Senior Business Development Manager - Digital Marketing
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About the Role
Seer Interactive is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to sell digital marketing services (SEO, Paid Media, Analytics) to mid-market and enterprise clients. The role involves managing a $2.
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Location
Philadelphia, PA (Remote-First).
Hybrid available in HQ office.
Candidates must be based in the US.
Role Overview
This is a full-cycle Business Development (BD) role focused on selling digital marketing services (SEO, Paid Media, Analytics) to mid-market and enterprise clients.
Unlike typical agencies that teach sales after hiring, Seer seeks candidates with years of hands-on technical marketing experience to lead strategy and sales conversations immediately.
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The role targets a
$2.5M revenue target
(split between managing inbound leads and strategic outbound efforts), closing annual engagements of
$110K+
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Key Responsibilities
- Pipeline Management: Manage inbound leads and develop a personal pipeline through strategic outbound efforts to close new business.
- Strategy & Consulting: Collaboratively create and present comprehensive SEO, PPC, and Analytics strategies to C-level executives and prospective clients.
- Discovery & Qualification: Lead discovery calls, conduct preliminary competitive analyses, and qualify leads using the MEDDIC sales methodology.
- Account Management: Identify and close growth opportunities with current clients; ensure a smooth transition ("white glove approach") between the Business Strategy team and execution teams.
- Proposal & Negotiation: Prepare and deliver site-specific proposals and negotiate contracts with legal support.
- Thought Leadership: Contribute to the company blog, speak at conferences, and represent Seer at in-person events.
- Travel: 20-25% travel required for client visits and conferences.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Technical Expertise: Years of hands-on experience in SEO, Paid Media, or both. Ability to interpret technical SEO audits, analyze ROAS stories, and identify real business problems.
- Tool Proficiency: Expertise with SEO/PPC tools including SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GA4, and Ahrefs.
- Sales Aptitude: Experience presenting to senior stakeholders (C-suite), handling pushback, and driving deals to closure. Familiarity with MEDDIC is preferred.
- Communication: Strong diplomatic skills to convey strategic truths to clients without damaging relationships.
- AI Fluency: Active use of AI tools for marketing strategy and a demonstrated interest in AI maturity.
- Process Ownership: Ability to manage the full sales cycle from lead qualification to client kick-off, including time management and clear communication.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $93,000 - $125,000 per year (determined by skills/experience).
- Bonus: Performance-based bonus available.
- Evaluation: Compensation review at least once a year.
Application Instructions
Cover Letters Are Not Required.
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