What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demo Event Fitting Technician position at TaylorMade Golf Company?
Position Summary:
The TaylorMade Demo Event Fitting Technician is responsible for executing consumer-facing sales at TaylorMade Golf club fitting and promotional events at green grass facilities, driving ranges and off-course specialty shops throughout the Virginia territory. The Technician is responsible for custom fitting golf clubs and ensures the visibility and quality of TaylorMade equipment and products, while providing all other related services to satisfy customer requirements and requests.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in planning and coordinating schedules with the local TaylorMade Sales / Experiential Representative.
· Maintain and deliver the Demonstration Matrix to all scheduled events.
· Develop and maintain effective partnerships with customers.
· Collect all sales data and report on productivity.
· Maintain a high level of product knowledge to assist customers by being able to recommend the correct TaylorMade product to enhance player performance.
· Performs other responsibilities as required.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
· Must have a strong and sincere passion for the TaylorMade brands and products
· Must represent the brand in a positive manner and appearance
· Friendly, outgoing and enthusiastic: high comfort level engaging with customers
· Must have strong organizational skills and be very dependable with the proven ability to manage multiple tasks and handle competing priorities each day
· Ability to be proactive and assertive and be skilled at problem solving
· Must be empathetic and respectful to both customer and consumer needs
· Strong level of written and verbal communication skills. Use of professional language and good judgment when interacting with customers regarding comparison of various product brands
· Prior success in establishing goals and achieving results
· Ability to operate computer equipment
Education, Training, Professional Certification and Work Experience:
· Minimum of 1 year golf-related Custom Fitting/Sales experience.
· PGA / PGM Affiliation preferred, but not required.
· Golf industry, retail and/or education (i.e. PGM Program, Golf Academy) experience
· Must have golf playing ability: 12 handicap or better
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
· Flexibility in days and hours available for scheduled work (daily rate position); including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.
· Extensive travel. Must be able to travel to various locations for experiential events within the state of Virginia (50-75% traveling)
· Must be able to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $16 - $20