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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.Job Description: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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
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
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
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What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
