SEO Manager
About the Role
This is the in-house SEO lead position at a fast-growing AI communication SaaS company targeting SMEs across Europe and beyond. You will own the full SEO function end-to-end, from technical foundations to content strategy, and play a central role in driving international visibility across both traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered discovery tools.
What You'll Do
Own SEO strategy and execution across all markets, starting with DACH and expanding internationally.
Define how pages are built and structured, collaborating closely with website and engineering teams on technical SEO.
Lead keyword research and shape the approach for both traditional search and AI-generated results.
Commission or write content required to achieve top rankings.
Manage a monthly SEO budget of roughly €20,000 to €30,000.
Work with external agencies where beneficial, while retaining full ownership of overall strategy.
What We're Looking For
5 to 10 or more years of experience with SEO as a dedicated, full-time role, not a secondary responsibility, with clear results at meaningful scale.
Proven international SEO expertise, including experience approaching markets outside your home region.
Fluency in both English and German, this is a firm requirement given the DACH market focus.
Strong copywriting skills, an SEO professional who can also write well is a genuine differentiator here.
Hands-on experience with website tools such as Webflow or similar platforms.
Comfort managing significant budgets and working autonomously in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: €65,000 to €100,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
Location
On-site in Vienna, Austria.
