Golf Merchandiser Positions:

Golf Shop Merchandise Manager

Tamarack Country Club  / Job Posted: 01/13/21

Tamarack CC, a private facility in Greenwich, CT, is seeking a Merchandise Manager. This individual will be responsible for the success and viability of the golf merchandise concession. Plans, purchases, coordinates and merchandises inventory of golf products offered for sale. Tracks, documents, manages and promotes golf product sales and implements inventory control. Maximize sales and profitability through the development and implementation of strategies, analysis and appropriate reaction to sales trends.

The Golf Shop is roughly 1,000 square feet and sits on the bottom floor of the clubhouse with a view overlooking most of the property. Sales in the Golf Shop average between $400,000 and $500,000 annually.

Facility Description:
Tamarack Country Club is an active country club with a full membership that play over 20,000 rounds annually. General golf activities include member tournaments, outings, summer camps, clinics and private lessons. Tamarack has a full-service restaurant, a complete pool complex, and an active tennis program.

Tamarack's 55,000 square foot grand clubhouse sits on the highest point of the property and it's the perfect venue for weddings, parties, and special events. Clubhouse services include a fitness center, indoor golf training room, personal training, and other services that are available upon request.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversees golf merchandising concession to achieve its established mission within the golf operation
• Presents a diverse and desirable array of apparel and accessories in line with customer demands
• Maintains appropriate mix and levels of regular stock and seasonal products, within budgetary guidelines, while maintaining cost of goods sold percentage
• Maintains an attractive and orderly appearance in and around the golf shop
• Maintains product documentation from purchase to sale; including purchase orders, receiving records, invoice validation/payment, inventory records and special order records to document merchandise history
• Conducts accurate and timely physical inventory counts
• Ensures customer database includes and tracks important dates, spending, sizes, preferences
• Establishes sales and inventory record keeping policies and procedures, provides training and ensures compliance by staff
• Maintains collaborative partnerships and negotiate effectively with vendors
• Analyzes sales and studies trends to determine additional needed sales promotions, markdowns and clearance sales
• Attends approved merchandise buying shows and conferences within the limits of the budget

Knowledge, Skills, and Traits:

• Act as a role model for all employees by demonstrating the behavior and work ethic expected of all employees
• Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated with desire to promote and market
• Service and customer focused attitude
• Experienced in written and oral business communications
• Experienced computer user including: Microsoft Word and Excel. Proficient in other applications, i.e. Email, Internet, tournament and database

Compensation:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• March 15th until December 15th (negotiable for the right candidate)
• Outings
• Season ending bonus >li>Performance incentives negotiable

Job Benefits:

• PGA Dues, if applicable
• Dental
• Health insurance
• Uniform/Clothing allowance
• Playing and practice privileges

Please submit cover letter, resume and references via e-mail. Deadline to apply is February 1, 2021

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Contact: Ryan Kalista, PGA Head Golf Professional
Address: 55 Locust Rd, Greenwich, CT 06831
Phone: 860 917 0125
Fax: 203 531 7364
Click to Email: rkalista@tamarackcountryclub.com

Merchandiser / Assistant Golf Professional

Forest Hills CC  / Job Posted: 01/12/21

Forest Hills CC, located in a suburb of St. Louis, MO, is seeking a full-time Merchandiser or Assistant Golf Professional who will be primarily responsible for Merchandising in this year-round golf shop. The club is an active 27-hole private facility with retail sales of $500K.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to train/manage part-time staff
• Inventory control, merchandise processing, profitable margin analysis
• Regular updating of golf shop layout & displays
• Attention to detail
• Meet with vendors, purchase within buying plan parameters, & consistently add ideas to the merchandising operation
• Member of the LPGA, PGA, or Association of Golf Merchandisers
• Proven success in managing the retail operations at a private country club.
• The candidate will work with Clubessential POS & inventory system and the Foretees tee time system

The duties of the Merchandiser will be those typical at a high-level country club.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $34,000-$36,000 plus merchandise bonus based on golf shop performance.
• Health insurance per club policy
• LPGA/PGA dues
• Clothing allowance

Application Information:

• Resumes and related material can be submitted via email or by direct mail to the club address.

Contact: Jimmy Bals, PGA Director of Golf
Address: 36 Forest Club Drive, Chesterfield, MO. 63005
Phone: (636) 227-1528
Click to Email: jimmyb@foresthillscc.net

Merchandise Manager

Cherry Hills CC  / Job Posted: 01/06/21

Cherry Hills Country Club, located just South of downtown Denver, is a private club, rich in golf history, host of 3 U.S. Opens, 2 PGA Championships, Women's Western Open, USGA Senior Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Women's Open, BMW Championship, and 2 U.S. Amateurs and a third coming in 2023.

