SEO Manager

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 45 years in SEO (Agency experience mandatory)

Type: Full-time

Were looking for a Senior SEO Manager who canown outcomes, people, and processes,not just rankings. This role is for someone who understands that:

• SEO is a business growth channel, not just traffic
• Leadership is about clarity, accountability, and collaboration
• Attitude and ownership matter as much as technical skill

Job Responsibilities:

Strategy & Execution

• Own SEO strategy across D2C, B2B, and Service brands
• Build clear roadmaps (90-day, 6-month, 12-month)
• Drive outcomes around: Organic traffic growth, Lead quality & conversions & Revenue attribution
• Ensure strong fundamentals: Technical SEO, On-page optimisation, Content strategy, Link building & authority building

Team Leadership & Ownership:

• Lead and manage SEO executives, analysts & content writers
• Assign work, review outputs, and ensure deadlines are met
• Maintain high execution standards without micromanagement
• Actively mentor juniors, skill + mindset
• Take responsibility when things go wrong (no blame-shifting)

Process, Reporting & Accountability

• Build and follow clear SOPs for SEO execution
• Ensure: Weekly updates, Monthly performance reports, Actionable insights, not vanity metrics
• Work closely with: Performance marketing team, Web dev & UI/UX team, Content & creative team
• Flag risks early, dont wait for escalations

Client Communication (Strategic, Not Tactical)

• Join client calls when required
• Clearly explain: What is happening, why its happening and whats next
• Set realistic expectations
• Represent Dare Network with maturity and confidence

What we are looking for:

• 45 years of hands-on SEO experience
• Prior experience leading a team
• Strong understanding of: Technical SEO (Core Web Vitals, site architecture, indexing), Content-led SEO, Conversion-focused SEO, GEO and AEO
• Should have extensive knowledge with: GA4, GSC, Ahrefs / SEMrush, Screaming Fro and any other AI tools.
• Strong attitude & ownership mindset
• Calm under pressure, solution-oriented

What will not work here:

• Thats not my responsibility mindset
• Poor communication or passive-aggressive behaviour
• Hiding behind tools instead of solving problems
• Leading through fear, hierarchy, or attitude

What you'll get working with Dare Network:

• Authority to build and scale the SEO function the right way
• Direct access to the founder for strategy & decisions
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, multi-industry brands globally
• A culture that values: Accountability, Learning, Execution over noise
• A competitive salary for the expertise & passion you bring to the table.

Were not looking for someone who knows SEO. Were looking for someone who can lead people, take ownership of results, and grow with the agency.