Associate Manager – SEO

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Associate Manager – SEO in India.

This role sits at the intersection of traditional search optimization and the emerging era of AI-driven discovery. The Associate Manager – SEO will be responsible for strengthening digital visibility for small businesses across search engines, maps, and AI-based recommendation systems. The position focuses on building strong technical SEO foundations while also driving local search performance and structured content readiness. You will play a key role in ensuring businesses are not only discoverable but also recommended by modern search and AI platforms. The environment is fast-evolving, combining SEO, content, data, and product collaboration. This is an opportunity to work on scalable search systems that directly impact real-world business growth.

• Conduct technical SEO audits and improve site health, including crawlability, indexing, metadata, internal linking, and overall site structure.
• Implement and maintain structured data (schema markup) to improve search and AI visibility.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve technical SEO issues and ensure optimal website performance.
• Manage and optimize Google Business Profiles, ensuring accurate categories, services, posts, and engagement.
• Maintain NAP consistency across directories and improve local search and map visibility.
• Support AEO and GEO initiatives by structuring content for AI systems, voice search, and conversational queries.
• Improve conversion rates by identifying UX and content optimization opportunities in collaboration with design and content teams.
• Work cross-functionally with website, content, social, and PPC teams to align SEO strategies with broader digital goals.

Requirements:

• 4–6 years of hands-on SEO experience, including strong exposure to local SEO.
• Solid understanding of technical SEO, including site architecture, crawlability, indexing, and on-page optimization.
• Strong experience in Google Business Profile management and local listing optimization.
• Knowledge of structured data (schema markup) and its implementation.
• Experience working closely with developers and website teams on SEO fixes and enhancements.
• Ability to conduct keyword research and guide content strategy effectively.
• Familiarity with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Screaming Frog.
• Exposure to U.S. or similar international markets is preferred.
• Good understanding of AEO concepts, voice search, featured snippets, and AI-driven search behavior is a plus.
• Knowledge of CMS platforms such as WordPress and basic understanding of CRO and conversion funnels is desirable.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on SEO at scale for small businesses across international markets.
• Exposure to evolving search technologies, including AI-driven discovery and AEO/GEO practices.
• Collaborative work environment involving SEO, content, web development, and marketing teams.
• Career growth in a rapidly evolving digital search landscape.
• Hands-on experience with modern SEO tools and enterprise-level optimization workflows.
• Opportunity to directly impact business visibility and customer acquisition outcomes.
• Dynamic and innovation-driven environment focused on continuous learning.