Digital Marketing Lead

Location: Mohali, India

Experience: 6-8 years in digital marketing, with 2+ years in a team-leading capacity

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Digital Marketing Lead who can drive strategy and execution across SEO, SMO, and PPC while managing a team of 7-8 resources. This person will own client and internal campaign outcomes, mentor the team, handle lead/prospect calls, and ensure delivery stays sharp, data-driven, and on target.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 7-8 SEO, SMO, and PPC executives, assigning tasks and reviewing output quality.
• Own end-to-end SEO strategy: keyword research, on-page/off-page optimization, technical SEO audits, and link-building.
• Plan and manage SMO campaigns across platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X) to build brand presence and engagement.
• Manage PPC campaigns (Google Ads, Bing Ads, LinkedIn Ads) including budget planning, bid strategy, A/B testing, and ROI optimization.
• Track, analyze, and report on campaign performance using tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush/Ahrefs, and Google Ads dashboards.
• Develop monthly/quarterly digital marketing strategies aligned with business goals and client objectives.
• Handle inbound and outbound calls with leads/prospects, understand their requirements, and qualify them for further engagement.
• Draft and customize proposals for prospective clients, working closely with sales and delivery teams to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Own the lead conversion process, following up consistently and coordinating with the sales team to close deals.
• Collaborate with content, design, and sales teams to align campaigns with broader business development goals.
• Manage client communication and reporting for marketing-related engagements.
• Stay current on algorithm updates, platform changes, and industry trends across SEO, SMO, and PPC.
• Set KPIs for the team and conduct regular performance reviews.

Required Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on expertise in SEO (technical, on-page, off-page), SMO, and PPC (Google Ads, Meta Ads).
• Proven experience managing a team of 5+ people.
• Proficiency with tools: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush/Ahrefs/Moz, Google Ads, Meta Business Suite.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategy.
• Excellent communication skills for client-facing and internal reporting.
• Strong prospect/lead handling and consultative selling skills, comfortable being the first point of contact on calls.
• Proposal writing experience, able to translate client requirements into clear, compelling pitches.
• Experience working with IT/software services or B2B clients is a plus.
• Google Ads/Analytics certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field (MBA preferred but not mandatory).
• 6-8 years of overall digital marketing experience, including SEO/SMO/PPC hands-on work.