Location: Bucharest / Remote (Hybrid Possible)
Type: Full-time
Reports to: SEO Director / CEO
Agency: five elements digital
About five elements digital
five elements digital is a premium boutique consultancy driving measurable growth for ambitious brands across Europe, the UK, and the US.
We work with publishers, e-commerce leaders, funded start-ups, B2B manufacturing giants, and high-traffic platforms . Our clients expect precision , innovation , and elite-level strategy — and we deliver.
We combine deep SEO expertise with cutting-edge AI-driven optimization to ensure visibility not only in today’s search results but also across emerging platforms like Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatGPT integrations .
If you’re passionate about solving complex SEO challenges, understand AI’s impact on search, and want to work with an agency where clients queue for your insights , this role is for you.
Role Overview
We are seeking a self-driven, highly skilled SEO & AI Optimization Specialist who can independently manage a portfolio of clients and own their growth strategy end-to-end, is a team player and wants to be part of shaping our agencies future growth part.
You will be responsible for technical audits, growth roadmaps, content strategies, AI-visibility optimization, and performance reporting across diverse industries and geographies, including questioning and engineering other workflows.
Clients can range from:
Mid-sized companies with ambitious growth goals Funded start-ups seeking aggressive visibility and traction Market leaders in duopoly situations where precision SEO defines competitive advantage
This is not a junior role. We expect you to bring strategic thinking, technical mastery, and execution excellence — while constantly keeping up to date with latest developments and pushing AI to its boundaries.
Responsibilities:
SEO Strategies Develop tailored SEO growth strategies based on each client’s business model, audience, and KPIs. Integrate AI-driven insights into strategies: optimizing for AI Overviews, chat-based search, and LLM-driven engines . Conduct competitive gap analyses for industries where small visibility shifts create huge revenue swings. Collaborate with account managers, content specialists, and PPC teams for cross-channel growth impact.
2. Technical Audits
Perform deep technical audits (site architecture, crawlability, indexing, Core Web Vitals, structured data, etc.). Identify and prioritize high-impact fixes with clear action plans. Work closely with developers to ensure flawless implementation and validation .
3. AIOptimization and Automation
Track performance across Google AI Overviews, SGE, Gemini, Perplexity, and ChatGPT . Implement structured data, FAQs, and optimized content designed to win AI-driven surfaces . Lead innovation in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies. Develop ai and automated workflows
4. Client Management and Execution
Take full ownership of 3–6 client accounts depending on complexity. Present findings and strategies to C-level stakeholders in a clear, data-driven, and persuasive way. Proactively identify upsell opportunities and collaborate with the sales team on proposals.
5. Reporting and Insight
Build and maintain dashboards in Looker Studio / GA4 to visualize KPIs and ROI. Continuously analyze organic and AI-driven visibility trends. Present clear, actionable reports to clients — focusing on growth, not vanity metrics.
Required Skills and Experience
3–5+ years of hands-on SEO experience , ideally in an agency or consultancy setting Proven success managing mid- to high-budget SEO campaigns (€3K–€20K/month) Strong understanding of AI-driven search evolution and its impact on rankings & visibility Expertise in technical SEO , including JavaScript SEO, CWV, schema markup, log analysis, and site migrations Proficiency with tools: Screaming Frog, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Sistrix, Search Console, GA4, Looker Studio and possibly any other SEO tool without the need of being specifically schooled Familiarity with AI-visibility trackers (e.g., Peec.ai, Perplexity Insights, etc.) is a plus Excellent client-facing skills: able to translate complex data into clear narratives Strong written and spoken English (German or other EU languages are a plus)
Nice To-Have
Experience with AI content generation frameworks and LLM-based optimization strategies Exposure to international SEO (multi-language, multi-market campaigns) Familiarity with PPC, CRO, and analytics-driven growth funnels Previous work on enterprise-level accounts or highly competitive industries
What We Offer
Attractive client portfolio — mix of small to alrge companies and brands with ressources and growht potential Agile work culture : small teams working on high-impact projects Direct exposure to Clients and DEV teams – possibility to make an impact Hybrid flexibility — work from our Bucharest office or remotely Opportunities for conference attendance, certifications, and public speaking A chance to shape the future of AI + SEO integration with one of Europe’s most innovative agencies (several times finalist at Eruoepan and Global Search Awards) Grow with us
