🚀 SEO & AI Optimization Specialist Bucharest

Five elements digital in Bucharest is a lean, specialist performance-marketing agency focused on enterprise SEO and PPC, boasting a strong client roster (ProTV, Vodafone, Imobiliare.ro, Bestjobs, Clinicile Dr. Leahu, Digi) and a track record of European and Global award nominations. (revistabiz.ro)

Public indicators point to solid growth and stability, including over 30% growth in 2024, more than 40 active clients, retention over 90%, and roughly 75 million monthly visits driven by SEO; Google reviews on DesignRush also rate the firm 5.0 from 36 reviews. (hotnews.ro)

Career development appears prioritized, with explicit emphasis on continuous learning and ongoing staff training, and leadership highlighting opportunities to work with top brands. (fiveelementsdigital.com)

CSR and explicit sustainability programs are not widely publicized; public reporting centers on growth, client success, and awards, with sustainability framed as business sustainability. (hotnews.ro)

What is the role and what responsibilities will I have?

• Own the growth strategy for client accounts from end to end, aligning SEO initiatives with business goals and KPIs.
• Build high-impact, AI-first SEO roadmaps that leverage AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and future LLM engines.
• Conduct deep technical audits (architecture, indexing, schema, Core Web Vitals, log analysis) and work hands-on with developers to fix issues and validate improvements.
• Lead experiments in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and conversational search; map new surfaces of visibility using tools like Peec.ai and Perplexity.
• Create repeatable AI workflows: structured data enrichment, prompt-based optimizations, and automated monitoring.
• Collaborate closely with PPC, content, and data teams to execute unified growth plays.
• Maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor, presenting insights that influence C-level decisions and forecasting growth gaps before they appear.
• Build clear dashboards (Looker Studio) and GA4 reports, translating metrics into actionable strategy focused on impact.

What are the essential qualifications and experience needed?

• 3–6+ years of hands-on SEO experience in agencies, SaaS, or consultancy environments.
• Proven track record managing €3K–€20K/month SEO retainers or equivalent budgets.
• Deep understanding of AI’s impact on search (AEO, LLMs, AI-driven discovery) and how to apply it to real-world visibility.
• Strong technical capabilities: site architecture audits, indexing issues, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, and log analysis; experience working with developers to implement fixes.
• Proficiency with analytics and reporting tools (GA4, Looker Studio) and ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
• Familiarity with AI tools and surfaces (e.g., Gemini, Perplexity, Peec.ai) and comfort running experiments and building repeatable AI workflows.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to C-level stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset with experience partnering with PPC, content, and data teams.

How does AI shape the SEO strategy in this role?

• The role integrates AI-first visibility frameworks to optimize for AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatGPT, in addition to traditional search channels.
• You’ll design and run experiments to improve AI-driven surfaces and answer-based experiences, not just keyword rankings.
• You’ll map data from AI tools (like Peec.ai and Perplexity) into actionable growth opportunities, and build automation to monitor and adjust AI-driven prompts, structured data enrichments, and content systems.
• The goal is to “own outcomes” by expanding visibility across AI-assisted discovery while maintaining solid performance in traditional search.

What does the team structure look like and how much ownership will I have?

• You will own your client accounts, acting as the primary strategist and advisor.
• You’ll collaborate closely with PPC, content, and data teams to align growth plays across channels.
• You’ll present insights and recommendations to clients, including C-level stakeholders, and anticipate growth gaps ahead of client requests.
• You’ll be involved in shaping how the agency evolves its AI-driven SEO approach, contributing to process improvements and reusable playbooks.

What is the application process and expected timeline?

• Step 1: Submit your resume and a concise note about your relevant experience and AI/SEO focus.
• Step 2: Recruiter screen to assess fit, availability, and location/time-zone alignment.
• Step 3: Technical or case study interview (discussion of a real-world SEO/AI strategy you led, including metrics and outcomes).
• Step 4: Final round with senior leadership or team lead, including a client-facing simulation or presentation.
• Step 5: Offer and onboarding. Timelines vary, but you can typically expect a multi-step process over 2–4 weeks.

What about location, remote work, time zone requirements, and compensation?

• Location: Bucharest, Romania, with flexibility for remote work within the EU time zone. The role caters to an EU-friendly time overlap for collaboration.
• Time zone: EU time zones to ensure effective collaboration with clients and team members across regions.
• Compensation: The role aligns with 3–6+ years of experience and the budgets you’ll manage (€3K–€20K per month). Specific compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview, based on experience and fit.
• Growth and impact: The position is described as a mission to redefine SEO in an AI-driven world, with opportunities to influence client strategy, own outcomes, and contribute to the company’s expansion into the UK and US markets.