Posted on:September 17, 2026

Summary of the SEO Manager job at Clera

Clera is hiring a SEO Manager. Based in Vienna, Austria. Working arrangement: On-site. Expected pay: EUR 65k-100k/yr.

About Clera

Clera is an AI-powered talent agent that matches professionals with roles at venture-backed startups, representing candidates by analyzing their skills, experience, and career goals to deliver curated job matches and personalized introductions to hiring managers. It also serves as a recruiting marketplace for startups seeking to hire pre-vetted talent.

SEO Manager job description

About the Role

This is an in-house SEO lead position at a fast-growing AI-powered business communication SaaS company, owning the full search strategy across both traditional engines and emerging AI-driven results. You will be the first dedicated SEO hire, making this a high-impact, high-autonomy role that directly shapes the company's international growth trajectory, starting in the DACH region.

What You'll Do

  • Own end-to-end SEO strategy and execution across DACH markets and international expansion.

  • Define how pages are built and structured, collaborating closely with website and engineering teams on technical SEO.

  • Lead keyword research across both traditional search and AI-generated result formats.

  • Commission or write content needed to achieve and maintain top rankings.

  • Manage a monthly SEO budget of €20,000 to €30,000, including oversight of external agencies where appropriate.

  • Maintain strategic ownership while working with agency partners on execution where beneficial.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven track record of building SEO at significant scale as a dedicated, full-time responsibility, with clear results to demonstrate.

  • 5 to 10 or more years of SEO experience, ideally in a tech or SaaS environment.

  • International SEO expertise, including a strong understanding of how to approach and grow markets beyond your home region.

  • Fluency in both English and German, required given the DACH market focus.

  • Technical SEO experience, including defining page structure and collaborating with engineering teams.

  • Hands-on experience with website platforms such as Webflow or similar tools.

  • Strong copywriting skills, able to produce or direct high-quality SEO content independently.

  • Experience managing meaningful SEO budgets and evaluating agency work.

  • Familiarity with AI search and generative answer optimization is a strong plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: €65,000 to €100,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

On-site in Vienna, Austria.

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