job posting : seeking Manager of Internet (Business) Taxonomy

[Keith Gurtzweiler]

Library Associates is seeking candidates and referrals for a Senior
Manager of Taxonomy for our client, a major Internet Search company.
Internet-based search is an area of online advertising that has shown
phenomenal annual growth.  Become part of a team where intelligence,
creativity, and ability are well rewarded.  We seek a visionary,
innovated, experienced leader who creates new strategies and holds
editorial responsibility for the taxonomical categories.  

 

 

responsibilities

 

 

:   Manage business-specific directory and thesaurus 

:   Develop and execute a strategic plan to maintain and expand the
taxonomy

:   Research and evaluate business-to-business markets to identify new
categories 

:   Expand and refine business keyword library 

:   Partner with Sales and Marketing to expand the taxonomy in a manner
that is consistent with overall corporate goals

:   Partner with Product Management to ensure a high quality user
experience 

:   Manage 2 staff members

 

 

qualifications

 

 

:   At least 4 years experience creating, implementing and maintaining
public-facing Internet taxonomies, thesauri and controlled vocabularies
aimed at professionals, services, businesses

:   2 years of experience working in a consumer-oriented Internet search
company are strongly preferred

:   Significant experience developing and maintaining keyword libraries
and hierarchical classification systems

:   Prior experience in a strategic taxonomy planning role

:   Understanding of the Internet industry and how users perform
searches 

:   Knowledge of Search Engines and the Pay-Per-Click Advertising
industry

:   Ability to use taxonomy software and toolsets

:   Additional skills include project management, product development,
and ability to act as a resource and liaison for multiple internal
contacts

:   Excellent online research and analytical skills

:   Masters Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent
experience

 

 

to apply

 

 

Please apply online at www.libraryassociates.com
<http://www.libraryassociates.com/> , using our online registration
form.  Otherwise, you may feel free to email your resume and cover
letter or referral information to Keith Gurtzweiler, Recruiter,
keith at libraryassociates.com.  

 

Competitive salary with excellent benefits!

 

Equal Opportunity Employer