Studio Golf Performance Specialist

PGA TOUR Superstore, co; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

PGA TOUR Superstore in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Studio Golf Performance Specialist to deliver world-class fitting services and drive sales. You will engage customers, perform club fittings using Trackman and SAM Putt Lab, and maintain an organized studio environment.

The role requires at least 2 years in club fitting and golf equipment sales, with a HS diploma or equivalent. Flexible schedule including nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills with MS Office.
• Strong organization to manage multiple tasks and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with world-class service and build lasting relationships.
• Hit KPIs: sales targets, sales per hour, and booking percentages.
• Maintain a fully booked studio schedule and assist with front-end operations.
• Provide expert knowledge on golf clubs and fitting services.
• Enter custom club orders accurately and document specifications.
• Support merchandising and keep the studio area visually premier.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Trackman

SAM Putt Lab

Club building

Job description

## Studio Golf Performance SpecialistApplylocations: Vernon Hills, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR739320.00 - 23.00 USD Hourly**Overview**At PGA TOUR Superstore, we are always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our business. As one of the fastest growing specialty retailers, we are dedicated to hiring selfless team players from different backgrounds to influence the growth of our organization. Part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore continuously strives to create a family culture for our Associates – driven by our vision to inspire people through golf and tennis.**Position Summary**Reporting to the Sales and Service Manager, a STUDIO Fitting Specialist is responsible for engaging with every customer to provide world-class service, building lasting relationships that encourage repeat business. Key duties include achieving KPIs, such as sales targets, sales per hour, and booking percentages, while proactively growing the client base and maintaining a fully booked schedule. The position also involves assisting with front-end operations, ensuring the STUDIO area is visually appealing and operational, and providing expert knowledge on products and services. Additionally, the role requires executing club fittings, staying updated on promotions, and providing consistent feedback to improve the customer experience.**Key Responsibilities:*** Engage with every Customer encountered and offer world class service by leveraging PGATSS Service behaviors. Focus on building lasting relationships that keep the Customer coming back.* Achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), including meeting or exceeding sales targets, meeting optimal sales per hour, and ensuring high booking percentage to drive overall business performance.* Proactively grow your business by attracting new clients, fostering long-term relationships, and consistently keeping your schedule fully booked to maximize revenue.* Maintain a working knowledge of all Front-End operations such as returns, exchanges, gift cards, lesson redemptions, loyalty program awards, discounts, promotions, coupons, etc.* Assist in keeping the STUDIO area (Simulators, Components Drawer, & Putting Green) merchandise standards at a premiere visual level to drive sales and the Customer experience.* Maintain a brand-agnostic approach during the fitting process, focusing solely on selecting the best equipment tailored to each customer's unique needs and performance goals, regardless of brand.* Ensure all STUDIO area equipment and supplies are always maintained and operational.* Maintaining the STUDIO area in a clean, professional presentation at all times.* Maintain in-depth product knowledge of various golf clubs and explain their features, benefits, and differences to Customers.* Accurately enter custom club orders for customers, ensuring all specifications are precisely documented* Execution of proper customer fittings in accordance with PGA TOUR Superstore trained fitting techniques.* Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance across all departments.* Assist Customers with club fitting, including selecting the right shaft, grip, and specifications for optimal performance using technology including, but not limited to: Trackman, Sam Putt Lab, USchedule, and Microsoft Office* Stay up to date on upcoming merchandising promotions and marketing events to maintain a strong merchandising presence throughout the life cycle of a promotion by utilizing bulletins on The Links.* Be a champion of the products and services offerings, and inform, educate, and promote offerings to Customers.* Provide consistent feedback to the Sales and Service Manager on operational and merchandising opportunities to maintain the best-in-class experience for our Customers.**Qualifications and Skills Required:*** *Communication:* Candidates must have strong listening and interpersonal skills. They must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate cross-functionally.* *Computer:* Candidates must possess basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.* *Organization:* Candidates must be able to organize multiple priorities to meet deadlines and objectives.* *Education:* High School Diploma or equivalent.* *Experience:* 2+ years of club fitting and golf equipment sales experience preferred. Experience with Trackman, SAM Putt Lab, and club building is highly preferred.* *Working Conditions and Physical Demands:* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb up and down a ladder, move throughout the store, and lift a 30 lb. box overhead.* *Schedule*: Must be able to maintain flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.* *Business Acumen*: Ability to quickly learn business acumen with appropriate training.* *Accountability*: Candidates should demonstrate strong self-accountability and a proactive drive for results.PGA TOUR Superstores is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.We comply with all laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. Employment discrimination isn’t just unlawful, it violates our policies and is not who we are. Every associate at every level in the organization is prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination.An associate who believes s/he is being discriminated against should report it immediately to the Human Resources department. The law and our policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for making such a report.### About UsPGA TOUR Superstore is operated by Golf & Tennis Pro Shop, Inc., a subsidiary of AMB Sports and Entertainment. Our stores are located across the US with our Store Support Center and Customer Care Center located in Roswell, GA. Our shared ambition is to be the premier golf retailer in the world, focused on growing the game and inspiring people to play their best!Our Associates deliver world-class service to our customers with unparallelled golf experiences on our putting greens, Studios, and hitting bays all with state-of-the art technology delivering game-changing opportunities at every turn. With access to award-winning product knowledge training, Associates quickly build confidence and establish meaningful connections with everyone coming through our doors.Golf’s greatest brands are in our stores offering performance, style and value – with both new and pre-owned clubs. Our amazing Services Associates can repair and regrip clubs and have customers heading out to the courses with the best advantage.Our Instructors are PGA pros and coach customers to reach their goals with equipment fitting exactly to their needs & playing styles informed by sport-leading Trackman technology. Every store features the very best in golf apparel for Men, Women, and Juniors and an unmatched collection of footwear options. For more information, visit:PGA TOUR Superstore