SEO Manager

About this role

ABOUT THE ROLE This is an in-house SEO lead position at a fast-growing AI-powered business communication SaaS company, owning the full search strategy across both traditional engines and emerging AI-driven results. You will be the first dedicated SEO hire, making this a high-impact, high-autonomy role that directly shapes the company's international growth trajectory, starting in the DACH region. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own end-to-end SEO strategy and execution across DACH markets and international expansion.

- Define how pages are built and structured, collaborating closely with website and engineering teams on technical SEO. - Lead keyword research across both traditional search and AI-generated result formats. - Commission or write content needed to achieve and maintain top rankings. - Manage a monthly SEO budget of €20,000 to €30,000, including oversight of external agencies where appropriate. - Maintain strategic ownership while working with agency partners on execution where beneficial.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Proven track record of building SEO at significant scale as a dedicated, full-time responsibility, with clear results to demonstrate. - 5 to 10 or more years of SEO experience, ideally in a tech or SaaS environment. - International SEO expertise, including a strong understanding of how to approach and grow markets beyond your home region. - Fluency in both English and German, required given the DACH market focus.

- Technical SEO experience, including defining page structure and collaborating with engineering teams. - Hands-on experience with website platforms such as Webflow or similar tools. - Strong copywriting skills, able to produce or direct high-quality SEO content independently. - Experience managing meaningful SEO budgets and evaluating agency work. - Familiarity with AI search and generative answer optimization is a strong plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary range: €65,000 to €100,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in Vienna, Austria.

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