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Croud

SEO Account Director

Croud

. Develop and execute client strategies to increase commercial performance and provide excellent customer service .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLead💰 £57,630 - £64,130 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Digital Marketing and SEO, with a strong focus on client account management, strategy development, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive performance, enhance client service, and innovate processes within a digital marketing context.

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Digital Marketing ExpertiseSEO Advertising ExperienceClient Account ManagementTeam Leadership and MentoringAnalytical and Mathematical Skills

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Hard Skills
SEO Best PracticesAccount Development PlansCampaign Reporting and MeasurementMarket Tools TrackingResource PacingNegotiation SkillsTime ManagementMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Multitask
Certifications & Qualifications
Degree Level Education
Industry Keywords
Client StrategiesOrganic PerformanceDigital Services UpsellingKnowledge SharingCross-Channel Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and execute client strategies to increase commercial performance and provide excellent customer service
  • Devise and deliver Account Development Plans for each client
  • Manage client account profitability and resource pacing
  • Input into the overall direction of the Organic Performance department
  • Pioneer departmental direction across the team
  • Develop, mentor and train team members remotely and in person
  • Ensure client accounts follow SEO best practice and monitor hygiene factors
  • Define SEO best practice and scalable processes
  • Track market tools and opportunities supporting client strategy and Croud’s product offering
  • Deliver innovation, knowledge sharing and client insights
  • Provide campaign reporting and measurement, ensuring reports are timely and accurate
  • Share learnings with Social, Display, PPC and Analytics teams
  • Direct and guide SEO Executives and Managers on communication and client service
  • Line manage SEO Executives and Managers, including monthly 1:1s and Quarterly Performance Reviews
  • Advocate knowledge sharing and cross-channel processes
  • Innovate technologies and ways of working and contribute to the tech roadmap
  • Oversee regular and ad hoc team projects
  • Contribute to new business processes and oversee sales support delivery
  • Identify opportunities to upsell digital services across the client portfolio
  • Drive team performance, margin and incremental revenue
  • Identify workflow efficiencies and continuously improve processes
  • Support Croud marketing activities such as whitepapers, blog posts and speaking opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Currently operating at Account Director level or equivalent, with proven experience leading accounts of similar scale and complexity
  • Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience
  • In-depth demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing
  • In-depth demonstrable experience in SEO advertising
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills
  • Mathematical and analytical mindset
  • Exceptional client service skills
  • Highly organised with ability to multitask
  • Impeccable attention to detail
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Proven track record of working to deadlines
  • Proven time management skills
  • Proven ability to negotiate
  • Ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies
  • Leadership skills, including managing direct reports and motivating teams
  • Demonstrable line management experience, mentoring and training
  • Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations
  • Clear passion for digital marketing and SEO

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Paid sabbatical at 7 years, with an option to take it unpaid at 5 years
  • 25 days holiday a year
  • Discretionary annual performance based incentive
  • Sale commission
  • Recruitment referrals bonus
  • Health & Wellbeing contribution
  • 2 Recharge Days each holiday year
  • Ride to Work scheme
  • Railcard Season Ticket loan
  • Home office screen
  • Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks, and tea & coffee
  • Complimentary lunch every week
  • Enhanced Primary and Secondary family leave
  • Extended Parental Leave and Shared Family Leave
  • Life insurance and income protection
  • Medical Cash Plan
  • Pension
  • Curated 3rd party learning platform and access to Croud Campus
  • Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly'
  • Team off-sites and regular socials
  • Year-round holiday parties
  • Flexible working options
  • Day to make a difference