Merchandiser

Salem Country Club Incorporated; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 212,000 - 290,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Private-club environment

Job summary

Salem Country Club seeks a personable, organized merchandiser to lead day-to-day Golf Shop retail operations and deliver an exceptional experience for members and guests. You will manage planning, purchasing, inventory, and presentation under the Head Golf Professional, ensuring alignment with Club initiatives and seasonal calendars.

The ideal candidate brings golf retail knowledge, presentation vision, and a genuine hospitality mindset to support a premier private-club environment and foster

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in golf retail, merchandising, country club retail, specialty retail, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of golf apparel, accessories, equipment, and current golf and lifestyle trends.
• Experience with merchandise buying, inventory management, and retail operations preferred.
• Experience with point-of-sale and inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with members, guests, vendors, and staff.
• Friendly, professional, and service-oriented demeanor with a genuine commitment to hospitality.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• College degree preferred. AGM certification or other relevant golf retail education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, personalized service to Club members and their guests.
• Develop strong relationships with members and maintain an understanding of their preferences, sizes, favorite brands, and purchasing habits.
• Assist members with product selection, special orders, and personalized merchandise requests.
• Anticipate member needs and provide knowledgeable recommendations in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer Golf Shop calls and assist with tee-time reservations and member inquiries as needed.
• Assist the Head Golf Professional with planning and purchasing of apparel, accessories, golf equipment, and Club merchandise.
• Help develop seasonal merchandise assortments based on member preferences, trends, Club initiatives, and the golf calendar.
• Monitor sales trends and member purchasing patterns to guide future buying decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with merchandise vendors and sales representatives.
• Assist with vendor appointments, trunk shows, and special retail initiatives.
• Oversee the appearance, organization, and presentation of the Golf Shop.
• Create attractive displays highlighting new arrivals, seasonal collections, and Club-branded merchandise.
• Ensure merchandise is properly priced, tagged, stocked, and presented at a high standard.
• Maintain organized storage areas and artwork/logo files for Club merchandise.
• Oversee receiving, pricing, tagging, stocking, and processing of merchandise.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile activity with accounting.
• Coordinate monthly inventories and implement inventory controls.
• Monitor inventory levels and aged merchandise and advise on replenishment and sell-through.
• Manage Golf Shop special orders and documentation.
• Assist with ordering Golf Shop supplies and retail necessities.
• Assist with merchandise needs for member outings, tournaments, and events.
• Source, order, organize, and distribute tournament/event merchandise.
• Collaborate with Golf Professional Staff to support retail initiatives within Club calendar.
• Support other Golf Department initiatives and Club events as needed.

Skills

Golf retail

Merchandising

Customer service

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

AGM certification or golf retail education is a plus

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Overview

Merchandiser

Reports To: Head Golf Professional
Status: Seasonal (6-7 months)

Position Overview

Salem Country Club is seeking a personable, organized, and service-driven merchandiser to lead the day-to-day retail operations of the Golf Shop. The Merchandiser plays an important role in delivering an exceptional retail experience for Club members and their guests while supporting the Golf Department's overall service and financial objectives.

Working closely with the Head Golf Professional, this position is responsible for merchandise planning, purchasing, inventory management, visual merchandising, and daily Golf Shop operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of golf retail, an eye for presentation and product selection, and a genuine passion for providing personalized service in a premier private-club environment.

Experience Required

• 1+ years of experience in golf retail, merchandising, country club retail, specialty retail, or a related field preferred.
• Strong understanding of golf apparel, accessories, equipment, and current golf and lifestyle trends.
• Experience with merchandise buying, inventory management, and retail operations preferred.
• Experience with point-of-sale and inventory management systems.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting relationships with members, guests, vendors, and staff.
• Friendly, professional, and service-oriented demeanor with a genuine commitment to hospitality.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple responsibilities, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• College degree preferred. AGM certification or other relevant golf retail education is a plus.

Essential Responsibilities

Member & Guest Experience

• Provide exceptional, personalized service to Club members and their guests.
• Develop strong relationships with members and maintain an understanding of their preferences, sizes, favorite brands, and purchasing habits.
• Assist members with product selection, special orders, and personalized merchandise requests.
• Anticipate member needs and provide knowledgeable recommendations in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer Golf Shop calls and assist with tee-time reservations and member inquiries as needed.

Merchandise Buying & Planning

• Assist the Head Golf Professional with the planning and purchasing of men's and women's apparel, accessories, golf equipment, and Club merchandise.
• Help develop seasonal merchandise assortments based on member preferences, current trends, Club initiatives, and the golf calendar.
• Monitor sales trends and member purchasing patterns to help guide future buying decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with merchandise vendors and sales representatives.
• Assist with vendor appointments, trunk shows, and special retail initiatives.

Merchandising & Golf Shop Presentation

• Oversee the appearance, organization, and presentation of the Golf Shop.
• Create attractive and compelling displays that highlight new arrivals, seasonal collections, Club-branded merchandise, and featured products.
• Ensure merchandise is properly priced, tagged, stocked, and presented at a high standard.
• Maintain organized and efficient storage areas.
• Maintain artwork and logo files and ensure the quality and accuracy of Club-branded merchandise.

Inventory & Retail Operations

• Oversee the receiving, pricing, tagging, stocking, and processing of merchandise.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reconcile merchandise activity with accounting.
• Coordinate monthly physical inventories and maintain appropriate inventory controls.
• Monitor inventory levels and aged merchandise and make recommendations regarding replenishment and sell-through.
• Manage Golf Shop special orders and maintain accurate documentation.
• Assist with ordering Golf Shop supplies, gift bags, and other retail necessities.

Golf Operations & Events

• Assist with merchandise needs for member-sponsored outings, tournaments, and special events.
• Assist with sourcing, ordering, organizing, and distributing tournament and event merchandise.
• Work closely with the Golf Professional Staff to ensure retail initiatives support the Golf Department and Club calendar.
• Support other Golf Department initiatives and Club events as needed.

Benefits

Salem Country Club offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated retail professional to become an integral part of a respected private-club Golf Department while developing relationships with an engaged membership and growing within the golf retail industry.