<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> 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 <strong>Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)</strong>?<br/><br/>We are an agile boutique agency based in Munich, free from corporate bureaucracy and driven by a values-based culture: <strong>Trust, Empower &amp; Inspire, and Drive</strong>. 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. Reporting directly to the Head of SEO &amp; Content/CMO, this role offers a clear and rapid career path toward a Team Lead position.<br/><br/><strong>Core Benefits &amp; What We Offer<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Boutique Freedom: Fast decision-making, short communication channels, and flat, owner-managed hierarchies.</li><li>Direct Impact &amp; Growth: Direct reporting line to the Head of SEO/CMO with full strategic insights. Enjoy a 360 scope of tasks (SEO, GEO, Content, Audits, Pitches) that maximizes your professional evolution.</li><li>Clear Career Path: Clear perspective to transition into a Team Lead role—high performance is quickly rewarded with expanded responsibility.</li><li>Work-Life &amp; Perks: Hybrid work model (2–3 days in our Munich office, the rest remote), a €200 monthly allowance for gym memberships or commuting expenses, and regular team events.</li><li>Stability: Work on long-term client relationships rather than short-term project hopping, allowing you to proactively build strategies with a lasting impact.<br/><br/><br/></li></ul>Tasks &amp; Responsibilities<br/><br/><strong>Next-Gen &amp; Core SEO Strategy<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>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.).</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Content Strategy: Conceptualize data-driven content strategies, build editorial plans, establish topic clusters, manage quality assurance, and optimize internal linking and site navigation.</li><li>Modern Offpage SEO: Execute high-quality, modern link-building and brand-mention strategies, steering completely clear of outdated methods.<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Management &amp; Client Relations<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Audits &amp; Reporting: Conduct comprehensive SEO/GEO audits, create insightful reports, derive actionable next steps, and proactively present findings to clients.</li><li>Project &amp; Team Management: Lead small SEO teams and projects, leverage cross-channel synergies with SEA and Social Media, and coordinate external service providers.</li><li>Client Advisory &amp; BD: Pitch to prospective clients, win new accounts, provide high-level strategic consulting, and nurture long-term relationships.<br/><br/><br/></li></ul>Profile &amp; Requirements<br/><br/><strong>You are a great fit if you:<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Live in the Munich area (or are willing to commute) and appreciate spending 2–3 collaborative days per week in the office.</li><li>Speak German at a native level and possess excellent English skills (both written and spoken).</li><li>Are fast, dynamic, and highly proactive—you spot opportunities early and lead clients with clear, confident recommendations.</li><li>Work independently, remain solution-oriented, and bring a structured, highly responsible approach to your workload.</li><li>Have strong analytical skills, a natural affinity for numbers, and always consider commercial/business factors in your technical decisions.</li><li>Are an inspiring team player who brings a positive spirit, charisma, and the confidence to persuade both teams and clients.<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Must-Haves:<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in SEO (ideally with an agency background) covering technical, onpage, offpage, and content marketing.</li><li>Leadership: Proven track record of managing SEO projects and managing/guiding small teams.</li><li>Tool Mastery: Deep expertise with core SEO tools (GSC, GA4, Screaming Frog, GTMetrix, PageSpeed Insights, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Sistrix, BrightEdge).</li><li>AI &amp; Modern Search Literacy: Practical experience with AI prompt tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney, Perplexity) and practical understanding of AI response generators (ChatGPT Search, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews).<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Nice-to-Haves:<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Industry expertise in lifestyle, fashion, beauty, e-commerce, travel, or tech/SaaS sectors.</li><li>Hands-on experience executing specific GEO strategies for LLMs.</li><li>Cross-channel knowledge linking SEO with SEA, Social Media, and broader Content Marketing.</li><li>Additional language skills.<br/><br/><br/></li></ul>Compensation &amp; Framework<br/><br/><ul><li>Base Salary: €60,000 – €75,000 gross p.a. (depending on experience and qualifications).</li><li>Bonus Structure: Potential for a performance-based bonus once promoted to the Team Lead position (details TBD).</li><li>Location &amp; Model: Munich-based hybrid model (2–3 days in the office, 2–3 days remote).<br/><br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Please Note:</strong> This position requires regular on-site collaboration in Munich. Fully remote arrangements cannot be accommodated. </div>