Link Building Manager
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listed on 2026-07-17
San Jose, Santa Clara County, California, 95199, USA
Listing for:
White Light Digital Marketing
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
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Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About The Role
We are hiring a Link Building Manager to take full ownership of our off-page SEO department. This is a leadership role responsible for strategy, team performance, quality control, and scalable systems. You will manage and grow a team of link builders while ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality backlinks across multiple client accounts, including competitive niches such as iGaming. This role is ideal for someone who thinks strategically, leads decisively, and holds high performance standards.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Performance Management- Lead, structure, and scale a team of freelance link builders
- Set clear monthly targets and quality benchmarks
- Monitor individual and team KPIs
- Conduct performance reviews and implement improvement plans when necessary
- Ensure accountability, productivity, and consistent output
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new link builders
- Own and continuously improve the link‑building strategy across accounts
- Approve high-value link opportunities and oversee prospect qualification standards
- Maintain strict quality control over anchor text strategy, link velocity, and backlink profile health
- Identify risks such as over‑optimization or toxic link patterns
- Test and implement advanced link‑building strategies (digital PR, authority outreach, niche edits, partnerships)
- Develop and refine SOPs to improve scalability and efficiency
- Improve workflows, tracking systems, and reporting frameworks
- Collaborate closely with SEO and Content teams to align link acquisition with ranking goals
- Maintain strong publisher and partner relationships
- Track link acquisition performance against monthly targets
- Analyze backlink data using Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Google Search Console
- Provide clear, structured reporting to leadership
- Take ownership of results and proactively solve performance gaps
- Minimum 2 years of experience in link building leadership role
- Strong understanding of backlink strategy, authority metrics, anchor distribution, and risk management
- Experience managing remote SEO teams
- Proficiency in Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and outreach tools
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Excellent written English and communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Comfortable using Google Sheets, Airtable, Notion, or similar systems
- Reliable internet connection and willingness to use time-tracking software
- Consistent achievement of monthly link targets
- High-quality, relevant, and safe backlink profiles
- A structured, accountable, and high-performing link-building team
- Clear systems and SOPs that reduce inefficiencies
- Measurable improvements in rankings and organic visibility
- Fully remote work environment
- Flexible working hours focused on results
- Paid time off for permanent team members
- Performance-based bonuses
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Clear growth pathway into senior leadership roles
- Access to advanced SEO tools and automation systems
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