Associate Golf Ball Fitting & Sales Specialist - Chicago, IL

Acushnet Company; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being programs

Paid time off

Onsite fitness center

401k with match

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Job summary

Acushnet Company invites you to join a team focused on golf ball performance. The Associate Golf Ball Fitting & Sales Specialist delivers tour-caliber fittings using Titleist methodology, launch monitor tech, and data-driven recommendations to drive sales.

You will plan and run fitting events, coordinate with sales reps and account partners, educate PGA Professionals, and mentor Ambassadors and Interns while traveling up to 150 overnights per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• PGA Class A certification highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of club fitting experience in a high-touch customer service environment or relevant industry experience.
• Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 30 lbs. multiple times per day.
• Ability to stand outdoors for extended periods (8+ hours daily).
• Willingness to travel up to 150 overnights per year.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex fitting and product information for golfers of all skill levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, internet-based tools, launch monitors, and golf fitting technology.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tour-caliber fittings using Titleist fitting methodology and launch monitor technology.
• Provide personalized product recommendations to maximize golfer performance and drive sales.
• Plan and execute fitting events; coordinate logistics with sales reps and account partners.
• Educate PGA Professionals on Titleist products and fitting best practices.
• Mentor Titleist Golf Ball Fitting Ambassadors and Specialists Interns.

Skills

Golf knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Presentation skills

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Launch monitors

Golf fitting tech

Databases

Internet-based tools

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

The Associate Golf Ball Fitting & Sales Specialist delivers a tour-caliber fitting experience that helps golfers maximize performance through the right Titleist golf ball. Serving a designated regional market, this role conducts in-person and virtual fittings using Titleist fitting methodology, launch monitor technology, and detailed performance analysis to provide personalized product recommendations and drive sales. The Specialist is responsible for planning and executing fitting events, coordinating logistics with sales representatives and account partners, educating PGA Professionals on Titleist products and fitting best practices, and fostering strong consumer relationships throughout the fitting journey. In addition, this role supports the development of Titleist Golf Ball Fitting Ambassadors and Specialist Interns through training and mentorship, helping elevate the overall fitting experience while strengthening Titleist’s leadership in golf ball performance and consumer engagement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree required
• PGA Class A certification highly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of club fitting experience in a high-touch customer service environment, or relevant industry experience demonstrating strong golf equipment knowledge
• Ability to lift and transport equipment up to 30 lbs. multiple times per day
• Ability to stand outdoors for extended periods (8+ hours per day) year-round
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 150 overnights per year
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex fitting and product information for golfers of all skill levels
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, databases, internet-based tools, launch monitors, and golf fitting technology
• Strong understanding of golf equipment, ball fitting, and golf swing analysis
• Strong time management, organization, and event planning skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and travel extensively
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required for business travel and event support

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Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well‑being programs.Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more.

Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.

Additionally, you’ll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $57,293.00-$71,617.00

• Tell us about a time when you helped a golfer or customer make an informed equipment decision. How did you assess their needs, communicate your recommendation, and ensure they had a positive experience?
• This role requires coordinating fitting events, working closely with PGA Professionals and account partners, and managing multiple priorities while traveling extensively. Describe a situation where you successfully organized an event or managed competing responsibilities. What was your approach, and what was your outcome?

EEO and Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
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