Dentsu is the network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity.
The SEO and creative experience team within Dentsu is a global, award-winning marketing team that drives digital performance for many of the world’s largest brands. We pride ourselves on the loud drumbeat of innovation that sounds through the company. It drives the way we help solve clients’ problems, the way we build teams and product as well as the way through which we train and develop our people. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration, celebrates creativity, and encourages our employees to champion superior work to succeed in our working lives.
We’re hiring an
SEO Account Manager
as part of our team in
Manchester. Purpose of the Role The primary objective of this role is to lead the development and implementation of SEO strategy on assigned client accounts, utilising the support of your managed SEO Executives on day-to-day deliverables and guidance from the SEO Account Director. Whilst overseeing the SEO roadmap(s), you will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating client communication and management, aiming to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Effective team leadership will also play a pivotal role in this position, ensuring the team is managed to the highest standard and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of SEO strategy for client(s), with the support of SEO Account Directors. Take ownership of implementing the SEO strategy, ensuring the highest possible standard. Act as the main point of contact for clients, while regularly communicating campaign progress, results, and recommendations in a clear and professional manner. Create client presentations in a timely and consistent manner, while maintaining a very high degree of accuracy. Manage your team and ensure that project plans, roadmaps, and strategies are delivered on time and to the highest standard. Support and develop the talent of the SEO team. Ensure that SEO performance and growth is at the heart of all activity and able to showcase clear ROI for clients due to the investment in the SEO strategy. Enable collaboration between all performance channels which could include Content, Digital PR, Technical, CRO & UX, and Paid. Professional Skills Able to lead a team, work as an individual or as part of a team to deliver creative solutions. Very good knowledge of SEO strategy, from a development and implementation perspective. Aptitude to build and maintain strong working relationships. Ability to work well under pressure or to time-critical deadlines. Able to communicate and present SEO best practices to all stakeholder levels. Highly skilled in analytics and problem-solving, with a keen eye for attention to detail. Quality output achieved through others by effective leadership, delegation, teaching, and coaching. Demonstrate real commercial understanding through sound judgment. An internal and external profile that creates influence through gravitas and respect. Positive client ROI and effective team management. 3+ years’ experience in an SEO role. Experienced in driving SEO impact for a client or whilst working in-house. Driven, ambitious, and eager to contribute to the wider SEO community. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. What we offer This is a permanent role. The team is based in our Manchester office. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs which includes: Company-provided Medical Healthcare Generous Pension provisions Health and Wellness benefits Life Assurance Working in diverse teams where you can make a real impact. Exciting and rewarding environment. Varied work across industries Inclusion and Diversity Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
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SEO Account Manager
as part of our team in
Manchester. Purpose of the Role The primary objective of this role is to lead the development and implementation of SEO strategy on assigned client accounts, utilising the support of your managed SEO Executives on day-to-day deliverables and guidance from the SEO Account Director. Whilst overseeing the SEO roadmap(s), you will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating client communication and management, aiming to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders. Effective team leadership will also play a pivotal role in this position, ensuring the team is managed to the highest standard and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of SEO strategy for client(s), with the support of SEO Account Directors. Take ownership of implementing the SEO strategy, ensuring the highest possible standard. Act as the main point of contact for clients, while regularly communicating campaign progress, results, and recommendations in a clear and professional manner. Create client presentations in a timely and consistent manner, while maintaining a very high degree of accuracy. Manage your team and ensure that project plans, roadmaps, and strategies are delivered on time and to the highest standard. Support and develop the talent of the SEO team. Ensure that SEO performance and growth is at the heart of all activity and able to showcase clear ROI for clients due to the investment in the SEO strategy. Enable collaboration between all performance channels which could include Content, Digital PR, Technical, CRO & UX, and Paid. Professional Skills Able to lead a team, work as an individual or as part of a team to deliver creative solutions. Very good knowledge of SEO strategy, from a development and implementation perspective. Aptitude to build and maintain strong working relationships. Ability to work well under pressure or to time-critical deadlines. Able to communicate and present SEO best practices to all stakeholder levels. Highly skilled in analytics and problem-solving, with a keen eye for attention to detail. Quality output achieved through others by effective leadership, delegation, teaching, and coaching. Demonstrate real commercial understanding through sound judgment. An internal and external profile that creates influence through gravitas and respect. Positive client ROI and effective team management. 3+ years’ experience in an SEO role. Experienced in driving SEO impact for a client or whilst working in-house. Driven, ambitious, and eager to contribute to the wider SEO community. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. What we offer This is a permanent role. The team is based in our Manchester office. As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs which includes: Company-provided Medical Healthcare Generous Pension provisions Health and Wellness benefits Life Assurance Working in diverse teams where you can make a real impact. Exciting and rewarding environment. Varied work across industries Inclusion and Diversity Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners, and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds, and cultures. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles – we can’t promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams.
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