Senior Manager, SEO/AEO

June 4, 2026

ABOUT SINGLE GRAINSingle Grain is a Revenue Marketing agency. We build pipeline-focused systems that compound — not campaigns that expire. We've helped 500+ companies, from venture-backed startups to the Fortune 500, drive measurable growth, influencing billions in revenue with a 3.2x average ROI.Our portfolio includes:<ul><li>Single Grain Agency — enterprise digital marketing services across SEO, paid media, creative, CRO, and AI-driven growth strategy.</li><li>ClickFlow — our AI-powered content optimization platform that helps companies unlock hidden growth from their existing content by identifying high-impact SEO opportunities and improving rankings with AI insights.</li><li>Karrot — a LinkedIn advertising and landing page platform built specifically for B2B companies running demand generation programs.</li><li>Single Brain — the complete client operating layer: one agent interface for the human, one agent fleet commander for execution, an agent fleet of worker operators, and vertical specialists that handle the actual work.</li></ul>We are evolving into a tech-enabled services (TES) 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 — a brand ecosystem most agencies don't have.We are fully remote, and we operate as an AI-native team: every role at Single Grain is expected to use AI to increase speed, quality, and leverage.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Senior SEO/AEO Manager is the strategic owner of a portfolio of 4–6 client accounts. You exist to retain and grow your book through proactive client leadership, sharp AEO/LLM/Reddit strategy, and AI-leveraged execution.Your job is to deliver 115–120% Net Revenue Retention with zero unforced churn — and to contribute insights that shape how the broader SEO team operates.This is a senior individual-contributor role. You own strategy and outcomes on your accounts, and you mentor the analysts who execute alongside you. You are differentiated from the Associate Director: you do not own team-wide efficiency — your leverage shows up on your own accounts and in the insights you contribute upward.RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Own and grow a portfolio of 4–6 client accounts, driving 20–30% growth within the book through performance-led expansion.</li><li>Maintain Net Revenue Retention of 115–120% across owned accounts, with zero unforced logo churn and client CSAT ≥8/10.</li><li>Develop proactive, forward-looking account strategies across SEO, AEO, LLM visibility, Reddit, and emerging discovery surfaces — identifying risks and opportunities at least 30 days before escalation.</li><li>Execute and improve visibility strategies across Google, AI-generated answer surfaces, Reddit, and other community-driven discovery platforms.</li><li>Build 1–3 AI workflows or tools that improve execution speed and quality on your accounts.</li><li>Partner with leadership to surface expansion opportunities tied to performance.</li><li>Mentor the team, raising their execution quality and communication standards.</li><li>Contribute insights on AEO performance, LLM visibility, and pipeline-driving content strategy that inform broader team direction.</li><li>Proactively surface strategic shifts and insights to clients and communicate effectively to build trust</li><li>Collaborate with sales team on new client pitches</li></ul>OUTCOMES YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FORPrimary KPI• Net Revenue Retention above 110% across owned accounts• Logo churn = 0• Client CSAT ≥ 8/106-Month Expectations• Fully own 4–6 client accounts with zero unforced churn• Establish proactive account management with surfacing risks and establishing mitigation plan quickly (7 days)• Launch and improve strategies across Google, AI answer engines, Reddit, and emerging surfaces• Ship 1–3 AI workflows that improve quality and speed on your book• Contribute meaningful insights to broader team strategy• Improve client confidence and trust12–18 Month Expectations<ul><li>Maintain 115–120% NRR consistently</li><li>Grow account revenue through performance-driven expansion</li><li>Build repeatable approaches for Reddit, AEO, and LLM visibility execution</li><li>Raise analyst performance and communication standards</li><li>Shape how the broader team operates through documented insights</li></ul>YOU MAY BE A GOOD FIT IF<ul><li>You have 6+ years in SEO / organic visibility, and 2+ years owning multi-account client portfolios (agency, in-house, or consulting equivalent — we count the work, not the title).</li><li>You connect organic visibility directly to pipeline, revenue, and business outcomes — and you can point to specific examples where you've done it.</li><li>You build trust with clients and internal partners, and you expand accounts through insight, not just execution.</li><li>You anticipate problems early and take full accountability for outcomes on your book.</li><li>You communicate clearly and directly under pressure, and you create confidence with clients.</li></ul><ul><li>You develop the people around you — the analysts you work with grow faster because they work with you.</li><li>You actively use AI to increase speed, output quality, and leverage — and you can point to specific workflows you've built or improved.</li><li>You have working fluency across SEO, AEO, Reddit and community-driven discovery, and LLM visibility / AI search — not just traditional Google search.</li></ul>WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOTThis role is likely not a fit if your experience is primarily:<ul><li>Executing SEO tasks without tying them to pipeline or revenue.</li><li>Reacting to client requests instead of leading strategy.</li><li>Managing deliverables and timelines rather than owning outcomes.</li><li>Limited to traditional Google search, without exposure to AEO, LLMs, or community-driven discovery.</li><li>Avoiding AI, or using it only at a basic prompt level.</li><li>Not comfortable presenting to prospects or clients in a sales pitch scenario</li></ul>If you read this list and recognize yourself in the opposite of each line, you'll likely thrive here.COMPENSATIONCompensation for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.BENEFITS<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance on the 1st of the month after you join</li><li>401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of your salary</li><li>$50K life insurance policy, paid 100% by the company</li><li>12 weeks of paid family leave, effective after the first year of employment</li><li>Flexible Unlimited Paid Time Off</li><li>$100 utilities stipend, paid out as an extra $50 per paycheck</li><li>$60 UberEats credit each month</li><li>A MacBook</li><li>$500 WFH office reimbursement</li><li>Fully remote — work from anywhere</li></ul>ApplySubmit your application at <a target="_blank" href="https://careers.singlegrain.com/">https://careers.singlegrain.com/</a> by completing our <a target="_blank" href="https://github.com/ericosiu/beat-claude">Beat Claude Challenge</a>.Select the seo-strategy-003 assessment.

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