Search is being rewritten. Come lead the team doing it.
The way people find brands is changing faster than it ever has, and most agencies are scrambling to keep up. GR0 isn't.
We're one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies in the country, and we're hiring a Director of SEO & AI Search to own the evolution of our core service line. This is the role for someone who sees what's coming in search, has the chops to build for it, and wants to lead a team doing work that actually matters.
You'll have a real seat at the table. You'll own outcomes, not just tasks. And you'll have the resources, the team, and the client portfolio to prove what's possible when deep SEO expertise meets genuine AI fluency.
What this role actually is:
You're the head of SEO at a high-growth agency working with some of the most ambitious D2C brands in e-commerce. Your job is to make the department perform, scale, and stay ahead.
That means leading a talented team of SEO managers, driving retention and results across a diverse client portfolio, and being the person in the room who knows both the technical fundamentals and where the industry is going next.
You'll also be a builder. New processes, new capabilities, new revenue streams. If something isn't working, you fix it. If there's an opportunity no one has spotted yet, you find it.
What you'll own:
The team. Hire great people. Coach them well. Build a culture where high standards and psychological safety coexist. Weekly 1:1s are coaching sessions, not check-ins.
The clients. Senior voice on strategy calls, QBRs, and escalations. You know which accounts are at risk before they churn, and you have a plan ready before anyone asks.
The work. Full-funnel SEO strategies built on data: technical audits, content roadmaps, backlinking, digital PR, and cross-platform approaches spanning Google, Bing, Amazon, and beyond.
The business. Department P&L, capacity planning, tooling decisions, sales pitches. You're not just running a service line. You're running a business unit.
The future. AI search is not a side project. You'll lead GR0's point of view on generative engine optimization and make sure the team is ahead of every platform shift, not reacting to it.
Who we're looking for:
You have 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, including 2+ years managing people, with agency experience that's non-negotiable. You've managed managers. You've owned a P&L. You've recovered at-risk campaigns and helped close new business.
But beyond the resume, you're the kind of leader who gets energy from building. You're curious about AI search, not intimidated by it. You know how to win over a C-suite client and how to give a junior employee feedback they'll actually use. You hold a high bar and people still want to work for you.
About Us
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, GR0 is an award-winning digital marketing agency focused exclusively on igniting organic growth for direct-to-consumer and business-to-business startups and established brands. GR0 empowers these brands to build powerful online brands using a highly technical, best-in-class approach that delivers value and experience to consumers and engagement and sales for brands.
GR0’s notable awards and achievements include:
Glassdoor’s “Top CEOs” (2021)
Clutch’s “Top 100 Fastest Growing Companies” (2022)
Comparably’s “Best Places to Work in Los Angeles” (2021, 2022)
Comparably’s “Best Company for Career Growth” (2021)
Built In’s Moxie Women in Tech Awards (2021, 2022)
Great Place to Work (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
DotComm Awards (2023, 2024)
Power Partner's (2024)
Okendo Partner Award for Top Marketing Agency, North America (2026)
At GR0, we put our people above all else. We promote an environment that celebrates diversity, fosters openness, and encourages conversations around what makes us different to further learn from one another. GR0 is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
- Own client outcomes. You're the senior voice across the team's portfolio, leading strategic discussions, overseeing complex campaigns and budgets for exceptional ROI, and stepping in directly on high-value accounts and escalations. You'll spot at-risk clients before churn ever comes up and build the recovery plan yourself.
- Drive the strategy. Develop tailored paid search programs, optimize relentlessly across platforms, and bring new tools, trends, and ideas to the table before the market catches on.
- Grow the business. Lead pitches as the subject-matter expert, deliver audits for prospects, hunt for upsells inside existing accounts, and negotiate contracts that work for the client and the agency.
- Build the team. Run weekly 1:1s that actually coach, lead performance and career conversations, own hiring and onboarding, and surface retention risks early. Your people should be getting promoted from within.
- Own the numbers. Manage your department P&L (revenue, headcount, tooling, margin), review it monthly with Finance, and know exactly which accounts are profitable and which aren't.
- Raise the bar operationally. Maintain SOPs and QA, plan capacity ahead of crunch, and bring data and recommendations (not just updates) to the leadership table.
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- 95% team retention and at least one training initiative every month
- 5+ years hands-on in paid search / SEM, with 2+ years managing people
- Deep SEM expertise across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads, with advanced, data-driven optimization chops
- Agency experience is required. You thrive in fast-paced, multi-client environments
- A track record of client retention, revenue growth, and escalation recovery
- Financial acumen: you've managed a team P&L and influenced profitability
- Proven leadership of high-performing teams, including remote or offshore contributors
- Sharp communication and persuasion skills: equally comfortable in a C-suite pitch and a 1:1 coaching session
- A caring, team-first leadership style that pairs high standards with psychological safety
- Experience with D2C brands and performance-driven marketing
- An entrepreneurial streak: you've launched new initiatives inside a structured org
- Success managing offshore talent across time zones
- Stage 1 — Recruiter Screen After submitting your application, our People & Culture team will review and reach out to selected candidates. During this 30-minute call, we'll get to know your career journey, professional motivators, and what excites you about GR0 — while giving you a full picture of who we are and what we're building.
- Stage 2 — Panel Interview You'll meet with members of our leadership team for a deeper dive into your background and experience. Expect to walk through your technical skills, people management approach, and how you think about strategy, and of course, share why you're excited about this opportunity at GR0.
- Stage 3 — Co-Founders Connect The final conversation is always our favorite. You'll get to connect directly with our CEO & Co-Founder, Kevin Miller , and our Chief Growth Officer & Co-Founder, Jon Zacharias . This is your chance to ask big questions, share your vision, and see if the feeling is mutual.
- Stage 4 — Offer If a #GR0mance has brewed — we'll extend a competitive offer and hope you'll join the team!
- Shared Financial Success - GR0 believes strongly in equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one vehicle to achieve that. The annual compensation for this role is market competitive, ranging from $130,000-$140,000 salary, commensurate with experience .
- Health and Family Benefits - GR0 offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options for GR0ers and their families.
- Wi-Fi Reimbursement - All employees receive a monthly reimbursement to help cover internet expenses while working.
- Unlimited PTO - We know that rest is vital to your well-being and career success, so we give you the flexibility and trust to take it when you need it.
- Paid Holidays - Take time to celebrate and rejuvenate with 13 fully paid holidays throughout the year.
- Community Impact - GR0 is committed to supporting the communities where we work and live by partnering with local charitable organizations to give back in various ways.