Senior SEO Manager - AI

Senior SEO Position at Sumax

Sumax is one of Germany's leading performance agencies based in Dortmund. We are not just an agency that "also uses AI." We are AI-first. Our teams work with our own automations, AI-driven analysis pipelines, and intelligent workflows. Joining us means entering an agency that fundamentally differs from what you have known before.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for SEO strategies for demanding clients, but not in the traditional way. At Sumax, senior SEO means thinking in systems, not checklists. You will use AI not as a gimmick but as a core tool in your daily work. You will develop strategies that combine human expertise and machine intelligence.

What You Can Expect

• An agency that understands AI as a lever, not a replacement for expertise
• Your own internal AI tools and automations, in which you can actively participate in their development
• Flat hierarchies, direct communication, fast decisions
• Fully remote with an optional office by the Phoenixsee in Dortmund
• A team of ~40 people who are excited to redefine the industry
• Training budget and room for experiments

What You Will Not Experience

• Rigid processes from 2015
• "We've always done it this way"
• Keyword stuffing and generic link building
• A team that sees AI as a threat

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years of experience in SEO (agency or in-house)
• Deep understanding of technical SEO, content strategy, and off-page
• Proven experience or strong affinity in using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini - any, as long as you actively and critically use them)
• You have built or optimized your own workflows with AI, or you are eager to learn
• Experience with SEO tools like Sistrix, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, etc.
• Independent, structured working style
• Very good German and good English

Benefits

• A clearly defined strategic role with real influence
• Close collaboration with management and team leads
• High degrees of freedom in strategy and solution approaches
• Specialist teams that implement your strategies
• Hybrid or remote work possible
• Company pension plan with employer contributions
• Modern equipment with your own laptop and enough screens
• Training opportunities in the form of workshops, events, and more

Application Process

More online, less paper: Please send us your complete and compelling application documents (including cover letter, resume, and certificates in a maximum of 3 files, your earliest possible start date, and your salary expectations) by email.