SEO Manager
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.