We are seeking a Merchandise Manager who will be responsible for the overall retail operation of Cherry Hills CC. This individual will create merchandising displays to maximize sales and control product turnover, provide superior member service and maintain strong relationships with vendor reps.

Major Responsibilities:

• Answers questions concerning club services and merchandise.
• Maintains billing charges of members and guests; submits billing charges to accounting department in a timely manner.
• Promotes Golf, Tennis, Aquatics, and Fitness sales and creates superior member relations.
• Plans, promotes, merchandises and markets special events and sales.
• Presents merchandise in attractive displays and rotates keeping a fresh look in all retail outlets of the club.
• Maintains stock levels and ensures stock presentations are appropriate for all seasons.
• Creates weekly displays showcasing new and unique products.
• Compiles and monitors daily sales forecasting reports.
• Monitors the receiving and checking-in of all merchandise.
• Processes all paperwork and coding on invoices.
• Assists department directors with yearly budgets and merchandise goals and strategies.
• Coordinates inventories and provides monthly inventory reports.
• Works closely with accounting team and ensures all statements with vendors are current.
• Maintains all inventory SKU controls for all items in inventory and pricing.
• Monitors procedures for special orders and returns.
• Assists members with merchandise selections, and visible to the membership the majority of the working day to create and maintain relationships.
• Maintains an approved vendor list.
• Supervises and maintains the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Works with department directors to select and purchase products for tournaments or other club events.
• Coordinates shop changeovers for special events and seasons.

Qualifications:

• Private Country Club Merchandiser experience
• Knowledge of golf, aquatics and fitness merchandise
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and POS system. Familiar with Northstar and ForeTees is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

• Medical and Dental Insurance,
• 401K with a fully vested 3% matching,
• Two week paid vacation after 1 year,
• Five sick days per year,
• Golf shop sales commissions,
• One meal per work day, uniform allowance, and year-end member bonus pool.

  Cover letters and resumes accepted via e-mail only.

  Contact: Derek Rush, PGA Head Golf Professional
  Address: Cherry Hills Village, CO
  Click to Email: drush@chcc.com
  

  Country Club Merchandiser

  Winchester CC  / Job Posted: 01/06/21

  Winchester Country Club, an 18-hole private club located in Northern California's Sierra Foothills just outside of Sacramento, is seeking a Country Club Merchandiser. Successful candidates will possess excellent member & guest service skills, be detail-oriented and highly self-motivated. The Country Club Merchandiser will work closely with the Head Golf Professional on all aspects of Winchester Country Club's merchandise operation. This individual will ensure merchandising priorities, strategies and tactics are aligned with the standards of the facility and follow the established merchandise plan.

  Essential Duties:

  • Provides superior, first class customer service to members & guests.
  • Establishes merchandising plans, implements action steps and adjusts plan based on progress towards goals.
  • Maintains effective stock levels and ensures stock presentations are appropriate for all seasons.
  • Sells and maintains golf shop merchandise.
  • Assist with daily golf shop operations.
  • Places special orders upon request.
  • Ensures follow-up on past due orders and that canceled orders are communicated timely.
  • Works with Head Golf Professional on "open to buy" and buying strategies.
  • Receives merchandise, prices merchandise, enters into POS system, and monitors inventory levels.
  • Presents merchandise in attractive displays and rotate keeping a fresh look to golf shop.
  • Creates weekly displays showcasing new and unique products.
  • Works closely with the accounting office on accounts receivable and accounts payable issues. Ensures available discounts are utilized.
  • Performs monthly inventory counts to ensure proper inventory control.
  • Ensures stockrooms are kept organized so that items are easy to locate.
  • Ensures replacement and return policies are adhered to.
  • Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
  • Works closely with other department heads to coordinate and order staff uniforms.
  • Regular and reliable attendance.

  Education/Experience:
  Certificate from college, technical school or accredited facility; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

  Physical Demands:

  • Regularly stands, walks, reaches with hands and arms, talks or hears.
  • Occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.
  • Frequently uses hands.
  • Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds.
  • Regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.

  Other:

  • Environment/Noise: Noise level is moderate
  • Certificates/Licenses: None Required

  Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

  • Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
  • Previous experience with Point of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Highly-motivated to achieve goals, excellent organizational skills and strong computer skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral communication skills.
  • Schedule flexibility with increased hours seasonally to accommodate seasonal changes in the hours of operation.

