technical, on-page, off-page, and content SEO strategies, stay ahead of search engine updates including AI search and SGE, mentor a team, and drive measurable business impact. The role involves capacity planning, refining the agency’s SEO framework and tools, and collaborating with Marketing Services and Client Success teams on audits and growth projections. Culture Index survey is part of the hiring process.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of dedicated SEO experience
- at least 3+ years leading an SEO team
- Deep understanding of technical SEO (site architecture, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, crawling and indexing issues)
- Deep understanding of content topical authority and user-centric intent
- Proven track record of driving measurable organic growth, revenue impact, and search visibility improvements across diverse client portfolios
- Exceptional ability to explain technical SEO concepts to non-technical client stakeholders and executives
- Expert-level proficiency with tools like Ahrefs, semrush, Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), and Looker Studio
- Digital marketing agency experience preferred
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