Experienced Professional | SEO Associate Manager

About us

JAKALA is a data, AI, and experiences company that creates meaningful and lasting impact globally.

Across more than 30 cities in 21 countries, our people combine strategy, technology, creativity, and operations to deliver tailored experiences and transformative solutions with data and AI at the heart. Jakalers are a diverse and multifaceted group of more than 3,000 individuals with passion, ambition and bright ideas. This unique mix of talents has become the distinctive factor that inspired our purpose:
Together to get there.

At JAKALA, creating a better world is our ultimate purpose; we aim at creating value for all stakeholders in a sustainable way with a focus on ethics, climate and quality. In 2021, we decided to become a Benefit Corporation, demonstrating our long‑term commitment to protecting the principles and values that guide our actions. We believe that diversity is the key to our success and for this reason we are committed to create an inclusive workplace, where everyone can feel valued for their uniqueness.

All our job opportunities are open to candidates belonging to categorie protette L.68/99.

We are looking for an experienced professional SEO Associate Manager to join our Milan office with strong strategic, technical and consulting skills, eager to take on complex and challenging projects in a fast‑growing and cross‑pollinating environment.

You will play an active role in defining, implementing and overseeing SEO strategies for our national and international clients, focusing on performance, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by deeply understanding their business, challenges, and spotting future opportunities
• Lead the planning and implementation of innovative SEO campaigns aligned with KPIs and contractual requirements
• Conduct SEO analyses on industry, competitors, keywords, and trends to inform strategy and optimization proposals
• Coordinate teams of 2–3 SEO Consultants, supporting, training, and upskilling them to drive professional growth
• Monitor site health, identify and resolve technical SEO issues, and manage pre‑ and post‑launch phases of new websites
• Develop link-building strategies, local SEO (including GMB), and support SEO approaches for video and You Tube
• Introduce innovative methodologies, new tech partners, and best practices to enhance SEO services
• Plan, lead, and attend client meetings, QBRs, and annual reviews while consistently meeting deadlines and priorities in a fast‑paced environment

• 4‑7+ years of SEO experience with technical expertise on e‑commerce and multi‑country websites
• Excellent command of SEO tools (Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.) and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, etc.)
• Ability to produce in‑depth technical and editorial SEO audits and translate business requirements and data into effective solutions
• Proficiency in optimizing copy, semantic tags, and metadata to increase relevance and ranking
• Experience with Local SEO strategies, GMB management, and content development
  Knowledge of outreach strategies, backlink analysis, and building authoritative link profiles
• Up‑to‑date understanding of ranking factors and search engine algorithms
• Familiarity with various CMS and, as plus, basic knowledge of HTML/CSS
• High proficiency in MS Office and data‑visualization tools (Google Data Studio, Tableau or similar)
• Full proficiency and fluency in English (C1/C2 or equivalent), with confidence presenting to senior clients and internal teams
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in dynamic environments
• Passion for Digital Marketing, proactivity, and a strong attitude for training and developing team members

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