Associate Manager – SEO

Associate Manager – SEO📍 Location: Hyderabad / Remote (India)💼 Job Type: Full-TimeWhy This Role MattersAt vSplash, we help small businesses in the U.S. and India get discovered, chosen, and contacted — not just on Google, but increasingly through AI-driven platforms.Search today is no longer limited to rankings. Businesses are being recommended directly by systems like Google AI, ChatGPT, and voice assistants. This shift requires a stronger foundation across technical SEO, local presence, structured data, content clarity, and trust signals.As an Associate Manager – SEO, you will work on building and maintaining these signals at scale — ensuring our customers are not just visible, but recommended.What You’ll Do1. Technical SEO & Website HealthAudit and improve crawlability, indexing, and site structureImplement on-page SEO improvements (metadata, headings, internal linking)Work on structured data (schema: LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, etc.)Identify technical issues and coordinate with developer teams for fixesEnsure websites meet performance and usability benchmarks2. Local SEO (Core Layer)Optimize Google Business Profiles (categories, services, posts, Q&A)Maintain NAP consistency across directories and citationsImprove visibility in local search and mapsSupport review monitoring and response strategy3. AEO & GEO (AI-era Search Optimization)Structure content so it can be understood and surfaced by AI systemsImplement FAQ schema, entity signals, and structured content formatsOptimize for voice search and conversational queriesSupport geo-targeted content and multi-location presence where required4. Conversion & Experience OptimizationIdentify opportunities to improve conversionsWork with design and content teams to enhance user journeys5. Cross-functional CollaborationWork closely and collaborate with:Website teams Content teamsSocial teamsPPC teamWho You AreComfortable working at the intersection of search, content, and websitesStrong in identifying issues and driving them to resolutionPractical in approach — focused on what works, not theoryAble to manage multiple accounts or projects simultaneouslyClear in communication with both technical and non-technical teamsSkills & Experience to HaveMust-Have4–6 years of hands-on experience in SEO (with exposure to local SEO)Strong understanding of:Technical SEO fundamentalsGoogle Business Profile optimizationNAP and citation consistencyStructured data (schema)Experience working with website teams (developers/designers)Ability to perform keyword research and guide content creationFamiliarity with tools like:Google Search ConsoleGoogle AnalyticsAhrefs / SEMrushScreaming FrogExperience working on U.S. or similar marketsGood to HaveExposure to AEO concepts (AI answers, featured snippets, voice search)Understanding of GEO signals and location-based optimizationBasic knowledge of PPC and its interaction with SEOFamiliarity with CMS platforms (WordPress preferred)Understanding of conversion funnels and CROWhy Join vSplashWork on search visibility at scale for SMBs across the U.S.Be part of a system that combines SEO, local presence, and AI-driven discoveryCollaborate across web, content, and marketing teamsGrow in a role that is evolving with how search itself is changingReady to Apply?If you enjoy working on search, content, and website optimization — and want to build visibility that translates into real business outcomes — we’d like to hear from you.📩 Send your resume to ta@vsplash.net Originally posted on Himalayas