Local SEO Citation Specialist

Local SEO Citation Cleanup & Directory Submission Specialist

Working Hours: Flexible with availability for team check-ins aligned to MST (US Mountain Standard Time)

About Us

Advanced Digital Automotive Group (ADAG) is a US-based digital marketing agency helping auto repair shops grow through local SEO, Google Business Profile optimisation, and citation building. We have a strong, established remote team in the Philippines, and the person in this role will work closely with that team daily.

We are a collaborative, practical team. We value people who communicate clearly, take ownership of their work, and help improve how things run — not just follow a checklist.

About the Role

This is not a beginner role. We need someone who has actually done citation cleanup and directory submissions — not just someone who knows what NAP stands for.

You will manage monthly citation work for multiple US auto repair clients: auditing, cleaning up, submitting to directories, tracking everything, and reporting clearly. You will work alongside other team members in the Philippines, so communication and reliability are non-negotiable.

The role is evolving. We want someone who can adapt and help shape the role as our team grows — not just execute a rigid process.

Responsibilities

• Audit existing citations for accuracy, consistency, and completeness
• Identify and clean up NAP (Name, Address, Phone) inconsistencies across directories
• Claim, verify, and update unclaimed or outdated business profiles
• Suppress and remove duplicate listings

• Submit clients to high-impact free and paid directories
• Prioritise automotive-specific and local community platforms
• Ensure all profile fields are complete: categories, descriptions, hours, photos, logos, services
• Follow a monthly submission schedule focused on quality, not volume

• Maintain clean records for every directory: login details, live URLs, verification status, submission dates
• Produce monthly citation reports for each client
• Flag listings requiring owner verification, payment, or escalation
• Keep tracking sheets updated in real time

• Work within shared Google Drive folders and team SOPs
• Communicate clearly about progress, blockers, and anything needing attention
• Help improve citation processes when you see a better way

• Proven hands-on experience with local SEO citation cleanup and directory submissions
• NAP consistency management across multiple clients
• Google Business Profile — claiming, verifying, updating
• Duplicate suppression and directory cleanup
• Working with service-based local businesses (actual client work, not theory)
• Citation tracking spreadsheets to manage multiple clients simultaneously
• Understanding of how citations support local map rankings and local SEO authority

• Core: Google Business Profile, Apple Business Connect, Bing Places, Yelp, Facebook Business, Nextdoor, Foursquare, BBB, Yellow Pages, Superpages, Manta
• Data aggregators: Data Axle, MapQuest, HERE, TomTom
• Automotive: CARFAX Car Care, Mechanic Advisor, RepairPal, Openbay, SureCritic, AutoMD, AAA Approved Auto Repair
• Local: Chamber of Commerce, city and county directories, community platforms

• Google Sheets and Google Drive (daily use)
• At least one of: BrightLocal, Whitespark, Yext, Moz Local, Semrush Local
• Password manager
• Email for verification and account setup

• Proven experience with citation cleanup and directory submissions — examples or portfolio required
• Strong attention to detail
• Follows SOPs and flags when they need updating
• Clear written English
• Reliable internet connection and consistent availability
• Comfortable managing multiple clients simultaneously
• Based in the Philippines

• Experience with US-based auto repair or automotive service businesses
• Google Business Profile optimisation beyond basic setup
• Local rank tracking tool experience
• Client-facing citation report creation in an agency setting

Compensation

₱25,000 – ₱40,000 per month depending on experience and capacity. We are looking for a long-term working relationship. Please include your expected monthly rate when applying.

How to Apply

Please include in your application:

1. A short summary of your local SEO citation experience
2. Directories you have worked with and tools you have used
3. Experience with automotive businesses, if applicable
4. Your expected monthly rate
5. How you would approach citation cleanup for a brand-new auto repair client

Applications without examples of past citation work will not be considered.