Sr. AI Visibility/SEO Strategist

Position Overview The Senior AI Visibility/SEO Strategist is a client-facing leader responsible for developing and executing enterprise SEO and AI Visibility strategies that drive measurable business growth for leading brands. This role partners closely with PartnerCentric's Client Services, Sales, Marketing, and Data & Insights teams, while serving as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders, to develop strategic recommendations and maximize brand visibility across traditional search engines and AI-powered search experiences. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing SEO and AI Visibility projects for large, complex websites and knows how to earn credibility with both technical and business stakeholders. This is not a traditional SEO role,we're looking for someone with proven, hands-on experience leading Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) initiatives and improving AI search visibility leveraging enterprise platforms such as Peec, Athena, Profound, Goodie, or similar solutions. This is a remote position, but candidates must reside and physically perform the work within the United States. We are only considering applicants who possess unrestricted, independent work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require employer sponsorship. Key Responsibilities Enterprise SEO Strategy Develop and execute enterprise SEO strategies that drive sustainable organic growth and measurable business outcomes. Perform technical SEO audits and deliver recommendations related to crawlability, indexing, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, structured data, internal linking, JavaScript rendering, and website performance. Partner with client technical teams to scope, prioritize, and implement SEO recommendations across complex websites. Lead keyword research, competitive analysis, content strategy, and search intent mapping. Stay ahead of search algorithm updates and translate industry changes into actionable client recommendations. AI Visibility & Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Develop and execute AI Visibility and AEO strategies that improve brand discoverability across ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Copilot, Google's AI Overviews, and other emerging AI search experiences. Measure and optimize AI search performance using platforms such as Peec, Athena, Profound, Goodie, or similar enterprise AI visibility tools. Analyze AI-generated responses, citations, competitive positioning, and content opportunities to improve brand representation. Partner with internal teams and clients to create content strategies designed for both traditional search engines and AI-powered answer engines. Continuously evaluate emerging AI search trends, tools, and best practices. Client Strategy & Collaboration Serve as the SEO and AI Visibility subject matter expert for assigned enterprise clients. Present strategic recommendations and performance insights to marketing leaders, executives, and cross-functional stakeholders. Partner closely with Client Services, Sales, Marketing, and Data & Insights teams to support client growth, new business opportunities, and integrated marketing initiatives. Translate complex technical SEO concepts into clear business recommendations. Build trusted relationships with both business and technical stakeholders. Performance Analysis & Reporting Monitor SEO and AI Visibility performance using Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4, enterprise SEO platforms, and AI visibility measurement tools. Develop reporting that focuses on business outcomes, search performance, AI visibility, and competitive insights. Identify opportunities for continuous optimization through data analysis and experimentation. Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with Client Services, Affiliate Strategy, Content, Paid Media, Analytics, and Product teams to deliver integrated client strategies. Provide SEO guidance during website launches, redesigns, migrations, and major digital initiatives. Mentor junior team members and contribute to…