Director of SEO

Job Title: Director of SEO
Location: Manasquan/Belmar (On-Site 5 days a week)
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Director of Marketing

About Us

Wingman Planning is a results-driven marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses achieve sustainable growth through innovative digital strategies. We specialize in SEO, PPC, content marketing, and website optimization to deliver measurable success for our clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Director of SEO to lead our SEO team and drive strategic initiatives that enhance search visibility, organic traffic, and conversions. This role requires a deep understanding of search algorithms, technical SEO, content strategy, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing SEO campaigns at scale and leading high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop and execute SEO strategies that drive measurable growth in organic traffic and revenue.

* Oversee technical SEO initiatives, including site audits, crawl optimization, page speed improvements, and structured data implementation.

* Collaborate with content and marketing teams to optimize on-page SEO, keyword targeting, and content strategies.

* Analyze performance metrics and report insights, making data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

* Develop and oversee SEO reporting, ensuring clear, actionable insights are provided to clients and internal stakeholders using tools like Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and SEO dashboards.

* Stay ahead of industry trends and algorithm updates, ensuring our SEO strategies align with the latest best practices.

* Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and leadership, to align SEO efforts with business goals.

* Develop scalable processes to improve efficiency in keyword research, competitive analysis, and reporting.

* Ensure local SEO and enterprise SEO strategies are effectively implemented where applicable.

Qualifications & Skills

• 5 years of experience in SEO, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record of driving significant organic growth for brands or agencies.
• Expertise in technical SEO, content strategy, link building, and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with SEO tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics and SEOptimer.
• Strong understanding of Google’s algorithm updates, structured data, and mobile-first indexing.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Google Analytics, Looker Studio, and other reporting tools.
• Experience working with developers to implement technical SEO recommendations.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a growing SEO team in a fast-paced marketing agency.
• Work with top-tier clients and cutting-edge SEO strategies.
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you're a strategic SEO expert passionate about delivering results and leading a high-performing team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your SEO leadership career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Manasquan, NJ 08736: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000