Golf Shop Merchandising Manager

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Stanford University Golf Course seeks a Merchandise Manager to lead golf shop merchandising operations, drive purchasing decisions, and optimize inventory for a premier retail experience. The role partners with golf operations to align with member preferences and course standards.

The position requires experience in golf merchandise, retail operations, and vendor relationships, with a focus on driving revenue and delivering exceptional service to Stanford members and visitors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• PGA of America membership preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience managing golf merchandise operations, retail operations, or a similar hospitality environment.
• Experience with purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, and retail operations.
• Strong understanding of golf equipment, apparel, merchandise trends, and customer preferences.
• Experience managing merchandise operations at a private club, resort, university, or premier golf facility.
• Experience with Oracle Financials, purchasing systems, inventory management software, and reporting tools.
• Experience with Club Caddie, POS systems, and golf management technology platforms.
• Experience developing retail promotions, merchandising campaigns, and customer engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily golf shop merchandising operations and maintain a premier retail experience.
• Develop and implement merchandising strategies aligned with member preferences and Stanford Golf Course standards.
• Manage product selection, inventory levels, purchasing decisions, and seasonal merchandise planning.
• Establish and maintain retail standards for product presentation, organization, and customer service.
• Support training, scheduling, and development of golf shop employees.

Skills

Golf merchandising

Retail operations

Vendor relationships

Inventory management

Team training

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Financials

Club Caddie

POS systems

Inventory management software

Reporting tools

Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Workspace

Job description

Stanford University Golf Course seeks a Merchandise Manager to lead golf shop merchandising operations, drive purchasing decisions, and optimize inventory for a premier retail experience. The role partners with golf operations to align with member preferences and course standards.

The position requires experience in golf merchandise, retail operations, and vendor relationships, with a focus on driving revenue and delivering exceptional service to Stanford members and visitors.