At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead SEO and AI Search strategies for diverse client accounts and mentor junior team members.
- Company: Dynamic digital agency in Manchester with a focus on growth and collaboration.
- Benefits: Salary up to £45k, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career advancement in a fast-paced agency.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on client success while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of SEO experience and strong client management skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary up to £40k - £45k DOE
Based in Manchester City Centre
Take ownership of SEO and AI Search strategies for established client accounts. Senior client facing role with mentoring and people management responsibilities. Opportunity to influence strategy, account growth and the wider SEO offering.
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Due to continued growth, we're looking for a Senior Account Manager to join an established and ambitious digital agency based in Manchester. This is a great opportunity for an experienced SEO professional who enjoys combining hands-on technical and strategic SEO with client leadership. You'll take ownership of a portfolio of mid to large accounts, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and help deliver measurable organic growth.
THE BENEFITS
- £40k-£45k salary DOE
- Clear opportunities for continued learning and professional development
- Responsibility for mentoring and developing junior team members
- Exposure to established client accounts and complex SEO projects
- Opportunity to influence SEO service development and account growth
- Supportive, collaborative and improvement-focused agency environment
THE SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER
You'll lead the strategy, delivery and performance of SEO and AI Search campaigns across a portfolio of clients. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you'll develop SEO strategies informed by research, data, competitor analysis and evolving search trends. You'll oversee activity across technical SEO, keyword research, content strategy, site structure, audits and performance monitoring. You'll also act as a senior point of contact for clients, translating complex SEO challenges into clear commercial recommendations and presenting performance updates, quarterly reviews and longer-term strategies. Alongside account delivery, you'll identify opportunities to grow existing relationships, contribute insight to new business pitches and mentor Account Managers and Executives within the SEO team.
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER - SEO ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- 5+ years' SEO experience within an agency or similarly fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge across technical, on-page, off-page, mobile and international SEO
- Experience developing and delivering SEO strategies for complex client accounts
- Strong working knowledge of tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GA4, Google Search Console and Looker Studio
- Experience with technical areas including JavaScript SEO, crawlability, schema markup and site performance
- Experience delivering projects such as site migrations, international SEO or multi-language rollouts
- Confident managing senior client stakeholders and leading strategic conversations
- Strong understanding of how SEO works alongside PPC, content, UX, CRO and wider digital marketing activity
- Previous line management or mentoring experience
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for account growth
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple accounts, projects and deadlines
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please either apply through this advert or email me directly. For further information please call me on 01244 739 369 / 07719 051 883. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.
KEY SKILLS
- SEO
- AI Search
- Technical SEO
- On-Page SEO
- Off-Page SEO
- International SEO
- SEO Strategy
- GA4
- Google Search Console
- Looker Studio
- Ahrefs
- SEMrush
- Screaming Frog
- JavaScript SEO
- Schema Markup
- Site Migrations
- Content Strategy
- CRO
- Client Management
- Account Management
Senior Account Manager employer: Searchability (UK) Ltd
Join a forward-thinking technology and telecommunications company in Kings Hill, where your contributions directly enhance workforce safety through innovative geolocation solutions. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a collaborative environment that values hands-on engineering and offers hybrid working arrangements. Enjoy competitive benefits including private medical insurance, a pension scheme, and a supportive work culture that encourages creativity and professional development.
