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Search Engine Marketing Manager

Simple SEO Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026

About Simple SEO Group

Simple SEO Group is a Digital Marketing Agency founded in 2008 and headquartered in Chicago. We specialize in delivering data-centric, results-driven digital marketing campaigns, websites, mobile applications, custom software, and LLMs. We’ve worked with over 400 brands, ranging from SMBs to Fortune 1000 companies with work cited in notable outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and USA Today.


What We’re Looking For

We’re looking to add a Search Engine Marketing Manager to our team of 40 fully-remote digital marketing and technology professionals. This individual should be self-motivated and highly communicative with an interest and experience in digital marketing and/or data analytics. Our Search Engine Marketing Managers work alongside upper management, project managers, analysts, designers, developers, & writers to deliver high-ROI digital marketing campaigns. We are looking to get this individual started as soon as possible.


Account Manager Responsibilities

  • Primary
  • Lead the implementation of digital marketing campaigns including but not limited to SEO, GEO, SEM, & paid social.
  • Serve as a main point of contact for digital marketing and development clients.
  • Provide insights using data analytics and visualization projects in support of digital marketing and business initatives. 
  • Assist in content creation endeavors including display ads, video ads, and copywriting.
  • Secondary
  • Assist in development project workflows from start to finish including websites, mobile applications, software, & LLMs. 
  • Assist with miscellanious tasks and responsibilities as assigned by Upper Management. 


Account Manager Requirements

  • 2 years of experience at a digital marketing agency in a search engine marketing role.
  • Undergraduate degree in marketing, business, data analytics, computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field with strong campus involvement, academics, internships, and/or jobs.
  • Community, volunteer, or organizational involvement reflective of interests & passions outside of the workplace.
  • Deep understanding of digital marketing funnels & how omni-channel efforts operate cohesively. 
  • Clear upward career trajectory including promotions, leadership opportunities, and/or measurable success.
  • Excellent written & oral communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, writing, & attention to detail skills.
  • Ability to work productively and communicatively in a fully-remote environment. 


What Simple SEO Group Offers

  • Competitive Salary
  • Fully-Remote
  • Paid Time Off
  • Summer Fridays (Alternating Half-Days & Full Days off from Memorial Day to Labor Day, Post-Probationary Period)
  • Monthly Happy Hours (In Chicago)
  • Thorough Onboarding & Professional Development Opportunities
  • Clear Growth Trajectory 
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k Matching

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