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Head of SEO

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From-the-Future
Clients 18
SearchTides
Clients 6
Clients 22
North-Star
Clients 29
SEO-Partners
Clients 14
Clients 25
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Clients 19
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Role Requirements for a Head of SEO:

Hard Skills

  • Client Pitching Experience
  • Technical SEO Proficiency
  • Management of P&L Sheets
  • Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Competitor and Market Analysis
  • On-Page and Off-Page SEO Knowledge
  • Strategic Growth: How to Scale the SEO Team
  • Advanced Understanding of SEO Tools and Software

Soft Skills

  • Strategic Thinking and Vision
  • Team Leadership and Mentoring
  • Adaptability and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Effective Communication and Reporting
  • Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management and Organisational Skills
  • Participation in SEO Communities and Networking
  • Staying Up-to-Date on SEO Trends and Algorithm Updates

Salary Insights for a Head of SEO:

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Factors Influencing Salary

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Agency or Business Size and Complexity

Market Trends and Location

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Key Insights for Hiring the Perfect Head of SEO

  • Fuelling Growth with Strategic Leadership
  • Drives ROI-focused strategies, scales teams, and ensures your agency stays competitive in a fast-evolving industry.
  • Essential Skills for a Transformative Hire

  • Combines technical expertise with exceptional leadership and communication to create lasting agency impact.

  • Signs It's Time to Hire a Head of SEO
  • Rapid client growth, inconsistent results, or a need for senior leadership signal it’s time to bring in an SEO powerhouse.
  • The Benefits of Hiring

  • From streamlining operations to strengthening client relationships and boosting team morale, the right hire delivers lasting value.

  • Red Flags to Watch For

  • Avoid candidates with outdated SEO tactics, poor communication, or a lack of leadership experience to ensure long-term success.

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