Lead SEO and AI Search Strategist

Keyloop

Lead SEO and AI search strategy for Keyloop, a technology platform connecting automotive dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers. Managing a flagship UK franchise account, senior client relationships, performance, and SEO team direction.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in SEO and AI search strategy, with a strong focus on technical, off-site, and on-page SEO. Proven ability to lead client relationships, mentor team members, and deliver data-driven insights for commercial outcomes.

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SEO Strategy OwnershipTechnical SEO ExpertiseAI Search KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementGoogle Analytics 4 Proficiency

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Hard Skills

SEOTechnical SEOOff-Site SEOOn-Page SEOAI SearchData AnalysisSEO ReportingLocal SEODigital SkillsMentoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationPresentation SkillsTask AllocationQuality Assurance

Tools & Technologies

Screaming FrogSemrushAhrefsGoogle Business ProfileGoogle Analytics 4Data StudioMicrosoft OfficeAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive Market TrendsFranchise BusinessesSearch Algorithm UpdatesGenerative AICommercial Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the organic and AI search performance for a flagship UK automotive account with over 20 franchise websites
Create and execute SEO and AI Search strategy
Prioritise strategy, deliver commercial outcomes, ensure quality assurance, and drive innovation
Serve as the primary senior client contact
Lead weekly update meetings and maintain regular email contact
Own quarterly business reviews and present complex strategy, technical recommendations, and performance reporting to senior stakeholders
Direct the day-to-day workload of the SEO and AI Search Executive
Allocate tasks and quality-check output
Monitor search algorithm updates, generative AI in search, and automotive market trends
Apply current knowledge to keep account strategy ahead of the market

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years’ experience in an SEO role
Demonstrable ownership of SEO and AI search strategy for a major account
Expert knowledge of technical, off-site, and on-page SEO
Strong current understanding of AI/generative search
Advanced working knowledge of Screaming Frog, Semrush, and Ahrefs
Strong knowledge of Google Business Profile and local SEO for multi-location franchise businesses
Proven ability to lead senior client relationships and present complex strategy and data clearly
Experience directing or mentoring junior team members
Advanced experience with Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and SEO reporting tools such as Data Studio
Strong digital skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office
Comfortable using AI tools such as Copilot and Claude
Keyloop does not require academic qualifications; selection is based on experience and potential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and support
Investment in employee development
Inclusive work environment
Equal opportunity employer
AI tools training and access
Performance-based pay and benefits
Career progression opportunities