  Other Benefits:

  • Health Benefits after 90-days
  • Paid vacation accrual after 90-days
  • 401k opportunities
  • AGM Membership
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Golf Privileges

  E-mail cover letter and resume - no telephone calls, please!

  Contact: Kirby Lee, PGA Head Golf Professional
  Address: Meadow Vista, CA
  Click to Email: klee@winchestercountryclub.com
  

  Retail Associate / Shop Manager

  Fenway Golf Club  / Job Posted: 12/16/20

  Fenway Golf Club's stature as one of the pre-eminent golf clubs in Westchester results from the time-tested greatness of its golf course and the rich history. With 230 members and 18-holes of golf, Fenway is looking for an individual who can provide that personal shopping experience to every customer.

  POSITION OVERVIEW:
  Fenway Golf Club is seeking a highly-motivated professional that works well in a team environment and strives to gain experience in all aspects of the operation. This retail assistant will work in tandem with the staff to enhance the member and guest experience at the club. This person will need to be reliable and possess a strong work ethic.

  JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Dates are flexible, but looking for April 1st - October 15th
  • 8-24 hours a week. Flexible on hours per week.
  • Work directly with Head Professional and staff on daily golf operations
  • Merchandise and display product throughout the day
  • Manage special orders for all guests and members
  • Maintain a clean working environment
  • Provide excellent customer service skills to all customers

  COMPENSATION

  • Salary commensurate with experience
  • PGA Dues if applicable
  • Education Expenses
  • Uniforms and clothing allowance
  • Housing available
  • Multiple meals daily
  • Holiday Bonus
  • Playing and Practicing privileges

  Resumes and cover letter via e-mail, please.

  Contact: Tyler Jaramillo, PGA Head Golf Professional
  Address: Scarsdale, NY
  Click to Email: tylerjara@gmail.com
  

  Golf Shop Manager

  Hazeltine National Golf Club  / Job Posted: 12/04/20

  The mission of the founders of Hazeltine was to build and maintain a golf course suitable for the conduct of national championships. An important part of that mission is to develop a membership that supports this concept - a membership that feels a responsibility to the game of golf and its rules and traditions. Similarly, it requires the highest standards of conduct by all members and guests as they play the game. Hazeltine takes great pride it in its golf course condition and enjoys a long standing history of being included in Golf Digest's list of Top 100 Clubs in America.

  Hazeltine has hosted numerous national championships including the 1966 and 1977 U.S. Women's Opens, 1970 and 1991 U.S. Opens, 1983 U.S. Senior Open, 2002 and 2009 PGA Championships, 2016 Ryder Cup and 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The Club has also hosted many important amateur events, including the 2006 U.S. Amateur, 1994 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, 1999 NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship and 2001 U.S. Men's State Team Championship. Hazeltine will be on the world stage again in 2024 to host the U.S. Amateur for a 2nd time. In 2029, Hazeltine will become the first venue in the United States to host the Ryder Cup for a 2nd time.

  The Golf Shop at Hazeltine National is 1,200 square feet and conducts $800K - $1M in sales each year. The membership at Hazeltine consists of 325 golfing members and their families and 300 social members. On average, there are 19,000 rounds of golf played at Hazeltine between early May and late October. The Golf Shop operates 12 months per year.

  Primary Job Description:
  
  The Golf Shop Manager will work closely with the Head Golf Professional in making all purchasing decisions, creating effective buying plans, completing inventory processes, accurately receiving and pricing all incoming inventory, maintaining a neat and organized stock room and regularly updating sales floor displays to catch the customers attention. The position requires strong interpersonal and leadership skills as the person will be interacting consistently with members, guests and other staff members. Daily golf operations, team leadership and the ability to represent Hazeltine in all interactions with the Minnesota Golf Association, Professional Golfers Association of America, United States Golf Association, and within the local community are also required skills.

  Candidate Qualifications:
  
  The ideal candidate will be a member of the PGA, LPGA or Association of Golf Merchandisers. The candidate will be a team player who has successfully managed quality retail operations and has proven staff development skills. The candidate will be a professional that holds an excellent reputation with their current membership and PGA peers. This individual will be a visible and accessible professional with a hands on approach in ensuring a world class experience at Hazeltine. A candidate with a college degree are preferred. A candidate who possesses the ability to work with the following software programs would be a desired candidate:

  • Northstar Inventory Management
  • Foretees online tee time system

  The duties of the Golf Shop Manager will be those typical for a Golf Shop Manager at a Club of Hazeltine's caliber. Those duties include but are not limited to: supervise Club owned golf shop and existing inventory levels; supervise play on the golf course in a manner consistent with the directions and expectations of the golf committee; provide an enjoyable and memorable guest experience; enforce the Club's rules and regulations governing the use and operation of the golf course, golf shop, and equipment and other related thereof; supervise cart, guest fee, sponsored guest fee, club and bag storage programs and personnel, learn members names and Club's rules and regulations, passionately promote the game of golf to all patrons of Hazeltine.

