Senior Manager, Organic Search (SEO) Job at VML in Chicago

Who We Are :

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

We are seeking a strategic, results-driven Senior Discoverability Manager, Organic Search, to lead comprehensive SEO strategies and deliverables across our diverse client portfolio, with a strong emphasis on e-commerce excellence. This pivotal role requires a seasoned SEO expert with deep technical expertise, exceptional client communication, and a passion for driving organic growth, particularly through understanding and leveraging AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). You will own the organic search workstream for assigned accounts, building comprehensive strategies, ensuring their successful implementation, and ultimately guiding our clients to achieve discoverability across the full consumer journey.

What You'll Do :

Strategic Leadership & Client Ownership :

• Serve as the primary SEO client-lead, acting as the main point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Develop, present, and oversee the implementation of bespoke organic search strategies tailored to client-specific business objectives and industry landscapes.
• Own the day-to-day function of organic search activities, optimizations, and reporting inputs for assigned clients, ensuring successful execution by relevant teams and consulting with supervisors for strategic direction as needed.
• Help clients expand their knowledge and use of search engine optimization, driving internal client user adoption and best practices.

Organic Search Strategy & Oversight :

Reporting & Analysis :

Collaboration & Industry Leadership :

What You'll Bring :

Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in organic search (SEO), with a proven track record of driving measurable results (SERP rank, traffic, engagement, and conversions).

Hard Skills :

Soft Skills :

Bonus Points If You Have :

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

$60,000-$140,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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