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The Associate Director, SEO will provide process, strategic leadership, and oversight for the organic services channel of Amsive. The Associate Director will primarily support resource development ...

The Associate Director, SEO will provide process, strategic leadership, and oversight for the organic services channel of Amsive. The Associate Director will primarily support resource development ...

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People Architects is excited to recruit an SEO Director (Agency Leadership & AI Search Strategy) for an on-site role in Cleveland, Ohio for one of our high-growth agency clients. Summary: This is a ...

Upgrow is seeking an organized, motivated, and creative SEO Director to lead our growing digital marketing agency in San Francisco, CA. You will oversee and manage SEO projects involving research ...

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Max Connect Digital is looking to hire to an experienced SEO Director to join its growing team. Max Connect Digital is a nationally recognized digital marketing agency that creates innovative ...

Max Connect Digital is looking to hire to an experienced SEO Director to join its growing team. Max Connect Digital is a nationally recognized digital marketing agency that creates innovative ...

Move Your Career Forward with DAC as an SEO Director Who We Are We are DAC-a global full-funnel performance media agency dedicated to delivering transformative results. With expertise spanning SEO ...

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The Director will also establish and advance Gartner's Answer Engine Optimization (AEO ... Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of SEO/AEO associates responsible for day-to-day ...

The Director will also establish and advance Gartner's Answer Engine Optimization (AEO ... Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of SEO/AEO associates responsible for day-to-day ...

The Director will also establish and advance Gartner's Answer Engine Optimization (AEO ... Lead, coach, and scale a high-performing team of SEO/AEO associates responsible for day-to-day ...

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How much do associate seo director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate seo director in the United States is $102,728.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an Associate SEO Director do?

An Associate SEO Director oversees the planning and execution of search engine optimization strategies for a company or agency. They lead teams, manage SEO campaigns, and collaborate with other departments to improve website visibility and organic search rankings. Their responsibilities often include analyzing data, identifying trends, setting performance goals, and ensuring that best practices are followed. Additionally, they may mentor junior team members and communicate SEO results and recommendations to stakeholders.

How does an Associate SEO Director typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive SEO success?

As an Associate SEO Director, you will regularly work with content creators, web developers, UX designers, and marketing strategists to align SEO objectives with broader business goals. This collaboration involves leading SEO training sessions, providing technical recommendations to developers, and ensuring content aligns with SEO best practices. You'll also interpret analytics and share insights with stakeholders to refine strategies, making strong communication and project management skills essential for success in this role.

What is the difference between Associate Seo Director vs SEO Manager?

AspectAssociate SEO DirectorSEO Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees SEO strategy, manages teams, and aligns with business goalsExecutes SEO tactics, manages campaigns, and reports on performance
Required SkillsAdvanced SEO knowledge, leadership, strategic planningStrong SEO skills, campaign management, analytics
ExperienceTypically 5+ years, leadership experience3-5 years, hands-on SEO experience
Work EnvironmentCollaborative, strategic, often in marketing or digital teamsOperational, tactical, often in marketing teams

The Associate SEO Director focuses on strategic leadership and team management, while the SEO Manager handles day-to-day campaign execution. Both roles require strong SEO expertise, but the Associate SEO Director typically has more experience and a broader strategic scope.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate SEO Director, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate SEO Director, you need deep expertise in search engine optimization, analytics, and digital marketing, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Moz, and certifications such as Google Analytics or HubSpot are commonly expected. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help you manage teams and align SEO strategies with business goals. These skills ensure effective campaign execution, team performance, and measurable growth in organic search visibility.
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Infographic showing various Associate Seo Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 60% In-person, 7% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,728 per year, or $49.4 per hour.
Associate SEO Director

Associate SEO Director

Amsive

Manhattan, NY • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Amsive rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 50 rated marketing agency


Job description

Who We Are
At Amsive, we're more than just a performance marketing agency; we're a team that thrives on collaboration and innovation. We offer a supportive environment where personal growth is just as important as professional development. We're a team of passionate individuals ready to tackle challenges, learn from one another, and drive results. We believe in empowering our team members, providing them with the tools they need to succeed, and trusting them to lead the way. With decades of expertise and a commitment to integrated solutions, we don't meet the industry standard; we're setting it. 
If you're looking for a place where your work matters, a career path you can grow on your terms, and a team that's as invested in your success as you are, Amsive is for you. We offer a unique blend of flexibility, growth opportunities, and a culture that values each individual. Join us, and be part of the team ready to welcome, support, and grow with you. 
We regret to inform you that currently, Amsive DOES NOT provide sponsorship opportunities.
This is a REMOTE position, candidates must be located in the US and will be required to work EST or CST time zones.

