Senior SEO Strategist

# Senior SEO Strategist## Mad Fish Digital**Location**Hybrid (Portland OR US)**Salary**$84,000 - $95,000 / year USD**Experience**5-10 yrs**Job Type**Full Time**Date Posted**February 11, 2026---Were looking for a **Senior SEO Strategist** to lead enterprise-level organic growth strategies across traditional search and modern discovery channels, including AI-powered SERPs, Google AI Overviews, and large language models (LLMs).In this role, youll own both strategy and execution for a portfolio of enterprise and high-growth clients. Youll act as a trusted, client-facing advisortranslating complex technical and strategic SEO concepts into clear, actionable guidance for senior marketing leaders and executive stakeholders, as well as internal team members.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with deep SEO experience who understands that modern SEO is about more than rankingsits about sustainable visibility, authority, and influence across how people and machines discover information today. Youll also play a key role in mentoring and leveling up other members of the SEO team, helping define best practices and raise the bar for execution across accounts.Strong technical SEO expertise is required, and ecommerce experience is a plus, particularly for complex sites with large catalogs, faceted navigation, and advanced tracking needs.## What Youll Do* Own end-to-end SEO strategy and execution for a portfolio of enterprise clients, from discovery and roadmap creation through implementation and reporting* Develop sophisticated strategies that account for: + Traditional organic search performance + Google AI Overviews and evolving SERP layouts + Brand visibility and accuracy within LLM-driven discovery (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, etc.) + On-site content optimization tied to business KPIs* Serve as the primary SEO lead and strategic advisor for clients, confidently presenting recommendations to senior marketers and C-suite stakeholders* Guide prioritization and decision-making by balancing impact, effort, technical constraints, and business goals* Lead advanced keyword research, collaborate with the content team to create content architecture, and pillar/collection strategies informed by user intent, competitive landscapes, and AI retrieval patterns* Own and execute technical SEO initiatives* Provide technical guidance to developers, content teams, and stakeholders, translating SEO needs into clear implementation requirements* Define and own SEO measurement frameworks for enterprise clients using GA4, Google Search Console, Looker Studio, and emerging AI visibility tools* Collaborate closely with Content, Paid Media, Analytics, and Client Success teams to ensure SEO is integrated into broader marketing strategies## Qualifications & Experience* 5+ years of progressive SEO experience, ideally within an agency or enterprise environment* Proven experience owning and executing long-term, enterprise-level SEO strategies* Deep technical SEO expertise* Strong understanding of analytics and measurement (GA4, GSC, GTM)* Hands-on experience with SEO tools such as Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, and similar platforms* Excellent client-facing communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders* Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment#### **Nice to Have*** Ecommerce SEO experience (large catalogs, faceted navigation, feed-driven pages, etc.)* Experience optimizing for AI Overviews and LLM-driven discovery* Familiarity with CMS platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, or headless CMS setups* Comfort experimenting with AI tools and automation to improve workflows and insight## How to ApplyPlease submit your resume along with a short written response answering the following:**Describe a technical SEO issue you independently identified and resolved.**Include what signaled the problem, how you approached the diagnosis, the actions you took without being directed, and the impact of your work.Were looking for someone who can spot issues, form opinions, and move work forward with minimal handholdingespecially when it comes to technical SEO.## About Mad Fish DigitalWere a digital marketing agency that champions creative strategies and stays accountable to the results. With a passionate leadership team thats 71% women, we are dedicated to transparency and were serious about changing the way management and business are handled. Were a proud B Corp that focuses on doing good in the world.### *Related*### How to Apply for this SEO Job**Posted In** , , , , , , , , , , ,### *Related***Type of Organization:****Job Location:****Experience Level:****Job Role:**# Access DeniedThis role is not accepting applications from individuals in your country.

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