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People-Architects

SEO Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$150 - $190/hr

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 ...

People Architects

SEO Director

Cleveland, OH

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 ...

People Architects

SEO Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

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 ...

Max Connect Marketing

SEO Director

Draper, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

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 ...

Upgrow

SEO Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

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 ...

Upgrow

SEO Director

San Francisco, CA · Hybrid

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

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 ...

Max Connect Marketing

SEO Director

Draper, UT · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

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 ...

DecisionPoint | Cortek

Senior SEO Specialist

The Senior SEO Specialist will serve as the subject matter expert guiding SEO implementation across digital content, websites, tools, and communications products. This role ensures adherence to best ...

BMG360

Sr. SEO Strategist

$90K - $110K/yr

Sr. SEO Strategist Overview Rapidly growing SEO agency with premier national and international ... in direct response advertisements across TV, audio, digital and direct mail. With recent ...

Barrington Media Group, LLC

Sr. SEO Strategist

$90K - $110K/yr

Sr. SEO Strategist Overview Rapidly growing SEO agency with premier national and international ... in direct response advertisements across TV, audio, digital and direct mail. With recent ...

AutoZone

Senior SEO Specialist

Memphis, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

AutoZone is seeking a Sr. SEO Specialist to assist in the development and implementation of its SEO Technical strategy for organic growth across traditional search engines and emerging AI-driven ...

AutoZone

Senior SEO Specialist

Memphis, TN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

AutoZone is seeking a Sr. SEO Specialist to assist in the development and implementation of its SEO Technical strategy for organic growth across traditional search engines and emerging AI-driven ...

SPINUTECH LLC

Senior SEO Strategist

Tampa, FL

We are seeking a Senior SEO Strategist to join our growing team. You will be responsible for successfully planning, analyzing, recommending, and representing SEO strategies to meet clients' digital ...

Searchbloom

Sr. SEO Specialist

$75K - $90K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

About the Role We're hiring a Senior SEO Specialist to lead strategy, identify high-impact ... This is a full-time work from home position reporting to the Director of SEO. Our SEO team is ...

Forbes Advisor

SEO Director (Remote)

Wilmington, DE · On-site +1

We are seeking an experienced SEO Director to lead our Small Business, LLM optimization and growth initiatives, reporting to the VP of Growth. In this role you will lead SEO teams and work closely ...

Lee Health

Senior SEO Specialist

Fort Myers, FL

$30.32 - $39.42/hr

The Senior SEO Specialist analyzes search behavior, monitors search performance, and provides strategic recommendations to improve rankings, increase qualified traffic, and support system growth ...

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Senior SEO Directors are experienced professionals responsible for overseeing and managing an organization's search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. They lead teams that focus on improving website visibility, driving organic traffic, and increasing search engine rankings. In addition to developing and executing SEO campaigns, Senior SEO Directors collaborate with marketing, content, and technical teams to ensure best practices are implemented. They also analyze performance data, stay updated on industry trends, and provide strategic recommendations to achieve business goals.

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Director of SEO, Sr. (Contractor)

Ignite Visibility

Dallas, TX • Remote

Full-time

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SEO Director, Contract (National to Local Enterprise Focus)

At Ignite Visibility, we're on a mission to revolutionize national-to-local digital marketing. As an award-winning, fast-growing agency, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and excellence. We're looking for a disciplined, results-driven Sr. SEO Director to lead SEO strategy and team execution for a high-profile enterprise franchise client with national presence and local activation.

This is not a role for the faint of heart. We need a leader who can navigate corporate red tape, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable results at scaleall while managing a high-performing SEO team.

About the Role

The Sr. SEO Director will lead a team of Strategists and Project Managers, overseeing multi-channel campaigns that span SEO, Digital PR, and Social Media. This role requires deep experience with large franchise or multi-location businesses and the ability to balance enterprise-level complexity with local market execution.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Shape high-level SEO strategy during client kickoffs and ensure seamless execution across campaign lifecycles.

  • Performance Analysis: Conduct quarterly campaign audits using ranking reports, Google Search Console, and analytics to measure success and pivot as needed.

  • Consulting & Documentation: Own the development of SEO consulting documents and collaborate with internal teams to refine recommendations.

  • Prospective Client Reviews: Deliver site audits and competitive analyses to support sales efforts and new business development.

  • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 8-16 members, including Lead Strategists, Project Managers, and Coordinators. Conduct weekly 1:1s, biweekly team meetings, and performance reviews.

  • Training & Development: Provide SEO training to employees, contractors, and clients. Stay ahead of industry trends and lead internal innovation initiatives.

  • Process Improvement: Document and refine internal processes to drive efficiency and scalability.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Account Management, Content, Social, Digital PR, PPC, and Development teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Direct reports: 4-5

  • Conduct weekly 1:1s with direct reports and client'sSVP of SEO

  • Lead biweekly team meetings

  • Host at least one webinar annually and an Innovation Friday every six months

  • Support sales pitches as needed

  • Create clear growth paths and goals for team members

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of digital marketing experience, with 10+ years specifically in SEO

  • Agency experience required

  • Deep expertise in on-site SEO, technical SEO, link building, and keyword strategy

  • Strong understanding of content strategy, user experience, and the intersection of social media and SEO

  • Proficiency with WordPress and major social platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)

  • Proven client-facing experience with enterprise or franchise clients

  • Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive results through collaboration and persistence

  • Strong communicator who can prioritize multiple projects and lead with confidence

Key Performance Indicators

  • Client retention and satisfaction

  • Department revenue growth

  • Team education, training, and professional development

Why Join Ignite Visibility?

  • Competitive contract compensation based on experience

  • Fully remote workforce

  • Recognized as a Top-Tier Franchise Marketing Supplier by Entrepreneur Magazine (2018-2025)

  • Two-time Landy Award Winner (Search Marketer of the Year & Best Paid Search Initiative)

  • Named Best Places to Work in San Diego (2017, 2020)

  • Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies (2017-2025)

  • Fastest-Growing Private Companies in San Diego (2016-2022)

If you're a strategic, disciplined leader who thrives on solving complex challenges and driving real results, we want to hear from you.


Ignite Visibility is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, disability, sex, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or presentation, pregnancy, genetics, veteran status or any other status protected by state or federal law.