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The Specialist II Site Optimization and Search Architecture role owns Academy.com’s onsite search and taxonomy strategy — improving keyword logic, relevancy, personalization and navigation through A/B testing and analytics-driven insights. You’ll partner with merchandising, product and analytics teams to govern product data, build measurement dashboards, benchmark against competitors and translate user feedback into strategic enhancements.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, Marketing, Analytics, or related field. Equivalent years of related work experience instead of a degree.

WORK EXPERIENCES:

• 3+ years of experience in e-commerce
• 1+ years of experience in on-site searches (preferred)

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.
• Experience with online reporting tools: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Quantum Metrics
• 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
• Experience with eCommerce search & PIM tools (EG, Algolia, KiboCommerce, ContentStack, Riversand)
• Experience with Search, Personalization, and Customer Data Platforms.

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 in-office attendance required
  Full time

• Own site and search optimization efforts, including improvements to keyword search logic, relevancy strategies, and assisting with search A/B Testing.
• 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.
• Own and implement Academy.com’s onsite search personalization and attribute-based navigation.
• Collaborate with merchandising and product teams to create a best-in-class search experience, PIM updates, and taxonomy support.
• Establish and implement product data/attribution governance and best practices to optimize the onsite search accuracy
• Develop search measurement plans and dashboards; monitor search metrics and KPIs; create and deliver monthly reviews of successes, opportunities through partnership with Analytics.
• Review and interpret onsite search feedback; translate findings into strategic action.
• Benchmark the academy.com onsite search experience versus its competitors; translate findings into strategic action
• Be proactive in finding opportunities to improve the user experience on Academy.com