Experienced Professional | SEO Expert Lead

General information

Office

Milano

Country

Italy

Date Published

28-May-2026

Ref #

2465

Area

Management Consulting

Type of Presence

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

📍 Sede: Milano

👀 Rank: Expert Lead

About us

JAKALA is a data, AI, and experiences company that creates meaningful and lasting impact globally.

Across more than 30 cities in 21 countries, our people combine strategy, technology, creativity, and operations to deliver tailored experiences and transformative solutions with data and AI at the heart. Jakalers are a diverse and multifaceted group of more than 3,000 individuals with passion, ambition and bright ideas. This unique mix of talents has become the distinctive factor that inspired our purpose: Together to get there.

At JAKALA, creating a better world is our ultimate purpose; we aim at creating value for all stakeholders in a sustainable way with a focus on ethics, climate and quality. In 2021, we decided to become a Benefit Corporation, demonstrating our long-term commitment to protecting the principles and values that guide our actions.We believe that diversity is the key to our success and for this reason we are committed to create an inclusive workplace, where everyone can feel valued for their uniqueness.

All our job opportunities are open to candidates belonging to categorie protette L.68/99.

Discover the SEO team

We are looking for an experienced professional SEO Associate Manager to join our Milan office with strong strategic, technical and consulting skills, eager to take on complex and challenging projects in a fast-growing and cross-pollinating environment.

You will play an active role in defining, implementing and overseeing SEO strategies for our national and international clients, focusing on performance, innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

🎯 Your responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by deeply understanding their business, challenges, and spotting future opportunities

Lead the planning and implementation of innovative SEO campaigns aligned with KPIs and contractual requirements

Conduct SEO analyses on industry, competitors, keywords, and trends to inform strategy and optimization proposals

Coordinate teams of 2–3 SEO Consultants, supporting, training, and upskilling them to drive professional growth

Monitor site health, identify and resolve technical SEO issues, and manage pre- and post-launch phases of new websites

Develop link-building strategies, local SEO (including GMB), and support SEO approaches for video and YouTube

Introduce innovative methodologies, new tech partners, and best practices to enhance SEO services

Plan, lead, and attend client meetings, QBRs, and annual reviews while consistently meeting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

🙌 If you see yourself in these characteristics, we could be the perfect match:

4-7+ years of SEO experience with technical expertise on e-commerce and multi-country websites

Excellent command of SEO tools (Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.) and analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, etc.)

Ability to produce in-depth technical and editorial SEO audits and translate business requirements and data into effective solutions

Proficiency in optimizing copy, semantic tags, and metadata to increase relevance and ranking

Experience with Local SEO strategies, GMB management, and content development

Knowledge of outreach strategies, backlink analysis, and building authoritative link profiles

Up-to-date understanding of ranking factors and search engine algorithms

Familiarity with various CMS and, as a plus, basic knowledge of HTML/CSS

High proficiency in MS Office and data visualization tools (Google Data Studio, Tableau or similar)

Full proficiency and fluency in English (C1/C2 or equivalent), with confidence presenting to senior clients and internal teams

Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in dynamic environments

Passion for Digital Marketing, proactivity, and a strong attitude for training and developing team members

💜 Discover in the video why choosing JAKALA could be your next career move.

At JAKALA, we believe that people’s time and well-being must always be respected: we encourage an office presence of 10 days per month, giving you full freedom to work from wherever you prefer, whether in Italy or anywhere within the European Union.

Our Total Reward system includes exclusive discounts for travel, restaurants, shopping, gyms, and leisure activities, as well as free telemedicine and psychological support services, designed for you and your loved ones.

Investing your time in our selection process means receiving genuine support: a dedicated Recruiter will guide you with personalized feedback, career advice, and insights on your CV—regardless of the outcome of your application. No AI, just people. And thanks to the Your Time Back initiative, we give back the time you’ve spent in interviews with an empowerment program by Unobravo.

💰 Compensation:

For this position, the expected fixed annual gross salary (RAL) ranges from €37,000 to €66,000. The final salary offer will be determined within this range based on the candidate's professional experience, acquired skills and seniority level aligned with the role, applying objective and gender-neutral criteria. The applicable National Collective Labour Agreement is CCNL Commercio – Terziario.

🌱 Ready to start?

It’s not just an application — it’s a journey that starts now. Send us your CV: we can’t wait to meet you!