German Speaking SEO Manager (Hybrid)

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Offpage SEO: Execute high-quality, modern link-building and brand-mention strategies, steering completely clear of outdated methods.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: €60,000 – €75,000 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 role—high 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!