German Speaking SEO Manager
Job Summary
*** 100% Remote (Must live in Greece) ***
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Are you a forward-thinking SEO expert who looks beyond traditional search engine rankings Do you want to shape the future of search by blending technical SEO with cutting-edge Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
We are an agile boutique agency free from corporate bureaucracy and driven by a values-based culture: Trust Empower & Inspire and Drive. We are looking for a proactive client-facing Senior SEO Manager to lead projects guide teams and drive visible impact for long-term client accounts from the ultimate flexibility of your home office. Reporting directly to the Head of SEO & Content/CMO this role offers a clear and rapid career path toward a Team Lead position.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Next-Gen & Core SEO Strategy
- 360 SEO Management: Take end-to-end ownership of Technical Onpage Offpage and Universal/Multimedia SEO across multiple platforms (Websites Amazon YouTube Image SEO etc.).
- Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Develop and implement strategies to secure brand visibility in AI-driven search results (Google AI Overviews ChatGPT Search Perplexity). Analyze LLM behavior to optimize content and site structures.
- Technical SEO: Collaborate closely with development and IT teams to maximize crawlability indexability bot efficiency and UX across various CMS and e-commerce shop systems.
- Content Strategy: Conceptualize data-driven content strategies build editorial plans establish topic clusters manage quality assurance and optimize internal linking and site navigation.
- Modern Offpage SEO: Execute high-quality modern link-building and brand-mention strategies steering completely clear of outdated methods.
Management & Client Relations
- Audits & Reporting: Conduct comprehensive SEO/GEO audits create insightful reports derive actionable next steps and proactively present findings to clients.
- Project & Team Management: Lead small SEO teams and projects leverage cross-channel synergies with SEA and Social Media and coordinate external service providers.
- Client Advisory & BD: Pitch to prospective clients win new accounts provide high-level strategic consulting and nurture long-term relationships.
Profile & Requirements
We want a fast dynamic and highly proactive digital strategist who spots opportunities early works independently and leads clients with clear confident recommendations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in SEO (ideally with an agency background) covering technical onpage offpage and content marketing.
- Linguistic Skills: Native-level fluency in German and excellent English skills (both written and spoken) for corporate systems and client relations.
- Leadership: Proven track record of managing SEO projects and managing/guiding small teams.
- Tool Mastery: Deep expertise with core SEO tools (GSC GA4 Screaming Frog GTMetrix PageSpeed Insights SEMrush Ahrefs Sistrix BrightEdge).
- AI & Modern Search Literacy: Practical experience with AI prompt tools (ChatGPT Claude Midjourney Perplexity) and a practical understanding of AI response generators (ChatGPT Search Perplexity Google AI Overviews).
- Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills a natural affinity for numbers and a structured highly responsible approach to your workload.
Nice-to-Haves:
- Industry expertise in lifestyle fashion beauty e-commerce travel or tech/SaaS sectors.
- Hands-on experience executing specific GEO strategies for LLMs.
- Cross-channel knowledge linking SEO with SEA Social Media and broader Content Marketing.
Compensation & Financial Framework
We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to recognize your advanced expertise and reward high performance:
- Base Salary:Gross p.a. (depending on experience and qualifications).
- Bonus Structure: Potential for a performance-based bonus once promoted to the Team Lead position.
- Stability: Long-term client relationships rather than short-term project hopping allowing you to build strategies with a lasting impact.
Core Benefits & What We Offer
We provide an exceptional digital agency environment designed to support your lifestyle and professional growth:
- Boutique Freedom: Fast decision-making short communication channels and flat owner-managed hierarchies.
- Home Office Support: Complete flexibility to work 100% remotely from anywhere within Greece supported by regular virtual team events.
- Direct Impact & Growth: A direct reporting line to the Head of SEO/CMO with full strategic insights maximizing your professional evolution.
- Clear Career Path: A clear perspective to transition into a Team Lead rolehigh performance is quickly rewarded with expanded responsibility.
- Allowance: A 200 monthly allowance to spend toward your workspace gym memberships or lifestyle expenses.
Ready to Shape the Future of Search
If you want to combine a rewarding career in cutting-edge SEO/GEO with the ultimate flexibility of working from home in Greece we want to hear from you.
Select Apply Today and submit your CV in either English or German to begin your application process!
About Company
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