Remote Link Acquisition Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Remote Link Acquisition Specialist to design and execute backlink strategies for a fast‑growing SEO technology platform. You will identify high‑value link opportunities, assess publisher quality, and ensure acquired links 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 and recommend optimisations.
• Ensure timely activation, indexation, and quality control of acquired links.
• 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 as needed.
• Stay up‑to‑date with SEO trends, search engine developments, and industry best practices.

Required profile

• Proven experience in link building or link acquisition.
• Strong understanding of backlink quality signals and SEO performance metrics.
• Ability to evaluate domains using metrics such as DR, DA, traffic, relevance, and link‑profile quality.
• Excellent outreach skills via email and text channels.
• Highly organised with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• 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

• Ahrefs
• Semrush
• Majestic