Search Consultant

Atlanta, GA, 2500 Windy Ridge Parkway Southeast, 30339
6-month contract, potential to extend or convert based on performance
Reason for need: building out the team
Project Details: We are seeking a hands‑on, strategic Search Consultant to lead and evolve our internal eCommerce search capabilities. This is an initial 6‑month contract with a strong path to full‑time employment. The role will focus on optimizing our current search platform while helping guide the evaluation and potential migration to a new solution.
Must Have Skills:
Deep experience with internal search platforms
Strong understanding of search algorithms, relevance tuning, ranking strategies, and query optimization
Experience supporting or leading platform migrations (e.g., to Bloomreach, Constructor.io, or Elasticsearch)
Background in e-commerce internal search
Ability to balance hands‑on technical work with strategic planning and leadership
Experience building or scaling search functions, including defining processes and best practices
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally
Prior people management experience or readiness to step into a leadership role
Day to Day:
Own and optimize internal eCommerce search experience across the platform
Manage and enhance current implementation in Algolia, including configuration, ranking algorithms, and performance tuning
Provide strategic input and technical support in evaluating and potentially migrating to platforms such as Bloomreach, Constructor.io, or Elasticsearch
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure search aligns with business goals, merchandising strategies, and customer experience
Establish best practices, processes, and governance for search as a core function
Lead the development of a scalable search practice, with future responsibility for hiring and managing a team (expected 3–4 direct reports)
Work closely with SEO stakeholders to ensure alignment between internal search and broader discoverability strategies
Act as a subject matter expert on search technologies, trends, and innovation

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