Link Building Specialist

Role overview

This is a remote, full-time Link Building Specialist position for a partner employer based in the United Arab Emirates. The hiring partner handles the application review and all subsequent recruitment steps.

The role centers on carrying out and improving outreach-led SEO initiatives that help secure high-quality backlinks. You will spend much of your time finding suitable prospects, evaluating websites, and organizing outreach processes that feed directly into client SEO outcomes. The work is detail-heavy, volume-driven, and dependent on consistent execution, accurate recordkeeping, and strong operational discipline. You will work closely with internal stakeholders in a fast-moving remote setup and contribute to scalable link-building workflows. Success in this role depends on precision, reliability, and the ability to manage repetitive tasks while maintaining quality.

Key duties

• Find relevant prospects and websites for outreach campaigns.
• Review websites to confirm they match client SEO targeting needs.
• Carry out outreach activities to create strong link-building opportunities.
• Add newly sourced websites into internal systems and outreach routines.
• Enter and keep current data in email platforms and internal records.
• Maintain outreach logs and campaign metrics in Google Sheets and dashboards.
• Handle email replies and support day-to-day campaign communication.
• Keep tracking and reporting accurate and consistent across SEO operations.

Requirements

• Strong written English communication ability.
• Hands-on experience with G Suite tools such as Google Sheets and Google Docs.
• Working knowledge of SEO platforms like Ahrefs or comparable tools.
• Comfort following documented procedures and detailed instructions closely.
• Access to a dependable computer and stable internet connection.
• Availability of a headset and microphone for remote meetings and communication.
• Good organization skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Ability to handle repetitive, high-volume, and target-based tasks effectively.
• Preferred: at least 2 years of SEO experience, plus exposure to outreach campaigns or remote team settings.

Benefits

• 100% remote work with flexibility in location.
• Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work in a results-oriented SEO environment.
• Exposure to large-scale outreach and link acquisition processes.
• Room to grow based on performance and measurable outcomes.
• Practical experience with SEO tools and structured outreach systems.
• Supportive remote team setting with coaching and collaboration.
• Chance to deepen expertise in digital marketing and SEO outreach.

Application and hiring process

Applications are reviewed through an AI-assisted matching process designed to screen candidates quickly and consistently against the role’s core requirements. The strongest matches are shortlisted and shared with the hiring employer, while interviews, assessments, and final selection are managed directly by the employer’s internal team.

Privacy notice

By applying, you agree that your personal data may be processed for recruitment evaluation and shared with the hiring employer as part of pre-contractual steps and legitimate-interest processing under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You may request access, correction, deletion, or objection to this processing at any time.

AI tools may be used to assist parts of the recruitment workflow, such as application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and signal checks for inconsistencies or verification based on available information. These tools support the recruitment team and do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people. If you want additional details about data handling, you can contact the recruitment team.

Additional information

This opportunity is intended for candidates based in the United Arab Emirates. The role is described as performance-focused, with ongoing improvement expected in outreach effectiveness, relationship building, and operational quality over time.