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Senior SEO Specialist

Wonderist Agency - Dental Marketing • San Diego Metropolitan Area

Growth MarketingSeniorOn-siteFull time$95K - $130K
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SEOOn-site$95K-$130KDental MarketingSeniorSan Diego

The Challenge

Wonderist Agency manages SEO for 1,200+ dentists nationwide. You'll lead a portfolio of complex client accounts at scale, own strategy, mentor juniors, and prove SEO can drive real growth in a competitive vertical.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit and optimize 15-20 existing client accounts; identify quick wins and implement technical SEO improvements across top performers

2

Establish repeatable SEO strategy framework for dental practices; document keyword research, content, and local SEO playbooks

3

Own 3-5 key client relationships; deliver first strategy calls and set performance benchmarks (organic traffic, rankings, conversions)

4

Review and mentor 2-3 junior SEO specialists; establish weekly feedback loops and contribute 2+ training docs on best practices

By 6 Months
1

Drive measurable organic growth across portfolio: 25%+ average traffic increase and 40%+ improvement in target keyword rankings

2

Scale content and technical SEO execution; create template workflows that junior team can deploy without supervision

3

Build thought leadership for Wonderist; contribute 4+ case studies showing ROI from SEO initiatives for dental clients

4

Reduce client churn and increase upsell through proactive strategy reviews; achieve 95%+ client retention on your accounts

KPIs You'll Own

Organic Traffic Growth

Quarter-over-quarter % increase in organic sessions across your portfolio accounts, tracked in GA4.

Target Keyword Rankings

Average position improvement for priority local and national keywords monitored in GSC and SEMrush.

Client Revenue Impact

Estimated revenue generated from organic leads for your accounts; tie SEO output to actual patient/customer acquisition.

Portfolio Health Score

Custom metric: on-time delivery, client satisfaction, and technical health across all assigned accounts combined.

Team Efficiency

Turnaround time on deliverables and amount of work delegated to juniors without direct oversight.

Tools & Stack

Google Analytics 4Google Search ConsoleSEMrushAhrefsSchema markupCitation management platformsFigmaSlack

Your Team

Your Manager

Not specified; likely SEO Director or VP of Growth

Current Team

90+ person agency; SEO team size not disclosed but includes junior specialists you'll mentor

New senior hire to scale SEO delivery and leadership

The Package

Salary

$95K-$130K base

Remote

On-site in San Diego Metropolitan Area; full-time permanent role

Benefits & Perks

Proximity to Liberty Station and local San Diego culture; walkable office environment
Exposure to 1,200+ diverse dental practice clients; real case studies and portfolio building
Autonomy to own strategy and execution at scale; not a checkbox role
Team mentorship and leadership opportunity; grow juniors while advancing your own expertise

Company Intelligence

Wonderist Agency is a full-service marketing firm specializing in custom branding, web design, and digital marketing for 1,200+ dentists across the US. Based in San Diego with 90+ employees, they reject templated work in favor of bespoke storytelling and measurable results.

Team Size

90

Customers

1,200+ dental practices nationwide

Culture

Social, collaborative team at the core; positive office culture is a stated competitive advantage; culture of actual client care and autonomy-driven execution.

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've managed 10+ concurrent SEO accounts and can scale strategy without bottlenecking on yourself
  • You live/want to work on-site in San Diego and thrive in a collaborative, social office environment
  • You're comfortable with local SEO and technical implementation—not just high-level strategy—and can execute across GA4, GSC, SEMrush
  • You enjoy mentoring and want a role where leadership and execution are equally valued; you're not just delegating, you're teaching
Won't Work If
  • You need remote flexibility; this is 100% on-site, in-person only
  • You only want to do strategy and don't want to get your hands dirty with implementation and audits
  • You're in a niche vertical (SaaS, B2B tech) and have zero experience with local SEO or service-based business models

Interview Process

1

Initial Screening

Phone call to discuss SEO experience, portfolio maturity, and team collaboration fit.

2

Technical Deep-Dive

Likely a case study or portfolio walkthrough; they'll want to see real accounts you've grown and tactics you've used.

3

Team & Culture Fit

In-person meeting with SEO team and leadership; they'll assess collaboration, mentorship style, and how you work in a social, high-autonomy environment.

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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