VP SEO at Jellyfish in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table. 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 Vice President, SEO, within Jellyfish's Earned Media capability, you will define, evolve, and scale our SEO practice ensuring that it remains at the forefront of organic search, while driving measurable growth for clients and Jellyfish alike. We are looking for a balance of strategic vision, commercial leadership, and industry experience. You will set the long-term direction of SEO at Jellyfish, overseeing the development of SEO products, training programs, and technology partnerships, and creating growth across the business. You will also play a critical role in executive-level client engagements, being a senior consultant and escalation point for Tier 1 accounts and ensuring the highest standards of SEO excellence across global teams. Your responsibilities will include: - Work with other VPs and C-Suite leaders to set the long-term SEO capability roadmap and ensure understanding of wider Earned Media and goals. - Lead the development of SEO technology partnerships, ensuring Jellyfish has access to modern tools and automation solutions that enhance delivery and efficiency. - Oversee the execution of SEO learning programs, ensuring skill development across the global team. - Help define the global SEO product strategy, driving forward product and process improvement. - Increase revenue by working with Sales, Client Management, and Earned Media teams to identify, qualify, and win new business opportunities. - Lead the strategic execution of capability growth plans, ensuring that SEO remains a profitable, scalable, and commercially sustainable offering. - Identify and navigate account growth and renewal cycles, ensuring high client retention and revenue expansion. - Lead the most critical new business opportunities, developing compelling proposals and overseeing the delivery of commercially viable SEO solutions. - Implement processes and quality control measures to maintain consistency and excellence in SEO delivery. - Conduct proactive reviews of SEO solutions and execution standards, making recommendations for continuous improvement. - Be the Executive Sponsor for the most critical Earned Media Steering plans, ensuring that all projects align with Jellyfish's strategic goals. - Be trusted senior consultant and escalation point for Tier 1 SEO accounts and major strategic plans. - Represent Jellyfish externally, being an expert at industry conferences, webinars, and executive forums. - Champion SEO improvement, developing new strategies to maintain Jellyfish's position as a global leader in Earned Media. Skills - 12+ years of experience bringing subject matter expertise in international SEO, including enterprise SEO strategy, automation, AI applications, and advanced data-driven search methodologies. - Translate complex SEO concepts into business strategies for clients and company partners. - Experience with cross-channel marketing, integrating SEO with Paid Media, Data Science, and broader digital ecosystems. - The ability to structure and price SEO engagements for profitability. - Expertise in navigating client growth cycles, from upselling and cross-selling opportunities to securing long-term partnerships. - Proficiency in leading high-stakes new business pitches, creating compelling narratives, and securing high-value contracts. - Experience mentoring senior leaders, providing strategic guidance, and career development support. - Experience leading transformation plans, influencing all partners at the highest levels. - Experience in defining and optimizing SEO operational frameworks, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and quality control. - Monitor and evaluate performance against defined Indicators and team goals, ensuring continuous improvement. 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 prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs. 💫 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. 🏦 Jellyfish contributes to your retiral benefits via Provident Fund (PF) contribution Jellyfish provides best-in-class group medical insurance & life insurance cover to employees Unfortunately, there has been an increase in fake recruiters impersonating Jellyfish and unlawfully using our brand name. 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