SEO Manager (AI Search) at Kick

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Digital Marketing, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience
  • Experience using AI tools or workflows to improve SEO efficiency and outcomes
  • Strong understanding of analytics, SEO principles, and technical troubleshooting
  • Ability to communicate complex SEO or GEO concepts clearly to clients and teams
  • Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Screaming Frog
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and common content management systems
  • Experience with structured data markup and related best practices (desired)
  • Knowledge of GEO or Audience Insights tools such as Profound or SparkToro (desired)
  • Familiarity with emerging GenAI search trends and applications (desired)
  • Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative team environments (desired)
  • Experience supporting new business opportunities or client education (desired)
  • Curiosity for evolving search technologies, analytics, and digital innovation (desired)

Responsibilities

  • Develop SEO and GEO strategies based on keyword research, site analysis, and market insights
  • Diagnose technical SEO issues and collaborate with development teams on solutions
  • Monitor Organic Search and AI Search performance and provide actionable recommendations
  • Advocate for SEO and GEO best practices with client teams and internal partners
  • Work with content, development, and marketing teams to implement and refine strategies

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

SEOGEOKeyword ResearchTechnical SEOSite AnalysisOrganic SearchAI SearchCompetitive Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this SEO Manager role remote or on-site?

The position is on-site.

What salary or compensation is offered for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key required skills for the SEO Manager position?

Required skills include 5+ years of hands-on SEO experience, experience using AI tools for SEO, strong understanding of analytics, SEO principles, and technical troubleshooting, proficiency with SEO tools like Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Screaming Frog, and knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and CMS.

What is the company culture like at Klick?

Klick fosters a high-performance, people-first culture emphasizing creativity, collaboration, innovation, and impact, and is recognized as a Best Managed Company, Most Admired Corporate Culture, and Great Place to Work. The Media Craft team focuses on insight, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What makes a strong candidate for this SEO Manager role?

Strong candidates have 5+ years of SEO experience, AI tool proficiency for SEO, technical SEO skills, and clear communication abilities. Desired traits include experience with structured data, GEO tools, GenAI trends, independent work in teams, business support, and curiosity for search innovations.

Kick

Financial management for small businesses and creators

About Kick

Kick.co helps small business owners, freelancers, and creators manage their finances more effectively. The company offers a range of services that simplify bookkeeping, maximize tax deductions, and provide cash back opportunities. Users connect their debit or credit cards to Kick.co's platform, which automatically categorizes their business income and expenses, saving them significant time and reducing audit risks. Kick.co operates on a subscription model, providing both automated and human-assisted support, ensuring users receive timely and personalized financial advice. Unlike traditional banks, Kick.co partners with Blue Ridge Bank N.A. to offer banking services. The goal of Kick.co is to help its users save time and money, with the average member saving around $15,452 annually through tax deductions and cash back, while also fostering a community for sharing financial tips.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$8.8MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
FintechIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from new AI-driven bookkeeping startups.
Sudden influx of users may strain Kick's resources and service quality.
Dependence on Blue Ridge Bank N.A. for banking services poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Kick offers a unique social banking platform for crowdsourcing tax deductions.
The platform automates bookkeeping, saving users 40 to 80 hours annually.
Kick combines AI-driven advice with human-assisted support for personalized financial management.

Upsides

Kick can capture market share from Bench's 12,000 former clients.
Recent $9 million funding supports growth and AI-driven financial solutions.
Increased demand for automated bookkeeping due to Bench's shutdown.

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