SEO Head Account Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a SEO Head Account Manager based in Mexico.

We are looking for a senior SEO professional who combines deep technical expertise, strategic client management, and strong leadership skills to drive campaign performance and client retention. In this role, you will oversee a portfolio of approximately 5--8 client accounts while mentoring account managers and contributing to the development of the wider team. You will act as a trusted strategic advisor, translating complex SEO challenges into clear, results-driven recommendations for clients. Supported by specialized implementation and content teams, you will focus on campaign strategy, technical troubleshooting, performance analysis, and high-level client relationships. This position offers the opportunity to shape SEO strategy, strengthen client partnerships, and improve internal processes within a fast-paced digital marketing agency environment. The role is fully remote for eligible Latin American candidates, with substantial overlap with U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

Accountabilities

• Manage and strengthen relationships with a portfolio of approximately 5--8 client accounts, including complex engagements and white-label partnerships, ensuring strong communication, satisfaction, and long-term retention.

• Develop, implement, and refine SEO strategies based on client objectives, ranking trends, campaign performance, and emerging opportunities.

• Lead client meetings and strategic discussions, communicate campaign progress, respond to questions, and confidently navigate challenging conversations.

• Conduct technical SEO audits and diagnose issues related to crawling, indexing, site architecture, redirects, structured data, canonicalization, internal linking, and Core Web Vitals.

• Analyze performance data using tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), Screaming Frog, and SEMrush to identify problems and guide strategic decisions.

• Oversee on-page and off-page SEO initiatives, coordinating with specialized teams responsible for technical implementation, content creation, and campaign execution.

• Provide hands-on support for quick fixes when necessary while prioritizing strategic oversight, campaign evaluation, and complex problem-solving.

• Mentor and coach junior account managers, support the onboarding of new team members, and contribute to internal training sessions and team meetings.

• Follow established standard operating procedures, monitor account health and performance, identify process improvements, and proactively address risks to client retention.

• Stay informed about local SEO developments, AI-driven search optimization, SEO automation, and emerging search technologies to keep strategies effective and competitive.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of professional SEO experience, preferably within an established digital marketing or SEO agency.

• At least 3 years of experience in client-facing account management, client success, or team leadership within a high-touch agency environment.

• Strong technical SEO knowledge, including crawling, indexing, structured data, canonicalization, website speed, internal linking, and site architecture.

• Practical understanding of local SEO, including Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, and Google Maps and local map pack rankings.

• Proven ability to independently audit websites, troubleshoot technical and algorithmic ranking issues, and develop actionable SEO strategies.

• Proficiency with Google Search Console, GA4, Screaming Frog, and SEMrush, with the ability to interpret data and communicate meaningful performance insights.

• Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in clear, business-focused language to non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong client relationship management, communication, analytical thinking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members, manage competing priorities, and maintain high standards of service and accountability.

• Experience with white-label SEO partnerships, local SEO campaigns, or scaling an account management function is an advantage.

• Familiarity with WordPress, website migrations, HTML, CSS, and basic server-side SEO considerations is preferred.

• Experience with AI search optimization, SEO automation, and emerging search technologies is a plus.

• Location eligibility: Candidates must reside in a Latin American country. Applicants residing outside Latin America will not be considered.

• Application requirement: Resumes must be submitted in English.

Benefits:

* **Monthly base salary:** Starting at $3,000 USD, negotiable depending on experience and suitability for the role.

* **Performance bonuses:** Additional compensation linked to performance.

* **Twice-monthly payments:** Compensation paid in USD through Wise.

* **Paid time off:** One week of PTO after the first year, increasing with tenure, plus U.S. holidays.

* **Fully remote work:** Work from anywhere within eligible Latin American countries.

* **Full-time opportunity:** A senior position with a balance of strategic client ownership, technical SEO oversight, and team leadership.

* **U.S. business-hour overlap:** A schedule that provides substantial availability during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

* **Leadership and career development:** The opportunity to mentor account managers, influence departmental processes, and help strengthen client success operations.