Tour Representative AJGA - Central Region

TaylorMade Golf Company; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TaylorMade Golf Company in Wisconsin is seeking a field recruiter for junior golf, responsible for expanding TaylorMade usage among AJGA, college and amateur players, with emphasis on driver, irons, putter and golf ball fitting and product education.

This role involves 80-90% travel, recruiting at AJGA events and local top events, building strong relationships with players and families, and representing the company at all times.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of TaylorMade products and fitting techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Experience identifying and recruiting junior players.
• Ability to build trust with players, families, and coaches.
• Understanding of amateur golf landscape and development pathways.

Responsibilities

• Maximize TaylorMade equipment in play across golf ball, driver, irons and putter.
• Focus recruiting on Junior All-Star level AJGA, US Kids and local events.
• Develop productive relationships with players through product fitting expertise.
• Prescribe clubs and golf balls to fit players' needs.
• Work with supervisors to meet junior/college development goals.
• Communicate important information about players and TM equipment.
• Represent TaylorMade to players, families and coaches at all times.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

TaylorMade product knowledge

Golf fitting expertise

Recruitment & scouting

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

College golf experience preferred

Job description

Responsible for working closely with all Junior golf players to ensure their usage of TaylorMade product on a regular basis, increasing the level of usage and servicing the AJGA/College. Also, identify and recruiting future players currently playing at junior, college and amateur levels. Key to role is to impact and expand spheres of influence in the AJGA segment. Expand usage of TaylorMade product, with specific focus on TM Driver usage, TM Irons, TM Putter and TM golf ball.

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Maximize the amount of TaylorMade equipment in play by executing in alignment with strategy across product categories of golf ball, driver, metalwood and irons.
• Focusing recruiting efforts on Junior All-Star level of AJGA, US Kids and other local elite events.
• Develop productive relationships with players within the Junior/AJGA levels, through building trust and establishment of product and fitting expertise
• Responsible for seeking out players that have potential to play TaylorMade equipment, then working with them and prescribing clubs and golf ball to fit their needs
• Work closely with superior to assure the satisfaction of goals and objectives in junior and college developmental area(s)
• Effectively communicate to superior and team members important information relating to but not limited to a specific player, TM equipment, competitors equipment or programs etc.
• Represent company at the highest levels at all times to the player, their family, agent or teacher.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Education, Training, Professional Certification And Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• College Golf Experience preferred
• 3+ years general golf industry experience including direct interaction with golf professionals and top amateurs with fitting experience regarding their personal equipment and performance
• 5+ years' experience of equipment building and fitting skills required

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Must demonstrate a strong technical knowledge of TaylorMade products.
• Must have very high-level golf skills at a competitive amateur and professional level.
• Knowledge of competitor products and analysis of performance of these products.
• Must be able to understand the player population that they will be working with in terms of product needs and tendencies in order to relate to all players, their families and coaches.
• Strong knowledge of current amateur golf landscape with ability to assess, predict and recruit young players to TaylorMade.
• Ability to retain and manage current TM relationships and to possess amicable, outgoing and strong listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills are required.
• Must be fluent with product, design and swing mechanics of today's highest performing college, junior, mid-am and developmental players.
• Strong interpersonal and public relations skills as well as a neat and professional appearance.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently, entrepreneurially spirited and maintains team structure in mind.
• Must have valid driver's license and ability to maintain throughout employment

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Outdoor work environment. Will spend considerable time outdoors regardless of the weather.
• Position consists of 80-90% travel, in excess of 230 days on the road.
• Must be able to work extended hours, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of medium weight materials (up to 50 pounds)

TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.