Managing Director for SEO - Agency

Job DescriptionOur client is looking for a Managing Director of SEO to join their agency teamThe Managing Director, SEO is responsible for driving the expansion of the agency SEO and AI Visibility efforts. The primary objective is to continue to grow the SEO practice profitably by building an approach that utilizes the best people, processes and technology to be able to deliver client results via organic and AI search.What You DoManage the P&L and grow revenue across the SEO practiceAlign the organization around a single vision for delivering AI SEO visibility and organic trafficSenior sponsorship of our largest SEO client relationships working with agency SEO teams to develop strategy and communicating SEO strategy to client side C-level stakeholders Co-Lead GTM for AI Visibility efforts with the Chief Product Officer, lead new business SEO opportunitiesDefine the partners and tech to best serve clientsGuide measurement strategy for SEO and AI VisibilityDeliver SEO thought leadership across social media, blog and industry speaking engagementsWho You AreAn SEO professional with 12+ years of SEO experience inclusive of leading SEO teams, developing and executing SEO strategy for enterprise clients and participation in sales processesHave an opinion of how AI and LLMs have changed SEO and how brands need to adapt to drive increased AI visibilityHeld in high regard by media partners and colleaguesComfortable in a QBR, on stage or in a pitch closing media businessUnderstanding of SEO from a technical, content and strategic lensTrack record of hiring, developing and growing successful teamsIdeally have independent agency experienceStrong negotiation skills Can build: processes, trainings and cultureHow You SucceedYou live our culture code every day!Clearly define how we will show up in the marketplace, align the leadership team around it, and build the teams in markets in that imageTake a pragmatic, first principles approachBalance quick wins versus long term tacticsGrow our SEO Practice revenue via both new business and new buying assignments from existing clientsCollaborate and share with other SEO leaders globally, as well as Medial & Data leaders in NAMERBuild strong relationships and work effectively with your peer group.