Senior SEO Manager: $8 to $10 per hour

About Us: We are a U.S.-based web design, digital marketing, and SEO agency with over 16+ years of experience helping businesses grow through organic search and lead generation.

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior SEO Manager with a proven track record of ranking home service businesses in competitive U.S. local markets.

=> Important Requirement Before Applying:

To be considered for an interview, you must provide SEO reports or case studies from at least three successful local or national

SEO campaigns completed within the last 12 months.

Applications without verifiable recent SEO results will not be considered.

About the Role:

This is not a strategy-only position.

We are looking for a hands-on SEO leader who can actively manage, execute, optimize, and improve SEO campaigns across multiple client accounts while overseeing SEO team members.

You must be comfortable working directly inside websites, identifying technical and content issues, implementing solutions, and driving measurable improvements in rankings, traffic, and lead generation.

If you have successfully ranked businesses in industries such as HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, pest control, or similar service categories, and understand how Google Business Profiles, local landing pages, and service-area SEO generate leads, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. SEO Strategy, Execution & Team Management

Manage SEO campaigns across multiple client accounts

Oversee and mentor SEO specialists and content teams

Prioritize tasks based on impact and business goals

Ensure consistent execution of SEO processes and SOPs

Drive measurable improvements in rankings (AI Overview, ChatGPT, Perplexity), organic traffic, and lead generation

2. On-Page SEO & Content Optimization

Optimize service pages, city/location pages, and blog content for local search intent and conversions

Review and improve SEO content including service pages, FAQs, and blog articles

Implement proper heading structures (H1-H4), internal linking strategies, schema markup, and conversion-focused calls-to-action

Align content with search intent and user needs—not just keyword placement

Identify content gaps and expansion opportunities

3. Technical SEO

Perform comprehensive technical SEO audits and implement recommendations, including:

Core Web Vitals optimization

Crawlability and indexation improvements

Site architecture and internal linking enhancements

Redirect management, canonicalization, and noindex implementation

Structured data and schema markup implementation

WordPress SEO optimization across various themes and page builders

You should be comfortable working directly with developers and clearly communicating technical requirements, priorities, and expected outcomes.

4. Local SEO (High Priority)

Fully optimize Google Business Profiles, including categories, services, products, media, posts, and FAQs

Build and optimize city, neighborhood, and service-area landing pages

Maintain citation consistency and NAP accuracy across directories

Develop strategies to improve local visibility and map pack rankings

Demonstrate a strong understanding of proximity, relevance, prominence, and local ranking signals

5. SOP Execution & Continuous Improvement

Follow established SEO SOPs with consistency and accountability

Identify process gaps and opportunities for improvement

Contribute to developing scalable SEO systems and documentation

Maintain organized task management and reporting processes

6. Analytics, Reporting & Performance Tracking

Monitor rankings, traffic, conversions, and lead generation metrics

Conduct SEO audits and competitive analysis

Translate SEO data into actionable recommendations for clients and internal teams

Deliver clear performance reporting and strategic insights

Experience with Search Atlas is a strong advantage.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have

7+ years of hands-on SEO experience

Proven success ranking U.S.-based home service businesses

Demonstrated local SEO expertise with Google Business Profiles and local search campaigns

Strong technical SEO knowledge and implementation experience

Advanced on-page SEO and content optimization skills

Extensive experience with WordPress websites

Strong knowledge of:

Ahrefs

SEMrush

BrightLocal

Screaming Frog

Google Search Console

Google Analytics

Experience implementing schema markup for local and service businesses

Ability to provide recent SEO reports or case studies demonstrating measurable results

Process-driven mindset with strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Agency experience managing multiple client accounts

Experience managing SEO teams

Familiarity with CRO (Conversion Rate Optimization)

Experience with Search Atlas

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 6–12 months, you will:

Improve rankings for high-value service and city keywords

Increase qualified leads from organic search and Google Business Profiles

Deliver scalable SEO implementations across multiple websites

Improve execution efficiency through stronger SOPs and processes

Help clients achieve measurable business growth through SEO

How to Apply

Please submit:

Your resume

A brief summary of your home services SEO experience

SEO reports or case studies from at least three successful campaigns completed within the last 12 months

Examples of rankings, traffic growth, lead generation improvements, or other measurable SEO outcomes

Applications without recent proof of results will not be considered.