We partnered with a New York-based advertising agency recognised among the top agencies in the United States.
The company was looking for an exceptional SEO Lead who could build and lead its SEO function from the ground up.
It was not a conventional SEO Manager position. The agency needed someone with a very high level of expertise, strategic thinking and the ability to establish processes, create a structured approach to SEO delivery and lead the function as it developed . The ideal candidate needed to think beyond individual SEO campaigns and understand how to build an entire operation.
Finding this combination of technical expertise, strategic leadership and process-building experience was the main recruitment challenge.
Our Recruitment Approach: Finding Senior SEO Talent in Brazil ` We expanded the recruitment process internationally, focusing on professionals with the experience and capabilities required by the agency. Brazil was part of this search strategy, offering access to experienced marketing and digital professionals with exposure to international businesses and remote collaboration.
The first relevant candidate was presented to the agency in the second week of the search. After identifying a suitable professional based in Brazil, we supported the recruitment process through the subsequent stages and actively participated in the offer negotiations, helping facilitate communication between the candidate and the company. . The Result: A Senior SEO Lead Hired in Brazil for $4,500 per Month
The company successfully hired the SEO Lead based in Brazil at $4,500 per month, equivalent to $54,000 annually.
How Much Can a Company Save by Hiring an SEO Lead in Brazil?
According to Salary.com's September 2026 salary data, the average annual salary for an SEO Lead in the United States was approximately $87,732. Compared with our placement at $54,000 annually, the difference is approximately $33,732 per year.
