SEO Assistant Manager

Software Finder•201 District, VA

149d•Onsite

About The Position

Software Finder, a fast-growing B2B SaaS marketplace driven by innovation, is expanding its semantic-first SEO team. They are looking for passionate, analytical, and results-oriented SEO professionals at multiple levels, from leadership to execution, who specialize in semantic SEO, topical authority, and search intent–driven optimization to drive sustainable organic growth across global markets. The company has multiple openings across the SEO function, including SEO Managers, SEO Team Leads, SEO Specialists, and Outreach Specialists.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with SEO (for Manager role).
Strong SEO leadership experience with a clear understanding of semantic search and modern SEO frameworks (for Manager role).
Hands-on expertise in technical SEO, content architecture, and entity-based optimization (for Manager role).
Excellent analytical, strategic, and communication skills.
3 to 5 years of experience with SEO (for Team Lead role).
Proven SEO experience with leadership or mentorship exposure (for Team Lead role).
Strong understanding of semantic SEO principles, SERP behavior, and performance metrics (for Team Lead role).
2–3 years of hands-on SEO experience (for Specialist roles).
A solid understanding of semantic SEO, content optimization, and modern ranking factors (for Specialist roles).
Familiarity with tools like GA4, GSC, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Screaming Frog (for Specialist roles).
Strong communication and persuasion skills (for Outreach Specialist role).
Understanding of quality-focused, relevance-driven SEO outreach (for Outreach Specialist role).
Creative thinking backed by analytical rigor (for Outreach Specialist role).
A strong interest in semantic SEO, search intent, and how modern search engines work.
A data-driven, detail-oriented mindset.
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, evolving SEO environment.

Nice To Haves

Specialise in semantic SEO, topical authority, and search intent–driven optimization.

Responsibilities

Drive organic growth through semantic SEO, topical clustering, and intent-based optimization.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Content, Product, and Development, to align SEO with real user journeys.
Help shape search-led content and authority strategies with measurable, long-term impact.
Collaborate in a supportive environment that values experimentation, structured thinking, and continuous learning.
Develop, implement, and measure semantic-first SEO strategies across content, technical, and off-page initiatives.
Lead and mentor SEO Team Leads and Specialists on search intent mapping, topic clustering, and content depth.
Coordinate with Outreach, Content, and Dev teams to strengthen topical authority and organic visibility.
Track SEO performance using GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and similar tools, translating data into strategic decisions.
Own execution and strategy for key SEO initiatives with a semantic SEO lens.
Mentor Specialists, align execution with business KPIs, and ensure on-page, technical, and off-page efforts support search intent and topical depth.
Lead SEO campaigns focused on semantic coverage, content quality, and search intent alignment.
Coach SEO Specialists and coordinate with Outreach teams to support authority-driven growth.
Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, topic mapping, and performance reporting.
Implement technical fixes and semantic-driven content recommendations.
Perform keyword research with a focus on intent, entities, and topic clusters (semantic SEO).
Optimize metadata, internal linking, and page structure to improve semantic relevance.
Assist in technical SEO audits and issue resolution.
Collaborate with Content teams to strengthen semantic SEO and topical authority.
Monitor SEO metrics and generate actionable insights.
Support off-page SEO growth by building high-quality, contextually relevant backlinks that strengthen topical authority.
Identify relevant, niche-aligned link opportunities that support topical authority.
Execute outreach campaigns aligned with content themes and semantic goals.
Build and maintain relationships with bloggers, publishers, and industry partners.
Track outreach performance and optimize strategies based on SEO impact.
Work closely with SEO Managers and Specialists to support content-led link building.