  The Golf Shop manager position will be on property 12 months per year with the exception of granted vacation time. Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, 401K, PGA dues, paid vacation, meals while on duty and uniform allowance.

  Position Application Information:
  
  The resume deadline will be Thursday, December 31st. All resumes and related material can be submitted via email or by direct mail to the Club address.

  Contact: Chandler Withington, PGA Head Golf Professional
  Address: 1900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chaska, MN 55318
  Phone: (952) 556-5403
  Click to Email: cwithington@hngc.com
  

  Golf Shop Manager

  Kinloch Golf Club  / Job Posted: 12/02/20

  Kinloch Golf Club located in Manakin-Sabot, VA, is seeking an experienced, full-time Golf Shop Manager who will direct, supervise and manage all Merchandise Soft Goods Operations for this private, 18-hole facility.

  Function and Accountability

  • Responsible to the Head Golf Professional
  • Executes essential functions pertaining to all golf shop operations, POS and Starting Times
  • Exempt employment position
  • Ability to work weekends and holidays

  Duties of Golf Shop Manager

  • Executes essential functions pertaining to all golf shop operations, POS and Starting Times
  • Assist members and guests by providing and interpreting Club policies, rules and regulations
  • Coordinate administrative responsibilities with Head Golf Professional
  • Assist Tournament Operation

  Buyer/Merchandiser Functions

  • Direct and supervise recording of all merchandise related fees & charges
  • Managing receipt of all inventory and retail pricing
  • Perform all end of month inventories
  • Stay up to date on all fashion industry trends
  • Maintain a Golf Shop appearance to a standard reflective of the Club
  • Work towards budgetary: Sales, COGS, Inventory Turnover
  • Responsible for all special orders
  • Work with Head Professional in developing a buy plan for the upcoming season
  • Work with Head Professional on vendor and item selections
  • Work with Professional Staff on all Merchandise Hard Goods Operations
  • Manage all Club uniform inventory and ordering
  • Manage all Golf Shop email and ecommerce

  Requirements:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic member and guest interactions
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to a high level of service
  • Professional appearance and presentation
  • Team oriented person
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather

  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of his/her manager and the organization.

  Compensation:

  • Salary will be commensurate with experience

  Resume and cover letter to be sent via e-mail. No telephone calls, please! Deadline to submit is December 31, 2020.

  Contact: Mike Gooden, PGA Head Golf Professional
  Address: Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
  Click to Email: mgooden@kinlochgolfclub.com
  

  Retail Associate

  Yellowstone Club  / Job Posted: 11/18/20

  Yellowstone Club is paradise in Montana. A private residential community in Big Sky, Montana, Yellowstone Club offers its Members the world's only private ski and golf community. With fabulous skiing and snowboarding and the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our Members love being a part of this exceptional community. Our employees make the Yellowstone Club experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Yellowstone Club is looking for you.

  We are currently hiring for Retail Associates for our Golf Operations department. The Retail Associates position is dedicated to providing fast, friendly service to our members and guests. Associates must thorough knowledge of policies and procedures related to cash register and floor operations and are capable of processing transactions to achieve sales goals and develop lasting member and guest relationships.

  Retail Associates are responsible for:

  • Utilize the elevated levels of sales and service to maximize sales performance
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the merchandise
  • Provide the highest level of customer service
  • Keep selling floor and merchandise neat, organized and stocked
  • Assist in the maintenance of all inventory in the stockroom and on the selling floor
  • Properly execute all relevant register functions
  • Assist will requests for tee times and reservations

  Qualified candidates must have:

  • High school diploma, GED or vocational training or job-related course work
  • Good interpersonal communication skills
  • One to two years' experience in customer service
  • Strong verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
  • Previous cash handling experience
  • Basic mathematical skills - add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Ability to interact and maintain positive relationships with members, guests, co-workers, and management
  • Able to work weekends and holidays as needed (these are our busiest times)

  The positions offered are seasonal, full-time. All positions are located in Big Sky, MT. Yellowstone Club offers great benefits including free public transportation from Bozeman to the Club upon hire and a complimentary meal each shift. Plus, you get to work at one of the most incredible places on earth.

