Beacon Hill is hiring: SEO Managing Director in Boston

Industry: Integrated Marketing and Digital Agency

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership for the SEO department, setting direction, priorities, and standards


• Manage and mentor senior SEO leaders, including Directors and Senior Managers


• Act as executive sponsor on key client relationships and step in on escalations when needed


• Provide strategic SEO guidance across a large and varied client portfolio (SMB, Mid‑Market, and Enterprise)


• Ensure SEO strategies align to broader business and marketing goals for clients


• Scope and support new business opportunities, including participating in pitches and expansion conversations


• Drive innovation in modern search, including AI Search Optimization (AIO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)


• Partner with internal leadership on financial performance, retention, and growth of the SEO practice


• Improve processes, frameworks, and ways of working to support scale and consistency


• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Paid Media, Content, Design, and Development teams


• Ensure quality and consistency across SEO strategy, execution, and client deliverables

Qualifications

• Advertising agency background


• Senior‑level people leadership experience at scale, including:


• Experience managing a large and diverse account portfolio, including:


• SMB, Mid‑Market, and Enterprise clients


• Strong client‑facing and consultative skills


• Able to lead executive‑level conversations


• Scope projects and new business opportunities end to end


• Act as a thought leader for both clients and internal teams


• Hands‑on experience with AIO and GEO (AI Search / Generative search optimization)


• Deep SEO expertise across technical SEO, on‑page, site architecture, and authority development


• Experience operating at a strategic rather than executional level


• Background across B2B, B2C, and e‑commerce SEO environments


• Familiarity with common SEO platforms and analytics tools (Google Search Console, GA, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.)

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.