Directive is hiring: SEO Manager (Remote US) in Dallas

Overview

SEO Manager (Remote US) - Future Opening role at Directive Consulting. The Content Strategist is a client-facing role responsible for day-to-day client deliverables, creating and managing custom client strategies, and communicating with clients and internal stakeholders. Internally this role is titled Account Strategist, Content & SEO.

What You'll Do

• Strategic Excellence and Best Practices: Create custom strategies and implement best practices to achieve client goals. Use project phases as a foundation for the initial client strategy and continually optimize based on the client’s marketing goals, campaigns, and performance while adhering to Directive best practices. Collaborate with the Associate Director (AsD) when roadblocks impact strategy and goal attainment.
• Content and Campaign Development: Craft creative briefs and content campaigns informed by competitor and audience insights; apply industry best practices including LTV:CAC modeling, Customer Generation, share of SERP, and content production.
• Goal Setting: Use available data to set client goals, with approval from the Associate Director (AsD) in client meetings.
• Data and Tool Proficiency: Leverage Google Analytics, CRM data, SEMRush, Ahrefs, and other analytics to inform goals and demonstrate impact.
• Project Management and Collaboration: Ensure strategy execution using Asana; delegate tasks to team members and clients; coordinate with Project Managers where present; work with content writers and designers to deliver campaigns on time and to quality standards.
• Communication: Serve as the primary interface between clients and the Directive team; maintain proactive, transparent communication about timelines, progress, roadblocks, opportunities for growth, and any strategic changes through regular updates via Slack and meetings.
• Reporting: Provide regular progress and impact updates to clients, including bi-weekly meetings and monthly/quarterly/bi-annual business reviews as applicable.

What You'll Bring

• Proven track record delivering SEO principles and content strategy: keyword research, on-page optimization, and link building.
• Analytical skills to assess website traffic and SEO metrics using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog.
• Strong communication skills with experience client-facing and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Agency experience; B2B tech and/or SaaS experience.
• Excellent organizational, project, and time-management abilities.

Goals

• NSM Attainment: 100%
• MRR Retainment: 96%
• CSAT > 4.2
• Upsells/Cross-sells/Referrals: look for growth opportunities for clients, including expanding services and budgets; actively pursue referrals when appropriate.

What We Offer

Directive offers a set living wage, medical/dental/vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage for you and your family, with employer-paid plans for you and partial employer contributions for dependents. Benefits support the whole person including mental health, physical wellness, time off, and retirement options (traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match). Eligible for an annual bonus and a company-wide anniversary trip.

Work Environment

Remote-first company; work from anywhere in the US with optional offices in Irvine, CA. Global opportunities may be available for certain locations with appropriate work authorization. Role supports 100% virtual work from home; collaboration primarily via Zoom and Slack. Must have reliable internet, suitable workspace, and ability to work in a stationary position as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with policy.

Direct inquiries regarding accommodations: careers@directiveconsulting.com.

Additional Information

We value People First and are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Location: Dallas, TX area; remote opportunities in the US possible. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level. Employment type: Full-time. Job function: Marketing and Sales. Industry: Advertising Services.