12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT Job Overview We are seeking an experienced and strategic SEO Account Director to lead and grow key client relationships, develop high-impact SEO strategies, and oversee the execution of campaigns and projects that drive measurable business results. As a senior leader in the SEO team, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, a mentor to the SEO team, and a strategic partner in shaping the agency’s digital marketing offering. Key Responsibilities • Leading the global SEO strategy of a large electronics client that expands across 4+ markets. • Global oversight of SEO performance, working closely with Account Managers to ensure projects stay on track vs timelines, results are on track, and business objectives are being met. • Producing multiple reports to senior clients, including QBRs, yearly strategy decks, and PCAs. • Building and nurturing strong senior client relationships, acting as the senior point of escalation for any challenges. • Proactively using client relationships to seek new business opportunities, working alongside the Business Lead & Managing Partner to drive new business initiatives; producing strong new project proposals, strategy decks and quotes. • Managing 2 X Account Managers, offering them training and mentorship to help empower them to lead their SEO teams. • Contributes to commercial growth, including seeking new business opportunities, pitching for new work, and cross-selling SEO capabilities across wider Iris business. • Staying up to date on latest SEO tech, updates and industry, filtering down to junior members of your team. • Owning financing (including forecasting), billing and resourcing for the team, ensuring correct utilisation and profitability of team members. Your Skills & Experience • 4+ years of hands-on SEO experience in an agency. • Experience with eCommerce or electronics clients is a huge bonus. • Experience in building yearly strategies for clients with a proven track record to drive results. • Strong experience working closely with clients, to better understand their needs and get the best results. • Experienced directly managing a team of 2+ SEOs. • Experience with pitching and upselling new and existing business. • Strong abilities to create and present PowerPoint decks • Capable of having difficult conversations with team members and/or clients to overcome blockers or barriers • Strong commercial understanding, ability to forecast and have conversations about finance matters