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Full-Time

Director – Product Marketing

Posted on 7/26/2024

Algolia

Algolia

501-1,000 employees

Provides hosted search and discovery solutions

Data & Analytics
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$193.5k - $250kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Austin, TX, USA

Category
General Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 6-8+ years of experience in Product Marketing within Commerce/ Search/ DXP/ Martech Industry
  • 3+ years of experience in Retail or selling/marketing to Retailers / Ecommerce / IT / Digital teams
  • 2-3+ years of experience managing a small team
  • Passion for creating phenomenal content
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Versatility and intellectual curiosity
  • Ability to do systematic, deep research on a variety of topics
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Experience at the current stage and beyond
Responsibilities
  • Being the proud creator of product messaging and content
  • Lead new product & feature launch processes
  • Create customer-friendly comms on our roadmap of upcoming releases
  • Working with enablement to create playbooks across various sales roles
  • Growing as the public face of Retail & eCommerce thought leadership
  • Working with data and insights to generate balanced points of view
  • Managing complex projects
  • Learning and explaining technical concepts
  • Operating in a fast-moving, dynamic environment

Algolia offers search and discovery solutions through a hosted search API, enabling businesses to create fast and relevant search experiences. Its services are particularly useful for e-commerce platforms and media companies, providing developers and product teams with the tools to integrate advanced search capabilities easily. Algolia stands out by offering extensive support and a subscription model that scales with client needs, making it accessible for businesses of all sizes. The company's goal is to enhance user experience by ensuring efficient and accurate search functionality.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$334.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Search and Product Discovery underscores Algolia's industry leadership and credibility.
  • Clients like Blindster and Breville have reported significant improvements in search conversions and revenue, showcasing the tangible benefits of Algolia's solutions.
  • The introduction of innovative features like 'Looking Similar' for image-based recommendations highlights Algolia's commitment to continuous improvement and staying ahead of market trends.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for search and discovery solutions is intense, with major players like Google and Amazon posing significant threats.
  • Reliance on AI and machine learning models requires constant updates and improvements, which can be resource-intensive and challenging to maintain.

What makes Algolia unique

  • Algolia's end-to-end AI-powered search solution sets it apart by offering a comprehensive suite of tools that go beyond basic search functionalities.
  • The company's focus on AI-driven personalization and dynamic re-ranking enhances user experience and drives higher conversion rates, distinguishing it from traditional search solutions.
  • Algolia's seamless integration options with platforms like commercetools provide businesses with flexible and efficient ways to implement advanced search capabilities without extensive development resources.
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