Overview
AI Visibility Team Lead – International Jobs in Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Stratosphere
Title: AI Visibility Team Lead – International
Company: Stratosphere
Location: Johannesburg Metropolitan Area
Are you passionate about shaping the future of search? Do you thrive at the intersection of AI, SEO, content strategy, and client success? Stratosphere is looking for an AI Visibility Team Lead to lead our rapidly growing AI Visibility division, helping automotive and collision repair businesses dominate AI-powered search experiences across ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and the next generation of answer engines.
If you're excited by emerging technology, love building systems that scale, and enjoy leading both people and strategy, then buckle up—we're just getting started.
Your Mission
As our AI Visibility Team Lead, you'll oversee the execution and evolution of all client-facing AI Visibility services. You'll lead the team responsible for delivering exceptional AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) strategies while ensuring every client receives measurable improvements in AI search visibility, authority, and brand presence.
You'll combine strategic leadership with operational excellence—building processes, coaching specialists, improving delivery, and serving as the internal expert on how businesses win in the age of AI-powered search.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operations
- Lead and mentor the AI Visibility team, ensuring high-quality execution across all client engagements.
- Develop scalable processes, SOPs, quality assurance standards, and workflows for AEO/GEO delivery.
- Prioritize team workloads, monitor project health, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
AI Visibility Strategy
- Own the strategic direction for client AI Visibility campaigns across answer engines and AI platforms.
- Develop comprehensive AEO/GEO strategies tailored to each client's business goals.
- Identify opportunities to improve AI discoverability, authority, structured content, entity recognition, and citation potential.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends across AI search, LLM optimization, semantic search, and search engine evolution.
Client Success
- Serve as a senior strategic advisor for key client accounts.
- Present campaign strategies, performance insights, and recommendations to executive stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Growth Consultants and Client Success Managers to ensure client objectives are achieved.
- Translate complex AI search concepts into clear, actionable business recommendations.
Performance & Analytics
- Define KPIs for AI Visibility initiatives.
- Monitor campaign performance using internal dashboards and third-party tools.
- Analyze AI citation trends, answer engine visibility, search behavior, and competitive positioning.
- Continuously optimize strategies based on data and emerging platform changes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with SEO, Content, Development, Design, and Strategy teams to execute integrated campaigns.
- Collaborate with leadership to expand AI Visibility service offerings and productize new capabilities.
- Support internal training initiatives and help educate the agency on AI search best practices.
What You Bring on Board
AI Search Expertise
- Deep understanding of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), semantic SEO, structured data, and modern search ecosystems.
- Familiarity with AI platforms including ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and emerging answer engines.
Leadership Experience
- Proven experience managing teams, improving operational processes, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple client engagements simultaneously.
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to connect AI search strategy with broader marketing and business objectives.
- Experience translating data into actionable insights and measurable growth initiatives.
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong understanding of technical SEO fundamentals, schema markup, entity optimization, and content architecture.
- Comfortable working with analytics platforms, search tools, and AI monitoring software.
Communication
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable presenting strategies and performance updates to executives and clients.
- Able to simplify complex AI concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Bonus Points
- Experience in automotive or healthcare industries.
- Familiarity with AI workflow tools, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or knowledge graph optimization.
- Experience building scalable service delivery processes within an agency environment.
Why Fly with Stratosphere?
Our culture is built on innovation, high performance, collaboration, and helping businesses thrive in the next generation of digital marketing.
- Fully remote work — lead from anywhere.
- Unlimited PTO — take the time you need to stay energized.
- Profit Sharing Plan — when our clients win, we all win.
- Work on the cutting edge of AI search with a team that's defining what comes next.
Ready to Lead the Future of Search?
Submit your resume along with a short note telling us why you're excited about AI Visibility and how you've helped teams or clients succeed in an evolving digital landscape.
Let's build the future of search—together.
About Stratosphere Studio
Stratosphere is a fully remote agency based in the United States. While we primarily serve businesses throughout the US, this position is open to exceptional candidates worldwide. Candidates must speak fluent English.