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This is a high-bar role.
We are not looking for a traditional SEO manager who focuses on rankings, audits, or reactive execution.
We are looking for an AI-native operator who can own a portfolio of accounts, drive revenue growth, and proactively lead clients through the next era of organic visibility across SEO, AEO, Reddit, LLM-driven discovery, and emerging search surfaces.
Your job is to retain and grow a portfolio of 4 to 6 client accounts totaling roughly $120K to $180K in monthly value while helping us improve how we execute across the team.
If your experience is primarily:
Executing SEO tasks without tying them to pipeline or revenue
Reacting to client requests instead of leading strategy
Managing deliverables instead of owning outcomes
Avoiding AI or only using it at a basic level
This role is likely not the right fit.
Strong candidates for this role:
Have owned or led a portfolio of client accounts
Can connect organic visibility to pipeline, revenue, and business outcomes
Are early adopters of AI and actively use it to increase leverage
Operate proactively and take full ownership of results
Can work across SEO, AEO, Reddit, and LLM visibility, not just traditional search
Our Portfolio Includes
Single Grain Agency
Enterprise digital marketing services including:
SEO
Paid media
Creative
CRO
AI-driven growth strategy
Our clients include companies looking for serious, scalable growth, not basic marketing support.
ClickFlow
Our AI-powered content optimization platform. ClickFlow helps companies unlock hidden growth from their existing content by identifying high-impact SEO opportunities and improving rankings with AI insights.
Karrot
A LinkedIn advertising and landing page platform built specifically for B2B companies running demand generation programs. Karrot helps companies scale LinkedIn campaigns with better targeting and conversion infrastructure.
We are actively evolving into a tech-enabled services company where software, automation, and services combine to create leverage. Our CEO, Eric Siu, hosts the Leveling Up podcast and co-hosts Marketing School with Neil Patel, reaching millions of marketers and founders every month. This brand ecosystem gives us reach most agencies do not have.
What You’ll Do
As Senior SEO / AEO Manager, you operate as the strategic owner of your accounts.
You are responsible for retention, expansion, and execution across 4 to 6 client accounts.
Core responsibilities:
Own and grow a portfolio of 4 to 6 client accounts worth approximately $120K to $180K in monthly revenue
Drive 20 to 30 percent growth within owned accounts through expansion
Maintain Net Revenue Retention of 115 to 120 percent across owned accounts
Deliver zero unforced churn through proactive client leadership
Identify risks and opportunities early and act before issues arise
Build proactive account strategies with clear forward-looking roadmaps
Execute strategies across SEO, AEO, LLM visibility, Reddit, and emerging discovery platforms
Improve visibility in AI-generated answers and answer engines
Develop repeatable Reddit and community search strategies
Partner with leadership on upsell and expansion opportunities
Build 1 to 3 AI workflows or tools that improve speed, quality, and execution
Surface account-level insights that improve broader team strategy
Mentor analysts and help raise execution quality across the pod
Outcomes You’ll Be Responsible For
Primary KPI
Net Revenue Retention of 115% - 120% across owned accounts
Guardrails
Logo churn = 0
Client CSAT 8/10
6-Month Expectations
Fully own 4 to 6 client accounts
Deliver zero unforced churn
Establish proactive account management across all owned accounts
Identify and mitigate risks at least 30 days before escalation
Drive clear expansion opportunities tied to performance
Launch and improve strategies across Google, AI answer engines, Reddit, and other discovery surfaces
Build 1 to 3 AI workflows or tools that improve execution quality and speed
Improve client confidence and trust
Contribute meaningful insights on AEO performance, LLM visibility, and pipeline-driving content strategy
12 to 18 Month Expectations
Maintain 115% - 120% NRR across owned accounts
Grow account revenue through consistent performance-driven expansion
Improve client visibility across search, AI answers, and community-driven platforms
Build repeatable approaches for Reddit, AEO, and LLM visibility execution
Improve team efficiency and quality through AI leverage
Raise analyst performance and communication standards
Contribute insights that shape how the broader team operates
What We’re Looking For
Strategic Thinking
You go beyond surface-level SEO and identify real business problems. You connect organic visibility directly to pipeline, revenue, and growth.
Influence
You build trust with clients and internal stakeholders and help expand accounts through insight, not just execution.
Ownership
You anticipate problems before they happen and take full accountability for outcomes.
EQ & Communication
You create confidence with clients, handle pressure well, and communicate clearly and directly.
Talent Development
You elevate the people around you and improve output without becoming a bottleneck.
Domain Expertise
You are an AI-native organic visibility operator with strong experience across:
SEO
AEO
Reddit and community-driven discovery
LLM visibility and AI search
You actively use AI to:
Increase speed and efficiency
Improve output quality
Drive measurable business results
Apply
Submit your application at https://careers.singlegrain.com/ by completing our Beat Claude Challenge.
Select the seo-strategy-003 assessment.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance after your first month of employment
401k with 100% match up to 4% of your salary
$50K life insurance policy, paid 100% by the company
12 weeks of paid family leave, effective after the first year of employment
Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off
$100 utilities stipend paid out as an extra $50 per paycheck
$60 UberEats credit each month
A Macbook, keyboard plus mouse
$500 WFH Office Reimbursement