SEO Senior Strategist and Account Manager

LMG Staffing Solutions • Buffalo, NY

177d

About The Position

LMG Staffing Solutions is posting on behalf of our client to recruit a strategic and experienced Senior SEO Strategist & Account Manager. This role is ideal for a leader who can oversee multiple client accounts, drive strategy, and improve operational efficiency through refined processes, AI tools, and automation. You will be the face of SEO for your clients, supported by an execution team. Your impact will extend beyond strategy—you’ll also help scale internal systems to support long-term agency growth.

Requirements

• 4+ years in SEO with demonstrated success in both local and e-commerce verticals.
• Strong technical SEO, content architecture, and link building expertise.
• Experience managing SEO across platforms like Shopify, WordPress, and WooCommerce.
• Familiarity with tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Surfer, and Google Suite.
• Skilled communicator and client liaison, comfortable leading meetings and reporting insights.

Nice To Haves

• Project management experience with ClickUp or similar tools.
• Light experience with HTML/CSS or Shopify/Liquid.
• Understanding of CRO and SEO's role in conversions.
• Familiarity with AI tools for SEO analysis and content generation.

Responsibilities

• Own SEO strategy for a portfolio of e-commerce and local business accounts.
• Act as the primary account lead, managing all communications and presenting performance insights to clients.
• Align strategy with client goals and proactively identify growth opportunities.
• Direct technical audits, keyword research, backlink strategies, and content optimization.
• Build structured topical content plans and internal linking hierarchies.
• Ensure implementation of on-page SEO best practices and high-authority link building.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to refine and document SEO processes and SOPs.
• Introduce AI-powered tools and automation to streamline research, content creation, and reporting.
• Build repeatable systems that enhance productivity and quality at scale.
• Track projects in ClickUp (or similar platform), ensuring timely delivery and clarity across teams.
• Lead reporting efforts with actionable insights and strategic guidance.
• Maintain high-level documentation and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees