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AGM Merchandiser Membership
Merchandiser + CRM Program
Merchandiser &
CRM Program
Certified Retail Manager (CRM) Program
Includes Merchandiser Membership for 1 year
$1200
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Merchandiser Memberships
The AGM is an international, professional association of golf-related merchandisers and vendors. Members include golf professionals, buyers, merchandisers, students, club managers, owners, and suppliers to the golf industry. Headquartered in California, the AGM is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation founded in 1989 and governed by a 19-member volunteer Board of Directors.
Benefits of AGM Membership for Merchandisers
The benefits of membership are many. Merchandisers collaborate and learn how to increase sales in their shops. Golf organizations stay up on the latest trends in retail products, pricing trends, comparison sales and styles. Vendor Partners enjoy working with a large group of established, independent golf retailers – many representing some of the finest golf locations in the world:
AGM members enjoy relationships with more than 175 vendor partners – representing many of the best-known names in the industry. Some of our vendor partner members offer AGM Buying Incentives. Taking advantage of just a few will more than repay your membership investment.
Educational Resources for Members
AGM MERCHANDISE MANUAL
A comprehensive, 12-chapter guide to make your retail operation successful and profitable.
AGM GUIDE TO APPAREL
Comprehensive manual on fabrics and fabrications.
Additional Educational materials to inspire and guide you through your day-to-day operations:
- Marketing Promotions and Buying Incentives offered by participating AGM Vendor Partners. Taking advantage of these member-only specials will more than repay your membership investment.
- Golf Datatech Retail Reports – Monthly
- Annual Merchandising Calendar full of visual displays and promotional ideas.
- Annual AGM Member Survey featuring compensation, golf shop sales statistics and more.
- “The Little Book of Big Golf Promotions, Volumes IV, V, and VI” by Ken Morton, Jr.
- Visual Merchandising and Store Design Workbook.
- “Retail Selling Ain’t Brain Surgery – It’s Twice as Hard” workbook by James Dion, Dionco, Inc.
- GGPWomen Complimentary Subscription for 2024. ($60 value)
- Exclusive eBooks – AGM golf gift guide.
- AGM e-Tailer monthly e-newsletter subscription featuring industry insights from Golf Datatech
Conferences, Seminars and Webinars
AGM members can take advantage of educations opportunities offered through regional seminars, online webinars, or our annual AGM Orlando Retail Conference.
Educational opportunities available through membership:
- Invitations to attend AGM educational seminars/events at member rates such as the AGM Orlando Retail Conference held the day prior to the opening of the PGA Show.
- PGA/LPGA members who attend AGM sponsored educational events receive continuing education credits.
- Online webinars on a variety of retail-related topics.
Additional Benefits
Members have the opportunity to take advantage of the following additional benefits:
- Unlimited postings of job opportunities on the website.
- Complimentary room nights and travel discounts for Atlanta Market at AmericasMart or Las Vegas Market sponsored by ANDMORE – a value of over $400.