What we are looking for:
The Associate Director, SEO will provide process, strategic leadership, and oversight for the organic services channel of Amsive. The Associate Director will primarily support resource development and management with the goal of increasing growth, retention, and efficiency. You will also support strategy and business development for Amsive’s organic services and assist in the day-to-day management of individual SEO programs or projects to ensure performance and profitability. While this role's primary focus is SEO, you will work closely with our Director of AEO/GEO to incorporate AI search recommendations into client strategies as part of a holistic approach to organic visibility.
What you will be doing:
Account Management & Business Development 
  • Oversee, advise, or assist in management of key accounts by building client relationships and managing project delivery as needed to ensure client retention and/or expansion. 
  • Support business development team on RFP’s, provide strategy PowerPoint presentations, and written proposals as needed. Support Account Directors and Strategists on upsells, program expansions, account cross-sells, or addendums for existing clients. 
  • Provide guidance through strategic and tactical input to team members for successful execution of SEO program or projects. 
  • Analyze performance data and help develop key insights for quarterly and annual business reviews for key accounts. 
  • Work closely with Account Directors and Strategists for SEO strategy alignment with client goals. 
  • Work closely with our Director of AEO/GEO to implement AI search (Answer Engine and Generative Engine Optimization) recommendations alongside SEO strategy; while this role's primary focus is SEO, you will partner closely with our AI search practice to deliver well-rounded organic results for clients.
  • Work closely with Business Development and Sales in developing SEO program or project plans and scope definitions. 
  • Support execution of strategies as needed for SEO clients. 
  • Review proposals and SOWs to ensure technology fees and resource hours are accurately scoped before Channel Director(s) approval and delivery to clients. 
  • Ensure accurate account resource time tracking across the organic services Channel; review tracked resource hours to ensure that execution time is within the expected ranges and recommend scope updates as needed. 
Training & Resource Development 
  • Directly manage 2+ SEO strategists of varying levels (associate-senior) and oversee the respective teams reporting to those strategists. 
  • Work with team members to develop basic, intermediate, and advanced SEO knowledge with the goal of advancing staff 1-2 levels within 2 years; inspire a love of SEO and digital marketing in all SEO team members.  
  • Develop and curate training curriculum and materials in partnership with other Associate Directors and Channel Director(s) to support organic services and education of SEO team members of all levels in all areas of SEO. 
  • Ensure existing organic training curriculum and materials are examined semi-annually and updated as needed, in partnership with Channel Director(s).  
  • Foster an intellectually challenging staff culture with the goal of driving continual learning and improvement across all team levels. 
  • Ensure timely interim and annual reviews are executed for all team members and that clear, tangible goals established through these reviews are regularly evaluated. 
  • Lead and facilitate SEO channel meetings and huddles, developing internal team communications and advancing team-wide learnings with industry best practices; ensure participation and critical thinking are exercised.  
  • Participate in company huddles and/or cross channel trainings as an SEO subject matter expert. 
  • Provide support and recognition for all SEO teams and effectively foster teamwork that drives motivation and retention.  
  • Participate in the training, individual development, onboarding, and mentoring of staff across all skills. 
Resource Management 
  • Support Channel and company hiring activities, conduct interviews and document evaluations for prospective and current employees as needed. 
  • Oversee procurement and management of external organic services contractors and freelancers; regularly evaluate, ensuring alignment with account and Channel budgets as well as adherence to standards of excellence. 
  • Evaluate, recommend, and contract vendors to support channel performance and profitability in partnership with the Channel Director(s). 
  • Support Channel Director(s) in managing and continually improving division workflow with thoughtful assignment of accounts across team members based on team capacity. 
  • Regularly analyze team capacity with strategists to ensure resource hours are spent efficiently and effectively using time tracking analytics. Report capacity back to Channel Director(s) on a monthly basis. 
Agency Services Development 
  • Contribute to organic search thought leadership, innovation, process improvement initiatives for the agency and its clients; execute in partnership with Channel Director(s).  
  • Keep abreast of industry developments, participate in internal marketing discussions, and facilitate knowledge transfer with the team as it impacts client work.  
  • Contribute to the development of new product offerings and practice innovations. Contribute to corporate initiatives, automation projects, process changes, and roll-outs. 
  • Develop tools to improve efficiency and advance the practice.
  • Recommend organic services measurements, monitoring, methodologies and platforms for agency adoption and execute in partnership with Channel Director. 

Who you are:
  • 7+ years of experience in organic search engine marketing, agency experience preferred 
  • Expert ability to plan and execute strategically to drive growth for both our clients and the company 
  • Proven team leadership and management experience with ability to grow direct reports 
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork and positive attitudes 
  • Strong project management and organization skills, ability to prioritize and manage multiple teams and projects 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven ability to speak and write persuasively in marketing and interpersonal contexts, including in pitches and c-suite meetings 
  • Strong proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite: particularly Excel and PowerPoint 
  • Expert knowledge of standard and enterprise SEO tools, including GA4, Google Seach Console, enterprise crawlers such as Botify, Screaming Frog, Content King, Moz (including STAT), Conductor Searchlight and/or BrightEdge, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc. 
  • Proficiency in HTML preferred 

Additional Information
  • Salary starting at $100,000/yr, based on skills and experience
  • Paid time off that includes Unlimited Vacation Time, Annual Sick Days, Mental Health Days, and Holidays 
  • Dental, Vision, and Health Insurance
  • 401(k) with a company match program
  • Paid Parental Leave

Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at Amsive, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call (331) 318-7800.
Amsive is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.  It is Amsive’s continuing policy to provide equal employment opportunity and not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy or childbirth, marital status, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including (but not limited to) application for employment, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers, training, layoffs, rehires, termination of employment and all other terms and conditions of employment.
All offers of employment with Amsive are contingent upon the successful completion of background checks, which may include criminal history and reference verification, conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.
As part of the Company's equal employment opportunity policy, Amsive will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

 

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