Paris, Ile-de-France, France · Remote OK
AHOY MATE! Founded in 2011, the HolidayPirates Group has been making waves in the travel world ever since! To achieve our mission of delivering the best travel deals, we want to attract talented people from all over the …
Skills: Technical SEO, Content Strategy, Generative Engine Optimization, Organic Growth Strategy, Google Search Console
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Develop and execute a comprehensive organic search strategy across multiple international markets, focusing on both technical and content SEO. Lead the transition toward AI-driven search visibility through Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and cross-functional collaboration with product and engineering teams.
Requires over 5 years of SEO experience with a strong command of technical audits, on-page optimization, and international site management. Candidates should be proficient in industry-standard SEO tools and have a solid understanding of how AI is reshaping search behavior.
Founded in 2011, the HolidayPirates Group has been making waves in the travel world ever since!
To achieve our mission of delivering the best travel deals, we want to attract talented people from all over the world.
That’s why our pirates can work all across Europe - Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK, or Poland and the US. Whether it’s fully remote in these countries or enjoying regular workations and flexible hours, we make your job fit your life (not the other way around!)
As our Senior SEO Manager you will be the person who can operate across the full spectrum — from hands-on technical audits to shaping long-term organic growth strategy.
You'll own SEO end-to-end, work cross-functionally with content, product, and engineering, and help us stay ahead of how search is evolving, including the shift toward AI-generated answers and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).
This is a role for someone who thinks strategically, executes rigorously, and gets genuinely curious about what comes next in search.
For this role you can be based remotely in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, the UK or Poland.
Strategy & Ownership
Develop and own the organic search strategy across all markets and channels
Set measurable goals, report on performance, and translate data into decisions
Align SEO roadmap with broader marketing and business objectives
Content & On-Page SEO
Oversee content strategy from a search perspective — topic clusters, search intent mapping, content briefs, and editorial calendars
Collaborate with writers, editors, and designers to produce content that ranks and converts
Lead content audits, pruning, and consolidation initiatives
Technical SEO
Conduct and prioritize technical audits (crawlability, indexability, Core Web Vitals, structured data, log file analysis)
Partner with engineering to ship impactful technical changes
Own site architecture, internal linking strategy, and international/hreflang setup where applicable
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
Develop and test strategies for visibility in AI-generated answers (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, etc.)
Optimize for entity-based SEO, E-E-A-T signals, and structured data to improve AI citation likelihood
Monitor how LLM-driven search behavior shifts traffic and adapt accordingly
AI & Tooling
Use AI tools to scale content operations, automate reporting, and accelerate research
Experience building or working with AI workflows (e.g. n8n, Make, custom GPT pipelines) is a plus
5+ years in SEO, with at least 2 in a senior
Strong command of both content/on-page SEO and technical SEO fundamentals
Proficiency with core tools: Google Search Console, Ahrefs/Semrush, Screaming Frog, GA4
Proven track record of driving measurable organic growth
Ability to build business cases and communicate strategy to non-SEO stakeholders
Solid understanding of GEO and how AI is reshaping search behavior
Background working with international or multilingual sites
Experience building or automating SEO workflows using AI tools (e.g. n8n, Make, Python scripts, GPT-based pipelines)
Familiarity with log file analysis, JavaScript SEO, or CDN/rendering concepts
Flexible working hours and a remote first company (with the freedom to work abroad for up to 181 days)
A MacBook (also for private use) as well as any other needed equipment including a very lovely remote IT support
50€ for home office allowance per month
50€ tax free cash card per month
Urban Sport Club Membership
Mental health impulse sessions and relaxation sessions
2 volunteering days for an organization
Further training budget at your free disposition
Private Travel Insurance
Opportunity to join the pirates pension scheme
Save money with corporate discounts across brands like Adidas, LG, Bosch, Apple, and more
Benefit from a number of advantages through the Travel Industry Card
Visit our lovely office in Berlin Mitte as often as you want
Business summits and legendary team events
A unique and open company culture, where sharing ideas is our lifeblood
The opportunity to leave your footprint aboard the pirate ship
Every great treasure hunt (a.k.a. our hiring process) has a few key steps. We see hiring as a two-way adventure — about you getting to know us just as much as us discovering your potential.
HR Interview – A friendly chat to get to know each other
Technical Deep Dive – Dive into your skills and experience
Prove Your Craft – A hands-on challenge to show your magic
Meet the Crew – Connect with future teammates to check the cultural fit
The Offer – If all goes well, we’ll raise the sails and send you the invite to join our crew!
About HolidayPirates
At HolidayPirates we’re explorers at heart. With millions of travelers across our 10 international markets and in 7 languages, we’re passionate about travel. Whether anchored at our Berlin HQ, or working from elsewhere, we’re all united by one goal: to make travel more accessible, exciting, and full of discovery.
We hire based on talent, not titles. Regardless of age, gender, background, religion, or appearance — if you’ve got the skills, passion, and pirate spirit, we want to hear from you. Bonus points if you apply in costume ;)
Bringing travel deals to millions of enthusiasts, explorers, and holidaymakers.
One of the fastest-growing online travel companies in Europe. Operating in 10 countries across Europe and North America, our award-winning editorial teams are trusted by our partners, subscribers and followers to deliver inspirational travel deals. From holiday packages, flights and hotels through to car hire, holiday homes and more, our audience knows a HolidayPirates deal is going to be unusually good value. We currently employ around 160 crew members, who can choose from visiting our Berlin HQ or working remotely thanks to our hybrid, flexible work policy.
Offices: Neue Grünstraße 18, Berlin, BE 10179, DE
Bringing travel deals to millions of enthusiasts, explorers, and holidaymakers.
One of the fastest-growing online travel companies in Europe. Operating in 10 countries across Europe and North America, our award-winning editorial teams are trusted by our partners, subscribers and followers to deliver inspirational travel deals. From holiday packages, flights and hotels through to car hire, holiday homes and more, our audience knows a HolidayPirates deal is going to be unusually good value. We currently employ around 160 crew members, who can choose from visiting our Berlin HQ or working remotely thanks to our hybrid, flexible work policy.
Offices: Neue Grünstraße 18, Berlin, BE 10179, DE
