Associate AEO Program Director – Associate Delivery Director

Foundation Marketing

. Lead a smaller team of 2–4 people delivering for a book of up to $1.5M, or a specialist team such as Paid or Video .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesLead💰 $88,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agency strategy and channel delivery, with a strong focus on managing client relationships and leading teams. Proficient in delivering client programs while adapting to changes in B2B buyer discovery influenced by AI search.

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Agency StrategyChannel DeliveryClient Services ManagementTeam LeadershipSEO and GEO Expertise

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Hard Skills

Client Program ManagementEffort EstimationHands-On Client WorkStrategic PlanningCoaching and Team Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationPrioritizationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Paid MediaYouTubeReddit

Industry Keywords

B2B Buyer DiscoveryAI Search

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a smaller team of 2–4 people delivering for a book of up to $1.5M, or a specialist team such as Paid or Video
Spend about half of the time doing strategy or channel work directly and the rest leading the team, plan, people and client's day-to-day
Own the delivery plan for each client and hit its dates
Perform hands-on work on the most important clients
Manage team priorities, coaching and first review of work
Provide effort estimates for new and changed scope
Run the client's working team, including status calls and working sessions
Work with AEO Marketing Directors, who own client relationships, strategic roadmaps and account growth
Report to a Group AEO Marketing Director or Client Services leadership
Manage 2–4 direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in agency strategy, channel delivery or client services, with some experience leading people or projects
Deep skill in at least one channel, such as SEO and GEO, paid media, Reddit or YouTube
Experience running several client programs at once
Working knowledge of how AI search is changing B2B buyer discovery

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable compensation: Target 10% of base, paid quarterly on team margin, client retention and delivery quality
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