Account Manager, Local SEO Specialist

Opt Digital

Local SEO Specialist managing client-side delivery and communication at a growing SEO agency. Help local trades and service businesses grow through structured SEO strategies and execution.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Local SEO strategies, including GMB management, on-page optimization, and performance reporting. Proven ability to manage multiple client accounts while coordinating internal teams to deliver successful campaigns.

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Local SEO ExpertiseClient OnboardingPerformance ReportingTeam ManagementCampaign Coordination

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Hard Skills

Local SEOOn-Page OptimizationGMB ManagementCitationsInternal LinkingSchemaBasic Tech SEOTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Proactive CommunicationAttention to DetailClient Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

SEMrushGA4GSCBrightLocalLocal VikingClickUpGoogle WorkspaceWordPressZapierMake

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

WordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Weekly reviews of client performance — what changed, what worked, what didn’t
Strategy execution — Implementation of each phase of our local campaign to ensure clients crush it & dominate their local area
Updating clients via calls, SMS and emails — delivering insights before they ask for them
Answering questions clearly and proactively — making sure clients always feel looked after
Onboarding new clients — setting expectations and getting everything aligned from day one
Coordinating internal delivery — working with content writers, designers, and developers to make sure every campaign is executed cleanly and reflects the client’s brand
Reporting on outcomes — using plain English to translate ranking and traffic metrics into results that make sense to the business owner
Managing a team of 3-5, including writers, content managers & local SEO's to assist in campaign deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in Local SEO specifically
Working knowledge of local SEO — GMB, on-page optimization, location/service pages, citations, internal linking, schema, and basic tech SEO
Comfortable managing 20–30 accounts concurrently without losing attention to detail
Experience using tools like SEMrush, GA4, GSC, BrightLocal, and Local Viking
Comfortable using ClickUp, Google Workspace, WordPress, and automation tools (Zapier / Make)
Able to troubleshoot issues, coordinate internally, and keep timelines moving

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance bonuses tied to client retention and referrals
Fully remote — work from anywhere in NZ or Australia, or the world for that matter
A fast-growing agency with clear processes, defined campaign stages, and a real opportunity to grow with the business
A supportive team across content, SEO, dev, and design — you’re not alone in delivery
Direct access to leadership, no red tape, and input on improving systems and processes
The chance to make a real impact — not just in the agency, but in the businesses we support every day