Senior Manager of Taxonomy, Library Associates [Recruiter], Beverly Hills, CA

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, 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@libraryassociates.com.

Competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Equal Opportunity Employer