Managing Director, SEO

div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 [&_>_*:last-child]:mb-0 print:block print:[&_>_*_+_*]:mt-3 standard-markdown"> Brainlabs is the independent, founder-led agency building the future of media. We have over 1000 Brainlabbers based across the global, all united through the 12 principles laid out in our Culture Code. We're full-service, with people and AI agents working side by side, all aligned to one thing: maximizing our clients' revenue through a genuinely scientific approach to media. If you want to help play your part in achieving this for the world's biggest brands in an environment that will support and challenge you in equal measure, this is where you do it. Classification: Full-time Reporting to: Chief Product Officer Location: New York City, New York | Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California | Dallas, Texas | Bloomington, Indiana | Boca Raton, Florida Compensation: We are open to hiring candidates in our various office locations across the United States. We also receive applications from, and hire, candidates with varying levels of experience for example those who have a few years experience in a role to those who are looking to make a step up. The salary ranges on our job postings are set so as to account for these variable factors with decisions on the salary to be offered only made once we know the experience and location of our new hire. Work Authorization: Must be legally entitled to work in the United States What's the role The Managing Director, SEO is responsible for driving the expansion of Brainlabs’ SEO and AI Visibility efforts. The primary objective is to continue to grow the SEO practice profitably by building an approach that utilizes the best people, processes and technology to be able to deliver client results via organic and AI search. So, tell me about the company Brainlabs is culture-first. You’ve probably heard other companies describe themselves as people, clients, or profit first – but we see people, clients and profit as the building blocks of our ecosystem. Culture powers all three and we know that when the ecosystem is balanced, we all win! That's why the culture we cultivate is a culture of winning together. To learn more about what it’s like to be a Brainlabber, check out our culture code. What you do Manage the P&L and grow revenue across the NAMER SEO practice Align the organization around a single vision for delivering AI SEO visibility and organic traffic Senior sponsorship of our largest SEO client relationships working with Brainlabs SEO teams to develop strategy and communicating SEO strategy to client side C-level stakeholders Co-Lead GTM for AI Visibility efforts with the Chief Product Officer, lead new business SEO opportunities Define the partners and tech to best serve Brainlabs’ clients Guide measurement strategy for SEO and AI Visibility Deliver SEO thought leadership across social media, Brainlabs’ blog and industry speaking engagements Who you are An SEO professional with 12+ years of SEO experience inclusive of leading SEO teams, developing and executing SEO strategy for enterprise clients and participation in sales processes Have an opinion of how AI and LLMs have changed SEO and how brands need to adapt to drive increased AI visibility Held in high regard by media partners and colleagues Comfortable in a QBR, on stage or in a pitch closing media business Understanding of SEO from a technical, content and strategic lens Track record of hiring, developing and growing successful teams Ideally have independent agency experience Strong negotiation skills Can build: processes, trainings and culture How yo…