Senior Manager SEO & GEO (FTC) at Jellyfish in Chicago, IL

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are. Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand. Job Description As Senior GEO Manager, you will join a specialized team helping Fortune 500 brands navigate this shift in real-time. You are the bridge between a brand’s performance and the services and technology needed to improve it. You will spend your time identifying how brands are perceived within AI models, using tech like the Jellyfish proprietary platformShareofModel™ to find exactly where they are winning or losing. Your challenge is to turn those insights into clear strategies, connecting the dots across Jellyfish services and technology to ensure our clients stay ahead in the new era of discovery. Your responsibilities will include: - Act as the lead interpreter of search performance and visibility quality across both traditional and AI-led discovery experiences - Maintain a broad expertise across the evolving landscape of LLMs and generative engines, including Google Gemini, OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, and other leading frontier models - Harmonize GEO initiatives with existing SEO workflows and priorities to ensure technical compatibility and strategic alignment - Apply advanced measurement frameworks to provide clarity on search performance signals and model sentiment - Lead the collaboration between account teams and engineers to ensure Jellyfish technology continues to solve for evolving client visibility challenges - Identify specific areas where agentic marketing practices and AI-powered workflows can support broader brand objectives - Help brands define a GEO testing roadmap using scientific measurement to validate specific tactics and model responses - Plan and manage the pragmatics of execution, ensuring the right tools and resources are deployed to meet strategic goals - Update and refine "best practice" guidelines for the agency and clients as the generative engine landscape evolves Skills - 5+ years of experience leading global SEO accounts, with experience delivering organic growth for enterprise clients. - Expertise in AI-driven SEO automation, data science applications, and SEO-driven business intelligence. - Ability to deliver complex insights and strategic plans with clarity and authority - Deep expertise in new business leadership, including pitch strategy, proposal development, and executive-level SEO consulting. - Familiarity with working with a high degree of independence and possess the ability to prioritize and reprioritize tasks with agility - Manage and resolve commercial escalations, ensuring smooth operations across Earned Media and Client teams. - Experience with enterprise search and visibility tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs, BrightEdge, or Botify is preferable Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English. Additional Information Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritize your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs 💰Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme and 401k retirement plan. 🏥 Healthcare plans: Have peace of mind with our healthcare, vision and dental insurance, plus short and long-term disability and life cover. 💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours. 👪 Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. 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