Senior SEO and Local SEO Strategist

Contracting Empire is a marketing agency that works exclusively with high-ticket contractors in the US. We build websites, SEO, local SEO, and paid media systems that move the needle for our clients. We're not a checkbox agency, and we're not looking for checkbox people.

Who This Is For

This job is for you if:

• You understand, write, and speak English at a native level. This is non-negotiable.
• You treat SEO as a living system, not a checklist. You're obsessed with staying ahead of what's changing.
• You don't need your hand held. You know what needs to happen, you identify your own tasks, and you move.
• You get uncomfortable when results plateau, and you don't wait to be told to fix it.
• You make decisions based on data, not gut feeling.
• You actively experiment with SEO, AI, automations, and new workflows because building efficient systems is something you actually enjoy.
• AI is part of your daily workflow, and you take full advantage of it.
• You hold yourself to a high standard in everything you do, not just the parts people are watching.
• You're genuinely invested in the success of your clients and your colleagues, not just your own output.
• You know how to keep the team updated and ask the right questions without being policed.
• You're comfortable talking to clients, shooting video reports, and keeping them in the loop because their results matter to you.
• You see your work as more than just a paycheck.

What You'll Actually Be Doing

• Own a portfolio of client accounts end-to-end. That means full visibility into what's working, what's not, and what needs to happen next — without being reminded.
• Running Ahrefs audits, technical cleanups, and site maintenance (zombie pages, crawl issues, the works) without being asked twice
• Monitoring GTmetrix, Search Console, and Analytics because you want to know, not because someone told you to check
• Citation work, local SEO management via BrightLocal, and the repetitive-but-critical tasks that keep accounts healthy
• Identifying constraints, bottlenecks, and growth opportunities across your accounts and acting on them
• Keeping clients informed through video reports and direct communication — because you're invested in their success

What Makes You Stand Out

• You own outcomes, not tasks. You understand SEO and local SEO as a whole system, and you take full responsibility for what happens on your accounts. Agency experience is a must.
• You see what others miss. You analyze data to find constraints and improvements and you act on them without being asked.
• You think in solutions. Complex problems don't slow you down. You test hypotheses, adjust based on evidence, and keep moving.
• You set your own bar. We don't want to tell you how to do your job. You should be able to tell us.
• You never settle. Stagnation isn't in your vocabulary, and mediocrity isn't something you protect.

Tools & Technologies We Use

• SEO: Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Ahrefs, BrightLocal, Screaming Frog
• Data: Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Looker Studio
• Web: WordPress with Elementor, HTML/CSS/JS
• Communication: Discord, Basecamp, Loom, Zoom
• AI: All your favorite language models

Benefits & Logistics

• Fully remote, with occasional meetups in Bali — living there or being open to relocating is a big advantage
• Monday to Friday, full-time, start at 9 or 10 AM Bali time
• Performance bonuses
• 12 paid vacation days on top of public holidays, with more added based on seniority
• Access to courses, training, and conferences as needed
• Once employed: Laptop or equipment provided if needed, health coverage & 13th salary

Posted by: Theodora Grigore, Contracting Empire