Search +AI Discovery Manager leading enterprise SEO, AI-search strategy, and client advisory for dentsu, a global integrated marketing agency.
Mentoring North American SEO teams and shaping innovative search methodologies.
Responsibilities
Define the strategy of assigned clients, taking into account their specific characteristics and establishing synergies between SEO and other marketing/communication actions
Act as the strategic SEO lead for enterprise-level clients across North America and global markets
Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and serve as a long-term advisor
Turn complex SEO and AI-driven search concepts into actionable, measurable recommendations
Drive performance outcomes and tie SEO directly to business growth
Lead, mentor, and coach SEO Specialists and Consultants across North America
Provide structured feedback and support career development
Contribute to recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training
Strengthen internal processes, documentation standards, and delivery frameworks
Oversee execution across technical SEO, content, and authority-building initiatives
Collaborate with Analytics, Paid Media, UX, and Development on integrated programs
Track global SEO trends, search evolution, and AI/SGE advancements
Contribute to new methodologies, tools, and innovation within the SEO practice
Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions and trainings
Contribute ideas for thought leadership content
Requirements
5–7+ years of SEO experience, ideally within an agency or enterprise environment
Strong hands-on expertise in technical SEO
Experience with content strategy
Experience with analytics platforms such as GA4, GSC, Adobe, and Looker Data Studio, or similar
Hands-on experience adapting strategy for AI-driven search, generative engines, AI Overviews, LLM-based discovery, and agentic discovery
Experience testing, measuring, or shipping against AI-driven search surfaces
Proven experience presenting to clients and influencing senior stakeholders
Strong project management skills, with ability to manage multiple clients, timelines, and priorities
Experience leading or mentoring team members and supporting their growth
Ability to collaborate with global teams and work across time zones
Strategic and hands-on SEO capability
Consultative mindset and confidence leading conversations with C-level and senior stakeholders
Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable operating with autonomy
Application must include one thing about AI-driven search tested or implemented in the last six months
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits from day one
RRSP matching
Generous paid-time-off policy
Paid time off between Christmas and New Year
Optional hybrid access in major hubs (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal)
Collaboration with a global team of specialists across data, creative, media, and engineering
Medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits available to permanent employees
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