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Enhancing the brand's visibility across key LLMs and Google search (including ChatGPT, Perplexity, AIO, AI Mode, and Gemini).</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>Operating across a complex global landscape, you will spearhead a workstream focused on </span></span><span>Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) and holistic search visibility</span><span><span>, both on-site and off-site, across 10 strategic global lead markets, ensuring clients' brands are consistently cited and mentioned in AI-powered search results for strategically important keywords and prompts. As AI transforms user behaviour, you will lead the pivot toward a modernised KPI framework that values offsite visibility and zero-click search dominance just as much as onsite engaged sessions.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span><span>You will lead the strategic direction and long-term growth of this pivotal account by guiding senior client relationships, shaping multi-channel performance strategy, and empowering a global team to deliver outstanding results.</span></span><span> </span></p>\n<p><span> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Responsibilities </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Strategic Leadership (The Shift to GEO)</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Pioneer the AI Search Strategy:</span></span></span><span><span> Shape the account's long-term strategic direction by defining top-line </span><span>objectives</span><span> that bridge traditional informational SEO and </span><span>cutting-edge</span><span> GEO.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Evolve KPI Frameworks:</span></span></span><span><span> Guide the client through the transition from purely on-site metrics (engaged sessions) to broader off-site visibility metrics, ensuring strategy aligns with the reality of rising zero-click, LLM-driven searches.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Performance Oversight:</span></span></span><span><br><span>Monitor</span><span> the team’s execution of content and technical strategies across projects. Step in at the right moments to ensure we are targeting the right user intents and maximising brand presence across both traditional SERPs and AI search engines.</span></span><span> </span><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Senior Client Partnership &amp; Advocacy</span></span></span><span> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Strategic </span><span>Advisorship</span><span>:</span></span></span><span><span> Build trusted relationships with senior global and regional client stakeholders. Act as an authoritative voice who can challenge legacy thinking, handle disagreements constructively, and guide the client confidently into the new era of search.</span></span><span> </span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><span><span>Proactive Problem Solving:</span></span></span><span><br><span>Identify</span><span> risks, performance shifts, or local market concerns early. 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