Poolhall Recruitment Ltd

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEO professional looking to take on more responsibility and progress into a senior-level position within a growing marketing agency. You ll join a small, highly skilled team where quality matters, decisions are trusted, and your work has visible impact. There s no excessive sign-off or box-ticking you ll be judged on outcomes, not activity. The Role You ll take ownership of SEO strategy and performance across a portfolio of client accounts, translating commercial objectives into clear, effective SEO plans. This is a hands-on role with autonomy. You ll execute high-impact SEO work yourself while selectively delegating where appropriate, deciding what matters most and how to prioritise it. When performance stalls, you ll diagnose issues, adjust strategy, and drive improvements without waiting for instruction. Over time, this role offers a clear path into a more senior SEO position as you demonstrate ownership, decision-making, and consistent results. Key Responsibilities Own SEO strategy and performance across multiple client accounts Set priorities based on data, experience, and client goals Deliver hands-on SEO work across technical, on-page, and content-led SEO Monitor performance, explain results clearly, and adapt strategy when needed Communicate confidently with clients and internal stakeholders Keep work organised and visible through project management and reporting About You An experienced SEO comfortable owning decisions and outcomes Confident working autonomously with minimal oversight Commercially minded, focused on results rather than checklists Analytical, curious, and proactive when solving performance issues Experience & Skills Proven experience managing SEO strategy across multiple accounts Strong understanding of technical, on-page, and content SEO Confident using tools such as GA4, Search Console, Ahrefs, and crawling tools Experience with CMS platforms like WordPress or Shopify Clear written and verbal communication skills Nice to have: Experience reviewing or supporting junior SEO work A specialist interest (e.g. technical SEO, content strategy, digital PR) Familiarity with AI-assisted SEO tools Benefits 30 days annual leave plus wellbeing day and birthday off Additional performance-based annual leave Hybrid working (WFH twice per week) Genuine flexibility and autonomy Occupational sick pay Generous equipment and desk setup budget Please apply now below or contact Jay at Poolhall Recruitment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to Poolhall Recruitment Ltd's Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website

Poolhall Recruitment are hiring a Commercial Manager to take full ownership of sales and revenue growth for a small but ambitious marketing agency in Birmingham. As a Commercial Manager , you ll take full ownership of the sales system end-to-end, ensuring that revenue goals are met and growth is predictable. You ll reduce founder involvement in day-to-day sales decisions by managing strategy, pipeline, and commercial negotiations autonomously. This is a senior, hands-on, commercially-focused role , not an account management, client services, or project coordination position. Your work directly drives the agency s growth and financial success. What you ll be responsible for: Owning the sales and revenue function across the agency, translating growth objectives into actionable pipelines and priorities. Designing and implementing scalable sales systems, processes, and CRM workflows to drive efficiency and predictability. Leading new business acquisition , including outbound prospecting, inbound lead conversion, and high-value commercial negotiations. Forecasting revenue, monitoring pipeline performance, and reporting outcomes to leadership. Identifying opportunities for upsell, cross-sell, and long-term commercial growth. Collaborating with marketing, delivery, and leadership teams to ensure commercial goals align with wider agency strategy. Acting as the senior commercial decision-maker for pricing, proposals, and contracts. Requirements: Experience & capability Proven experience in a senior commercial, sales, or business development role, ideally in a marketing, digital, or agency environment. Strong track record of driving revenue growth and managing complex sales pipelines. Comfortable working autonomously, making commercial decisions, and prioritising activities without constant oversight. Able to translate strategic objectives into actionable, measurable commercial plans. Commercial systems & strategy Experience designing and optimising sales processes, pipelines, and CRM systems. Confident leading commercial negotiations and pricing discussions. Data-driven and outcome-focused, with the ability to measure performance and adjust strategy as needed. Client & internal context Adding value in client and internal discussions by interpreting objectives, understanding commercial opportunities, and escalating appropriately. Able to balance client expectations with commercial strategy and profitability. Ways of working Highly organised, able to manage multiple sales opportunities and pipelines simultaneously. Comfortable working at pace in a small, ambitious agency environment. Pragmatic, commercially astute, and clear in communication with internal stakeholders. Nice to have Experience in a founder-led business or small agency where autonomy is key. Familiarity with digital marketing, SEO, or creative services. Previous experience designing repeatable commercial systems or processes. Benefits 30 days annual leave + wellbeing day + birthday off Up to 12 days performance-based additional leave Hybrid working (as per agency policy) Real flexibility, not lip service Occupational sick pay Generous desk / equipment budget Please apply now below or contact Jay at Poolhall Recruitment. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to Poolhall Recruitment Ltd's Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website