SEO Strategist (Remote US) - Future Opening

Directive Consulting is the leading B2B marketing agency for brands that are serious about the metrics that matter most. With over a decade of expertise and 420+ B2B brands under our belt, we've earned our reputation on real outcomes. We run through 3 divisions: Performance, Communications, and Commerce, all wired to share intelligence and answer to revenue.

About The Role

The Content Strategist is a crucial, client-facing role that is responsible for day-to-day client deliverables, creating and managing custom client strategies, and communicating both with clients and internal stakeholders. The Strategist is responsible for more Enterprise clients and is expected to have a deep understanding of their service line and how it impacts other areas of business to create a holistic marketing strategy.

Please note: internally, this role is titled Account Strategist, Content & SEO.

What You'll Do

Strategic Excellence and Best Practices

Strategists are responsible for creating custom strategies and implementing best practices for their clients that ultimately result in achieving our NSMs.

Goal Setting

Strategists are responsible for using available data to set goals for clients during their engagement period. Data sources include Google Analytics, CRM data, SEMRush reporting, and Ahrefs reporting.

Project Management

Strategists are responsible for ensuring that their planned strategy is executed. Use of the project management tool Asana is required.

Internal and External Communication

Strategists are the main interface between our clients and our team. Strategists are expected to build relationships with our clients that go beyond just deliverables.

Reporting

Strategists are expected to regularly report to clients the progress and impact of their strategy through bi-weekly meetings, monthly reports, quarterly reports, and bi-annual business reviews.

What You'll Bring

• A proven track record of success around implementing SEO principles and content strategy: keyword research, on-page optimization, and link building.
• Analytical insight: ability to analyse website traffic and SEO metrics using tools like Google Analytics.
• Strong Communication skills: comfortable client facing and owning relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong familiarity with industry tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMRush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog/crawling tools.
• Proven organisational, project, and time management skills.
• Genuine enthusiasm for digital marketing, SEO and Content.
• Must have agency experience.
• Must have B2B tech and/or SaaS experience.
• Driven to stay ahead of industry trends, including actively learning how AI and automation can enhance marketing and operations.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Competitive base salary in the $75,000-95,000 USD range, commensurate with experience and geography.
• Medical, dental, vision plans, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Mental health support through Spring Health and Headspace.
• Gympass membership.
• Unlimited PTO (2-week minimum), Paid Company Holidays, Your Birthday Off, End of Year Recharge, Paid Parental Leave.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with a 3% company match.
• Annual bonus based on tenure.
• Annual Anniversary Trip!

Work Environment Requirements

This role is remote-first. You will be required to operate a laptop computer, computer software platforms, and other office productivity tools as necessary. You must have reliable internet access and a professional background.

Additional Information

At Directive, one of our core values is People First. We're committed to fostering a more diverse and inclusive culture in the digital landscape. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.