Summary of the SEO Manager job at Clera

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.