Link Acquisition Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Link Acquisition Specialist to join a fast‑growing SEO technology company. In this fully remote position you will design and execute backlink acquisition strategies that drive measurable SEO growth for clients across multiple industries.

Key responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and secure high‑quality backlink opportunities.
• Assess domain quality, topical relevance, authority metrics and traffic potential.
• Conduct competitor and market analysis to uncover acquisition opportunities.
• Develop and refine link acquisition strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Monitor backlink performance, recommend optimisations and ensure timely activation, indexation and quality control.
• Maintain accurate documentation and campaign reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align link‑building activities with overall SEO strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with publishers and external partners when required.
• Stay up‑to‑date with SEO trends, search‑engine developments and industry best practices.

Required profile

• Previous experience in link building, link acquisition or off‑page SEO.
• Strong understanding of backlink quality signals, relevance, authority and risk assessment.
• Analytical mindset with confidence working with performance data.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• Experience in an SEO agency, affiliate marketing, iGaming, SaaS or digital‑marketing setting is a plus.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Semrush, Majestic or similar platforms.
• Ability to evaluate domains using metrics like Domain Rating (DR), Domain Authority (DA), traffic, relevance and link‑profile quality.