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SEO Account Manager

Huzzle Open · verified Oct 16, 2026
Remote South Africa Full-time Manager SEO

At a glance

Manager-level SEO role at Huzzle. Remote, South Africa · full-time.

Pay not stated SEO salary

RoleSEO
SeniorityManager
LocationSouth Africa
WorkplaceRemote
EmploymentFull-time
PostedOct 16, 2026 · today
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Serve as the main contact for SEO clients and keep their accounts moving
  • Shape SEO plans around client goals, then guide teams through campaign delivery
  • Review organic traffic, rankings, conversions and technical changes to assess results
  • Lead client discussions, explain performance and recommend next steps
  • Review technical audits, resolve client concerns and support satisfaction and account growth

What you bring

  • Strong SEO expertise across technical, on-page, off-page, link-building and strategy work
  • Client-facing experience in account management, sales, consulting or a related listed function
  • Confidence presenting SEO guidance, handling technical questions and linking recommendations to business goals
  • Ability to read SEO results and turn them into useful strategic advice
  • Working familiarity with SEMrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking or another listed platform

Who this fits

This full-time, remote role is based in South Africa and is structured as an independent contractor engagement. It suits someone who can manage client relationships while coordinating SEO, content, technical and link-building teams.

From the employer

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talents with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries such as SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and EdTech. Unlike an outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in-house as a valued member of their team.

Role Type: Full-time

Engagement: Independent Contractor

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced SEO Account Manager to lead client relationships, develop and oversee SEO strategies, and ensure successful campaign delivery and client retention. The ideal candidate combines expert-level SEO knowledge with excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for SEO accounts
  • Develop, implement, and oversee SEO strategies aligned with client business objectives
  • Lead client meetings, present campaign performance, and communicate strategic recommendations
  • Monitor SEO performance, including organic traffic, keyword rankings, conversions, and technical improvements
  • Coordinate with internal SEO, content, technical, and link-building teams to ensure successful campaign execution
  • Conduct and review technical SEO audits, identifying opportunities for optimisation
  • Manage client expectations, address concerns, and resolve performance-related challenges professionally
  • Build strong client relationships to improve satisfaction, retention, and account growth
  • Provide clear reporting, actionable insights, and ongoing strategic guidance

Requirements

  • Strong to expert-level SEO knowledge is essential, including technical SEO, on-page SEO, off-page SEO, link building, and SEO strategy
  • Proven client-facing experience in account management, sales, business development, consulting, or client relationship management
  • Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to confidently discuss SEO strategies, answer challenging technical questions, and advise clients
  • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align SEO recommendations with business objectives
  • Experience managing client expectations, handling objections, and maintaining strong professional relationships
  • Ability to interpret SEO performance data and communicate actionable strategic recommendations
  • Working knowledge of SEMrush, Ahrefs, SE Ranking, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, and Google Tag Manager
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple accounts and internal delivery teams

Benefits

💻 Fully Remote: Work from anywhere with international teams

🚀 Career Growth: Join companies in SaaS, MarTech, and B2B services

🤝 Peer Community: Connect with high-performing sales professionals in our network

🧭 Ongoing Support: Receive guidance from Huzzle before and after placement

💰 Tailored Compensation: Salaries vary by client and candidate preference — we’ll match you with options that fit your goals

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