SEO MANAGER Job at Faherty Group LLC, Chicago, IL

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  • Faherty Group LLC
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

SEO MANAGER

Confidential Search | Digital Marketing Agency with locations in Chicago & New York | Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States at the time of application.
Location: Hybrid | Full-Time |
Conducted by: Faherty Group Executive Search

OVERVIEW
Faherty Group is leading a confidential search for an innovative, high-performing digital marketing agency with a strong track record of excellence in SEO, analytics, and web performance. Our client is deeply committed to cultivating a high-impact culture. This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving agency environment where innovation is encouraged, performance is rewarded, and collaboration drives results.

POSITION SUMMARY
We’re seeking two skilled and motivated SEO Managers to support the execution of strategic SEO campaigns across a diverse client portfolio. This role collaborates closely with the SEO Director and will focus on driving organic performance through hands-on technical SEO, on- and off-page optimization, keyword research, content development, and SEO reporting.

Ideal candidates will have a solid agency background, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for staying ahead of SEO and search technology trends.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute SEO strategies designed to improve client rankings and drive organic traffic growth

  • Manage and prioritize multiple SEO campaigns across various industry verticals

  • Interpret SEO data and deliver actionable insights with a storytelling mindset during reporting

  • Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) on client calls and presentations

  • Develop channel strategies based on keyword trends, SERP behavior, and search opportunity analysis

  • Conduct technical SEO audits and site performance evaluations

  • Create and deliver comprehensive SEO deliverables (technical insights, keyword strategies, content recs, etc.)

  • Perform competitive analysis, content gap analysis, and backlink assessments

  • Recommend and develop SEO-optimized content using both AI-powered tools and manual editing

  • Incorporate the latest technologies and SERP enhancements into strategic recommendation

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

  • Minimum 3 years of digital marketing experience with a focus on SEO (agency experience strongly preferred)

  • Strong grasp of SEO fundamentals, algorithm updates, and technical optimization best practices

  • Proficiency in keyword research and backlink analysis tools

  • Experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO tools such as Screaming Frog or similar

  • Ability to independently develop SEO strategies based on data-driven insights

  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneously

  • Strategic, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset

  • Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Search Generative Experience is a plus


Our client offers a competitive salary (100k-110k) with excellent benefits, and the autonomy to work independently in a collaborative and forward-thinking agency environment.

If you're a driven SEO professional seeking an exciting opportunity in a high-performing digital agency, we’d love to speak with you. Reach out to Faherty Group to explore whether this role is the right fit for your next career move. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. If this particular role is not of interest to you at this time you are encouraged to apply, however provide additional information regarding the type of role you seek. We may be able to match you to future opportunities in greater alignment with your career plans. We specialize in placing Digital Marketing professionals in both Client, and Agency roles.

Job Tags

Remote job, Full time,

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