Manager Site Optimization and Search Architect

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Job Description:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required

Work Experiences:

• 6+ years of digital design experience required

Skills:

• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment while adhering to strict deadlines
• Professional demeanor, effective listener, clear presenter, and succinct writer
• Ability to analyze, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts to make effective business decisions
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a frequently changing environment while remaining detailed and organized
• Exemplifies passion for the business and leads by example with a solution-oriented style
• Working knowledge of eCommerce search tools (EG: Algolia, Elastic Search, Bloomreach, KiboCommerce, ContentStack)
• Working knowledge of eCommerce reporting tools: Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, and Quantum Metrics
• Experience with Search, Personalization, and Customer Data Platforms
• Experience working with of JSON, Python, SQL code base

Responsibilities:

• Experience driving and collaborating with the key components of the full search and browse stack from the user experience focused on the customer conversion funnel.
• Lead efforts to introduce new onsite search features and functionality to Academy.com; collaborate with product manager and merchandising teams to create a best-in-class search experience
• Oversee optimization efforts, including improvements to keyword search logic, relevancy strategies, redirects/enhancements, and search A/B Testing in partnership with Digital Merchants.
• Develop search measurement plans and dashboards; monitor search metrics and KPIs; interpret onsite search feedback; translate findings into strategic action for key seasonal and year-long categories and products.
• Establish and consistently refine the process to create/manage relevant search terms & site taxonomy support for new and existing products; ensure consistency in approach and delivery.
• Support and implement product data/attribution standards and best practices to optimize the onsite search accuracy.
• Benchmark the academy.com onsite search experience versus competitors; translate findings into strategic action.
• Provide leadership, training, and coaching to ensure the team is committed to achieving team goals.

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

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