The Challenge
Stride-up is a high-growth SEO/GEO agency scaling fast. You'll lead a team driving organic visibility and conversion for ambitious clients while embedding AI and geo-targeting into your team's DNA.
Your Mission
Assess and baseline your team's SEO/GEO technical maturity; identify skill gaps and create individual development plans
Implement standardized audit and roadmap workflows; establish weekly performance review cadence with clear KPIs
Launch initial AI integration pilot (content generation, reporting automation) to free up team capacity
Build trust with your team and key stakeholders; deliver first client performance insights with measurable wins
Scale team competency: 100% of direct reports demonstrate mastery of technical SEO, semantic strategy, and link-building fundamentals
Automate 60% of reporting and performance tracking via Data Studio and SEO APIs; reduce manual reporting time by half
Own and deliver organic visibility gains for 3-5 flagship accounts; track and communicate monthly ranking and traffic progress
Establish team processes for large-scale content strategy via AI; document playbooks and train junior consultants on execution
KPIs You'll Own
Team Skill Progression Score
Monthly assessment of team competency across technical SEO, semantic strategy, and link-building using internal rubrics.
Client Organic Visibility Growth
Average month-over-month improvement in rankings (positions 1-3, 4-10, 11-20) and organic traffic for portfolio accounts.
Reporting Automation Rate
Percentage of monthly reporting automated via Data Studio, APIs, and AI tools; target: 60%+ by month 6.
Team Engagement & Retention
Quarterly feedback score and retention rate; track individual satisfaction and career growth perception.
Audit Delivery On-Time Rate
Percentage of SEO audits and operational roadmaps delivered on schedule and meeting quality standards.
Tools & Stack
Your Team
Your Manager
Head of SEO/GEO
Current Team
Growing team of SEO/GEO consultants (size TBD; you'll lead a portion)
New Team Leader role to scale operations
The Package
Salary
€51K-€59K base
Remote
Hybrid (Paris-based, in-office frequency TBD; flexible on start date)
Benefits & Perks
Company Intelligence
Stride-up is a growth-stage SEO and GEO-focused marketing agency in Paris with 80 employees. They partner with ambitious clients to drive organic visibility and conversions through technical rigor, semantic strategy, and emerging tech like AI and geo-targeting.
Team Size
80
Culture
Agile, passionate, proactive. They value personality and real competency over credentials. Team-oriented; satisfaction from growing people matters as much as client wins.
Is This Role For You?
- You have 3-6+ years in-agency SEO experience with deep mastery of technical, semantic, and link-building pillars
- You genuinely enjoy mentoring; you get as much fulfillment from team growth as client wins
- You're data-driven and comfortable with automation (Data Studio, APIs, AI tools) to scale reporting and workflows
- You're convinced AI and geo-targeting are the future of search and want to lead your team in adopting them
- You prefer pure execution over people management; this is a leadership role requiring daily coaching and mentorship
- You're not fluent in SEO fundamentals (technical, semantic, netlinking) or haven't managed complex, multi-client SEO strategies at scale
- You're uncomfortable with rapid change or skeptical of AI as a productivity multiplier; this role demands embracing new tools
- You lack communication skills to reassure ambitious clients or inspire diverse team members; soft skills are non-negotiable
Interview Process
Initial Screen
Conversation with Stride-up recruiter; confirm SEO expertise, leadership philosophy, and interest in AI/geo integration.
Technical Deep-Dive
Technical SEO case study or audit review with Head of SEO/GEO; demonstrate your methodology and problem-solving approach.
Leadership & Culture Fit
Meet with Head of SEO/GEO and/or team members; discuss team management style, past mentoring wins, and how you'd shape culture.
Offer & Onboarding
Flexible on start date; tailored onboarding plan to ramp quickly and integrate AI/geo tools into your team's workflow.
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