Director, AEO Discoverability & Copy

New York City, NY (On-site)

$160K/yr – $165K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and shape the global copy and discovery program, setting standards, governance, and scalable content foundations across product copy, AI-enabled workflows, and market collaboration to drive consistent, consumer-ready information at scale.

  • Own global copy strategy
  • Define discoverability standards
  • Lead AI-enabled content workflows

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the global copy strategy and standards, establishing the frameworks, content structures, voice principles, and operating models used to create consistent, consumer-relevant product information at scale.
  • Define global discoverability standards and playbooks spanning product copy, editorial content, FAQs, structured content, content architecture, and other first-party signals that improve machine and consumer understanding.
  • Build scalable product content and data foundations that improve discoverability, consistency, and content reuse.
  • Establish the global strategy for AI-enabled content and copy workflows, identifying opportunities to improve content quality, personalization, localization, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Lead the development of AEO-focused first-party content strategies, including FAQs, guides, long-form editorial content, and other LLM-friendly content formats.
  • Set global governance and quality standards for AI-assisted content, including brand voice, factual accuracy, consistency, human review, compliance, and escalation requirements.
  • Establish how product attributes, structured content, and copy should work together to improve product understanding and discoverability, partnering closely with Data, Digital Product, and other technology teams.
  • Lead experimentation and innovation across emerging AI-discovery capabilities, evaluating new tools, workflows, platforms, and content approaches before determining opportunities for scaled adoption.
  • Partner with Local BUs to incorporate consumer language, cultural nuance, and market-specific discovery behaviors into global frameworks without shifting ownership of local market strategy from the BUs.
  • Partner with measurement team to build out 1P global KPIs and learning agenda used to evaluate progress and inform future investment.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in content strategy, eCommerce content, digital discoverability, or related fields, with significant leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise across SEO/AEO/GEO, structured content, content architecture, and AI-powered discovery.
  • Deep understanding of eCommerce product content, PDP ecosystems, and consumer decision journeys.
  • Experience building new capabilities or operating models within rapidly evolving digital disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of generative AI content workflows and associated quality and governance considerations.
  • Strong strategic communication skills and ability to influence senior leaders.

Benefits

  • Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance.
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Coach was founded in 1941 as a family-run workshop. In a Manhattan loft, six artisans handcrafted a collection of leather goods using skills handed down from generation to generation. Discerning consumers soon began to seek out the quality and unique nature of Coach craftsmanship.Now greatly expanded, Coach is a modern American luxury brand with a rich heritage of craftsmanship and New York style. We continue to maintain the highest standards for materials and workmanship. Coach's exceptional workforce remains committed to carefully upholding the principles of quality and integrity that define the company. We attribute the prominence of the Coach brand to the unique combination of our original American attitude and design, our heritage of fine leather goods and custom fabrics, our superior product quality and durability, and our commitment to customer service.

Founded in 1941
New York, New York, USA
13K employees (935 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$160K/yr – $165K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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$102K/yr

Most pay falls between $85K and $141K. Based on 158 salaries.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
596 (5% of company)
Median Tenure
6.4 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
10.3M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$89.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.5%
Direct
51.1%
Referral
4.6%
Social
2.4%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12.7K
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Director, AEO Discoverability & Copy

Coach · New York City, NY · On-site