Softgoods Product Specialist | Scotty Cameron

Sacbar; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Onsite fitness center

401k with company match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Acushnet Company is seeking a Softgoods Product Specialist to drive innovation from concept through production, partnering with the Senior Manager of Product Development. You will own sample development, product tracking, launch readiness, and cross-functional communication with domestic and international suppliers.

Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, vendor onboarding, maintaining launch documentation, and supporting product launches with sample management and coordination with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of product development experience with exposure to product design, including logo specifications and logo placement on apparel and specialty products.
• Knowledge of costing, negotiation, forecasting, manufacturing, materials, and construction techniques.
• Understanding of domestic and international product development and production lead times, as well as the product development lifecycle from design concept through production.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously across various product categories.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Visual Merchandising experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. and sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Manage product development from concept through production, with ownership of sample development, product tracking, launch readiness, and cross‑functional communication.
• Coordinate with domestic and international suppliers to meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives.
• Manage purchase orders and vendor onboarding processes; maintain accurate product and launch documentation.
• Support product launches through sample management, product asset coordination, and collaboration with marketing and sales teams.

Skills

Product development

Logo specifications

Organizational skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Visual Merchandising

Physical ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

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

As a Softgoods Product Specialist, you will play a key role in bringing innovative products to life, partnering closely with the Senior Manager of Product Development from concept through production, delivery, and fulfillment. This highly collaborative role combines product development, vendor management, and project coordination, with ownership of sample development, product tracking, launch readiness, and cross-functional communication. You will work with domestic and international suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and timeline objectives are met, proactively identify and resolve development challenges, manage purchase order and vendor onboarding processes, and maintain accurate product and launch documentation. You will also support product launches through sample management, product asset coordination, and partnership with marketing and sales teams. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high‑quality products that meet customer expectations and business objectives.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of product development experience with exposure to product design, including experience working with logo specifications and logo placement on apparel and specialty products.
• Knowledge of costing, negotiation, forecasting, manufacturing, materials, and construction techniques.
• Understanding of domestic and international product development and production lead times, as well as the product development lifecycle from design concept through production.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple development projects simultaneously across various product categories.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Visual Merchandising experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. and sit for extended periods.

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: $63,044.00-$78,517.00

Interview Preparation Questions

• Tell me about a product development project you managed from concept through production. How did you coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to keep the project on schedule and ensure quality standards were met?
• Describe a time when a supplier delay, sample issue, or production challenge threatened a launch timeline. What actions did you take, and what was the 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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