Responsibilities

• Build and drive the development of the green grass channel through relationships with Staff program members.
• Manage a high level of communication with all top Staff members and implement key business strategies to maximize the working relationship between the company and these key PGA professionals.
• Oversee the on-site activities at the company’s Title Sponsored events with the PGA of America at the Section and National level (within assigned region).
• Identify, recruit and retain top golf professionals within the target Pyramid of Influence (including up-and-coming talent); form relationships with both players and their teams (agents, coaches, etc)
• Work closely with Sales team members to better execute measurable brand loyalty and recognition.
• Serve as point of contact for all Sport’s Marketing events, specifically focused on PNC National & Sectional Events, TP Classics and PGA Tour Events.
• Work closely with key Club professionals to understand point of view and product needs; subsequently work with appropriate internal teams (e.g. Product, R&D) to resolve and fulfill those needs. This includes interfacing with TaylorMade licensees as appropriate.
• Stay involved in design and prototype process by serving as liaison between design teams and field.
• Communicate product timelines and status updates to Club professionals.
• Observe and gather competitive activity and product trends to provide insights to the GSM, Product Creation and R&D teams.

• Manage contract negotiations between the company and Staff program members.
• Manages product fitting / seeding at key facilities within assigned region to assist the introduction of the company’s new product to the higher-profile Staff Programs members, as well as linking with the Sales Management team to gain maximum exposure for Taylormade
• Perform other related duties and projects as deemed necessary or required

Requirements

• Expert golf knowledge and playing skills are a must.
• High level of product knowledge and understanding of club design, swing mechanics, and fitting expertise
• Club building acumen
• Launch monitor certification (Foresight, Trackman)
• Strong interpersonal/public relations skills, as well as a neat and professional appearance are required
• Strong event planning capabilities (site procurement, planning, onsite execution, budget management, etc)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), DOMO, AI Application
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Minimum of 7 years general golf industry experience, with 5 years that specifically include direct interaction with golf professionals at the highest level
• Strong fitting and product optimization background is required

• PGA Membership encouraged

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits
• Performance bonuses
• Product discounts
• Holidays
• Paid time off