Senior SEO Manager - European Markets
Better Collective is looking for an SEO Manager to join their team in Paris, Copenhagen or London. In this strategic role, you will be leading SEO strategy and organic growth for their flagship websites in European markets, within the demanding iGaming sector. You will be joining a talented team of 5 SEO Managers, working under the guidance of their SEO Team Lead for European Markets. As the SEO Manager of major European high-traffic sites (more than 50K indexed pages and hundreds of weekly publications), your goal is to maximize qualified organic visibility and outperform the competition.
- Define and drive the complete SEO strategy (On-page, Off-page, Technical) tailored for European markets.
- Build and execute an ambitious SEO roadmap, in close collaboration with Content Managers and development teams.
- Analyze SERPs, conduct market research, and run competitive benchmarks to identify growth opportunities.
- Participate in UX, CRO and product development guaranteeing SEO performance throughout.
- Monitor and analyze performance (traffic, rankings, conversions) using our tools, and provide clear, actionable reporting to management.
## Technical & Semantic Expertise
- Conduct in-depth technical audits (crawl, indexation, performance, logs) and prioritize corrective actions.
- Analyze link profiles (ours and competitors') to refine the netlinking strategy.
- Define relevant keyword and internal linking strategies.
- Establish a "Test & Learn" culture by formulating and testing SEO hypotheses to innovate constantly.
## Collaboration & Influence
- Act as the go-to SEO expert, actively sharing knowledge and best practices and evangelising local teams.
- Collaborate with developers, CRO and UX designers to specify and implement technical optimizations.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our global SEO processes.
- Minimum 5 years of confirmed experience in SEO
- Fluent English (C1 level or higher required): You will be thinking, analyzing, and communicating daily in English.
- Expert mastery of SEO tools (Semrush, Ahrefs, GSC, GA4, crawlers like Screaming Frog, log analysis tools).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, complex analysis).
- Solid knowledge of web languages (HTML/CSS/JS) and their impact on SEO.
- Proven experience in managing migrations and/or redesigns of high-traffic sites.
- Deep understanding of E-E-A-T concepts and their practical application, especially for YMYL topics.
- Strategic vision for AI's impact on search (SGE, Generative AI) and how to adapt SEO strategy accordingly.
- Experience with or strong understanding of Google Discover and/or Google Top Stories.
- Analytical & Problem-Solver: You love digging into data to find solutions.
- Proactive & Organized: You can manage multiple projects and priorities autonomously.
- Excellent Communicator: A strong team player in an international context.
- Curious and Passionate: You are genuinely passionate about SEO and constantly monitor algorithm changes.
- Bonus: Knowledge of the iGaming sector or previous experience in highly competitive markets.
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work model (up to 3 days/week remote after the onboarding period)
- Personal laptop (PC or Mac of your choice)
- Other benefits depends on the location
Better Collective is a digital sports media group operating a House of Brands of leading digital sports media, sports betting media and esports communities. Incorporated in Denmark in 2004, Better Collective remains under the direct management of its original founders, Jesper Søgaard and Christian Kirk Rasmussen. Since our inception, we have undergone substantial growth driven by successful acquisitions to realize our ambitious vision of becoming the leading digital sports media group. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Better Collective operates across more than 20 offices around the world. Better Collective covers a vast range of sports that spans from the most popular leagues – such as the Premier League and the NFL to niche competitions. Through our brands, fans can explore the exciting world of sports through various content formats such as exclusive videos, engaging podcasts, editorial sports news, and expert commentary on the latest and upcoming sports events. Across our House of Brands our wide range of content engages a sports audience of more than 450 million visits on a monthly basis. These brands include HLTV, FUTBIN, Betarades, Action Network, Playmaker HQ, VegasInsider, CanadaSportsBetting, The Nation Network as well as Bolavip that are a part of our Latam sports media network, Futbol Sites. Our group has developed and continues to refine our unique set of digital capabilities and track record of attracting and driving sports fans to our brands. Combined with engaging and immersive content offerings, we are able to build and grow a strong and loyal audience across all our brands. On top of all this, we have developed a diverse and unique toolbox of business models, spanning from performance based marketing models within the sports betting space, where Better Collective is commissioned by advertising sportsbooks by either receiving a share of the revenue generated by the losses from the acquired customer or by receiving a single Cost per Acquisition fee (a fixed sum for each customer who claims an offer on our site that is redeemed by a sportsbook), to strategic partnerships, premium subscriptions, advertising as well as sponsorship deals. In combination, we have built a resilient and viable business, geared to deliver sustained future growth.
