Head of International SEO

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a thorough SEO strategy that aligns with business goals, focusing on enhancing organic search rankings, increasing organic traffic, and improving conversion rates.

• Lead and oversee a team of SEO specialists, offering guidance, mentorship, and performance reviews to foster their ongoing growth and success.

• Conduct keyword research and analysis to uncover relevant search terms and opportunities within the travel sector, optimizing website content accordingly.

• Create SEO audits, prioritize recommendations, and coordinate their effective execution with relevant stakeholders.

• Monitor and assess website performance using SEO tools and analytics platforms, providing regular reports with actionable insights to stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of the latest trends, algorithm updates, and best practices in SEO and user search behavior, adjusting strategies to maintain a competitive advantage.

• Perform comprehensive competitive analysis to identify industry trends and benchmark performance against competitors.

• Work alongside web development teams to embed SEO best practices within their website platforms, aiming to boost long-tail organic traffic.

• Collaborate with content development and translation teams to ensure SEO best practices are integrated into multilingual copywriting and translation processes.

• Stay updated on recent developments in the travel industry, such as emerging destinations, popular travel experiences, and customer preferences, and incorporate these insights into SEO strategies and content creation.

• Work closely with marketing teams to weave SEO strategies into broader marketing initiatives, including affiliate marketing, social media campaigns, email marketing, and digital advertising.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of proven experience in a senior SEO role managing SEO processes, preferably within the travel industry, demonstrating a successful track record in enhancing organic search rankings and driving organic traffic growth.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities, with the capacity to motivate, align, and inspire a team of SEO specialists.

• Extensive knowledge of technical SEO, content strategies, link building practices, SEO best practices, search engine algorithms, and tools, with specific experience in optimizing large-scale websites.

• Proficient in utilizing SEO tools and analytics platforms such as Google Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Google Analytics, or similar tools.

• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, make data-driven decisions, and provide actionable insights for optimization.

• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple countries.

• Strong project management skills, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.

• Results-oriented mindset focused on achieving measurable outcomes and driving continuous improvement.

• Proficient in spoken and written English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and location.

• 40% annual bonus contingent on performance.

• The chance to influence an early-stage startup and contribute to its growth into a high-growth enterprise.

• A career plan tailored to your needs and aspirations.

• A dedicated team that you can contribute to and learn from.

• Fully remote position (you may be required to spend some weeks each year at any of their various locations: Madrid, Lima, Bangkok, or Medellín).

• Flexible working hours.

• Budget allocated for professional development.

• 20 paid time-off days.