  Resumes and cover letters accepted via e-mail. No telephone calls, please!

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  Contact: Bill Ciccotti, PGA Director of Golf and Clubhouse Operations
  Address: Big Sky, MT
  Click to Email: bill.ciccotti@yellowstoneclub.com
  

Sales Representatives Wanted:

Sales Representatives

JDX  / Job Posted: 01/13/21

With over 300 stores in Korea, JDX is one of the fastest growing multi sports fashion brands. We are pleased to announce this amazing lifestyle brand is now being launched in the United States marketplace.

JDX has quickly grown into one of the strongest brands on TOUR with ambassadors such as Masters runner up, Sungjae IM, LPGA Tour stars Charley Hull, Ariya Jutanugarn, Moriya Jutanugarn and Angel Yin.

JDX using superior fabrics and design to give the golfer the perfect blend of fashion and performance on or off of the golf course.

We are looking for independent sales professionals that cannot only sell and service our existing accounts, but actively and effectively attain sales and distribution goals. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Create long lasting account relationships
• Efficiently and effectively manage a large geographic territory
• Hold product training sessions for account associates
• Be able to work with our inside supporting sales staff
• Maintain and service our territory account base

Qualifications: Seeking seasoned golf sales reps with existing account base

Compensation:

• 12% commission plus bonus opportunity

Website: http://www.jdxamerica.com

Contact: Dwight Hansen, National Sales Manager
Address: 10700 Norwalk Blvd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Phone: 770-842-0896
Click to Email: dwight.h@jdxamerica.com

Inside Sales / Customer Service Representative

Divots  / Job Posted: 12/16/20

Divots Sportswear Company, one of the oldest privately-held golf apparel companies in the United States, has been recognized for decades for providing quality men's and ladies golf apparel and consummate customer service to green-grass golf shops, golf outings, corporate functions and special events.

Our Byron Nelson Golf division is looking for a full-time, highly- motivated individual to join our team starting as a inside sales/customer service representative.

Job Description:

• Aid in customer service functions
• Part time inside sales
• Order entry and monitor the flow of orders
• Assist outside sales reps

Qualifications:

• 2 years of customer service experience
• 2 years inside sales preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers

Helpful to have knowledge in the apparel industry as well as embroidery.

Excellent salary and benefits offered.

To apply, please send cover letter and resume.

Contact: Bob Friedman
Phone: 404-372-6460
Click to Email: bfriedman@divots.com

Collection Connectors

Chervo USA  / Job Posted: 11/12/20

The success of Chervo doesn't end on the golf courses and in the most exclusive club houses. The collection is just the thing for everyday living. The brand's dress code is perfect for feeling just right any time of day where the comfortable, sporting style makes its mark with a dash of elegance. Chervò is just the ticket for those traveling, either for business or pleasure, always feeling at ease with oneself.

Have established relationships in the wholesale business? Want to find a way to make commissions by making introductions?

CHERVO is looking for Connectors in ten zones across the USA to start building teams and making connections:

• ZONE 2: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
• ZONE 3: DC, Maryland, Virginia
• ZONE 4: Northeast (NY - ME)
• ZONE 5: Illinois, Ohio, Michigan
• ZONE 6: Oklahoma & Texas
• ZONE 7: Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana
• ZONE 8: Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico
• ZONE 9: Southern California (Fresno south)
• ZONE 10: PNW & Northern California (Fresno north)
• ZONE 11: Hawaii

How does it sound to be able to represent and carry a brand, but not have to travel with a set of samples to do it?

Our connectors do just that, connect us to golf clubs, boutiques, corporations and other businesses or individuals that are perfect partners for our brand, while providing us with insightful feedback so we can continue to innovate and grow. All without doing a single product presentation.

Through the Chervò Connection program, connectors receive development tools and experiences, receive product to test and for personal use, all while continuing to cultivate the relationships that they have formed in the industry throughout the years.

These partnerships open new opportunities for independent connectors to grow their product portfolios and early participants in the program have the potential to build connection teams, in order to earn additional commissions from other connectors.

Everything we do starts with authentic relationships. When you're part of the Chervò Connection, you're not just a partner and connector, but you're an extension of our brand and an inspiration to our business partners and loyal customers.

READY TO DO THIS?

If you're passionate about building and nurturing relationships that allow you to grow your product portfolio effectively, with minimal time and commitment, we'd love to hear more about you.

Contact: Marianne at Chervo
Click to Email: marianne@chervo-usa.com