Director, Organic Acquisition (SEO/AEO)

Location: United States, Remote. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary range: $154,200–$192,750 target base compensation.

Company

hirify.global operates a trusted automotive marketplace connecting car buyers, sellers, dealers, and OEMs through reviews, pricing, proprietary data, technology, and media.

What you will do

• Own the organic acquisition strategy across technical SEO, content SEO, LLM optimization, and innovation to grow website traffic and leads.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, UX, Editorial, Analytics, and Paid Media teams to execute a coordinated growth roadmap.
• Audit competitors, site health, rankings, traffic, CTR, conversions, and other organic performance metrics using SEO tools and platforms.
• Develop content testing frameworks, including modular SEO content, FAQ schemas, and AI-assisted copywriting.
• Lead SEO and AEO thought leadership, educate stakeholders, and advise B2B, investor relations, and dealer SEO Services teams.
• Manage and develop a high-performing SEO team of two direct reports while fostering innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 10+ years of total experience, with the majority in SEO or a related field, including 5+ years of people management experience.
• Deep expertise in SEO strategy, technical SEO, and content SEO.
• Deep technical understanding of how LLMs parse content, with the ability to explain these concepts to people with less technical fluency.
• Proven success driving organic growth through innovation, experimentation, and cross-functional influence.
• High proficiency with Google Search Console, GA4, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Lumar, and related platforms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with a site receiving 2M+ monthly organic visits.
• Experience in a media company.
• External thought leadership speaking or writing experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, plus a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, unlimited flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, and one volunteer day.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• $350 one-time home office stipend and $70/month for virtual-first work.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year.