SEO Manager

About the Role This is an in-house, full-ownership SEO role at a fast-growing AI-powered business communication startup targeting SMEs globally. You'll define and execute the end-to-end search strategy — spanning traditional engines and emerging AI-driven search — starting with the DACH market and expanding internationally. This is a high-impact, senior individual-contributor position at the intersection of growth, content, and product. What You'll Do Own SEO strategy and execution across all markets, with an initial focus on DACH and a roadmap for international expansion. Define page structure and architecture, collaborating directly with website and engineering teams on technical SEO. Lead keyword research for both traditional search and AI-generated results, setting the overall approach for each. Commission and write content to drive top rankings across target markets. Manage a monthly SEO budget of €20,000–€30,000, including oversight of external agency relationships. What We're Looking For 5–10+ years of experience with SEO as a dedicated, full-time responsibility — not a secondary function — with measurable results at significant scale. Proven international SEO expertise, including hands-on experience targeting markets outside your home region. Full professional fluency in both English and German. Strong copywriting skills; the ability to write compelling, search-optimised content independently is a genuine differentiator here. Hands-on proficiency with website platforms such as Webflow or equivalent tools. Comfortable owning strategy autonomously and working at pace in a scaling, growth-stage environment. Compensation & Benefits Salary range: €65,000–€100,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. Location On-site in Vienna, Austria .