Golf Merchandiser
Love golf, style, and retail? Step onto the green with our vibrant golf team as a Golf Merchandiser! In this key role, you'll take the lead on purchasing, promoting, and selling top-tier merchandise across five dynamic golf retail outlets. You'll bring our golf shops to life by creating eye-catching displays, keeping each space polished and inviting, and curating an exciting mix of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories that players can't wait to take home. Your eye for trends and understanding of customer demand will help shape the shopping experience from tee to checkout. If you're passionate about golf, retail, and creating an exceptional guest experience, we'd love for you to join us as our Golf Merchandiser. What Does a Golf Merchandiser Do?
Oversee golf merchandising concession to achieve its established mission within the golf operation. Develop and execute general and seasonal merchandise plans, visual presentation guidelines and pricing strategies. Provide day-to-day management, training, development, and guidance to Inventory Control Clerks, Pro Shop Attendants, Retail Buyers, Club Fitting Professionals, and others. Present a diverse and desirable array of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories in line with customer demands. Maintain inventory levels of product appropriate for the season and level of traffic through all golf shops. Maintain an appropriate mix and levels of regular stock and seasonal products, within budgetary guidelines, while maintaining the cost of goods sold percentage. Establish pricing structures for all inventory and special order items in consideration of competitive prices and accepted profit margins. Keeping abreast of industry and competition pricing structures to set prices for maximizing sales potential. Purchase supplies, fixtures, and fitting systems to create a suitable sales environment and promote sales. Manage merchandise budgets, including Open-to-Buy plans, and closely monitor income and expenses. Ensure the guest database includes and tracks special orders and delivery dates. Manage vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives. Develop strategies to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize business performance and profitability. Analyze daily sales reports to determine proper margins are being achieved while studying trends to determine if additional needed sales promotions, markdowns, and clearance sales are needed. Responsible for maintaining an attractive and orderly appearance in and around all golf shops. Conducts accurate quarterly inventory counts and monitors daily spot checks. Monitor safeguarding of inventory and assets to reduce loss from theft, defective or damaged goods, returns, and markdowns. Responsible for submitting the annual AGM Top 100 Golf Shops application. Work with NGBA, AGM, and other industry partners to stay current on industry trends. Train, motivate, and develop golf shop sales staff to ensure effective sales and service performance, techniques, and product knowledge, including sales contests and education on upselling techniques. Work Experience
To be successful as a Golf Merchandiser, you'll need: Preferred member or registered apprentice in good standing with the PGA of America, and must maintain this membership in good standing throughout employment. Must have at least 3-5 years' experience with merchandising and retail buying. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 61-70 pounds. What We Value:
Positivity
Team members who are passionate to learn, energetic to hit the ground running and willing to grow in a professional, team-oriented environment with a focus on guest service. Growth Opportunities
We offer a successful journey, including hands-on training and support to advance your career. Empowerment
We believe in our team members. With learning opportunities, career growth potential and recognition of outstanding performance, we encourage our team to take pride in their work. Benefits
Why choose Turning Stone Enterprises? Paid weekly Variety of schedules Paid time off Tuition assistance Career-building professional development Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts Team Member appreciation events Quality healthcare and dental benefits A robust 401k retirement plan Dealer School Finance Scholarship Program Why You Will Appreciate Us: At Turning Stone Enterprises, we prioritize the well-being and professional growth of our team members by offering an extensive array of benefits. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to a 401(k) and life insurance, we ensure your health and financial security. Our work-life balance support includes paid time off, paid holidays, and team member assistance programs. We're also committed to wellness, with various programs and an upcoming 5,000-square-foot onsite medical center. With over 4,500 team members across Central New York, we focus on delivering exceptional experiences for both our guests and staff. Our resources include training programs, complimentary shuttles, and career development initiatives, helping you reach your professional goals. Whether you're starting your career or advancing it, join us for a rewarding journey of growth and success at Turning Stone Enterprises. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Love golf, style, and retail? Step onto the green with our vibrant golf team as a Golf Merchandiser! In this key role, you'll take the lead on purchasing, promoting, and selling top-tier merchandise across five dynamic golf retail outlets. You'll bring our golf shops to life by creating eye-catching displays, keeping each space polished and inviting, and curating an exciting mix of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories that players can't wait to take home. Your eye for trends and understanding of customer demand will help shape the shopping experience from tee to checkout. If you're passionate about golf, retail, and creating an exceptional guest experience, we'd love for you to join us as our Golf Merchandiser. What Does a Golf Merchandiser Do?
Oversee golf merchandising concession to achieve its established mission within the golf operation. Develop and execute general and seasonal merchandise plans, visual presentation guidelines and pricing strategies. Provide day-to-day management, training, development, and guidance to Inventory Control Clerks, Pro Shop Attendants, Retail Buyers, Club Fitting Professionals, and others. Present a diverse and desirable array of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories in line with customer demands. Maintain inventory levels of product appropriate for the season and level of traffic through all golf shops. Maintain an appropriate mix and levels of regular stock and seasonal products, within budgetary guidelines, while maintaining the cost of goods sold percentage. Establish pricing structures for all inventory and special order items in consideration of competitive prices and accepted profit margins. Keeping abreast of industry and competition pricing structures to set prices for maximizing sales potential. Purchase supplies, fixtures, and fitting systems to create a suitable sales environment and promote sales. Manage merchandise budgets, including Open-to-Buy plans, and closely monitor income and expenses. Ensure the guest database includes and tracks special orders and delivery dates. Manage vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives. Develop strategies to ensure guest satisfaction and maximize business performance and profitability. Analyze daily sales reports to determine proper margins are being achieved while studying trends to determine if additional needed sales promotions, markdowns, and clearance sales are needed. Responsible for maintaining an attractive and orderly appearance in and around all golf shops. Conducts accurate quarterly inventory counts and monitors daily spot checks. Monitor safeguarding of inventory and assets to reduce loss from theft, defective or damaged goods, returns, and markdowns. Responsible for submitting the annual AGM Top 100 Golf Shops application. Work with NGBA, AGM, and other industry partners to stay current on industry trends. Train, motivate, and develop golf shop sales staff to ensure effective sales and service performance, techniques, and product knowledge, including sales contests and education on upselling techniques. Work Experience
To be successful as a Golf Merchandiser, you'll need: Preferred member or registered apprentice in good standing with the PGA of America, and must maintain this membership in good standing throughout employment. Must have at least 3-5 years' experience with merchandising and retail buying. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 61-70 pounds. What We Value:
Positivity
Team members who are passionate to learn, energetic to hit the ground running and willing to grow in a professional, team-oriented environment with a focus on guest service. Growth Opportunities
We offer a successful journey, including hands-on training and support to advance your career. Empowerment
We believe in our team members. With learning opportunities, career growth potential and recognition of outstanding performance, we encourage our team to take pride in their work. Benefits
Why choose Turning Stone Enterprises? Paid weekly Variety of schedules Paid time off Tuition assistance Career-building professional development Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts Team Member appreciation events Quality healthcare and dental benefits A robust 401k retirement plan Dealer School Finance Scholarship Program Why You Will Appreciate Us: At Turning Stone Enterprises, we prioritize the well-being and professional growth of our team members by offering an extensive array of benefits. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to a 401(k) and life insurance, we ensure your health and financial security. Our work-life balance support includes paid time off, paid holidays, and team member assistance programs. We're also committed to wellness, with various programs and an upcoming 5,000-square-foot onsite medical center. With over 4,500 team members across Central New York, we focus on delivering exceptional experiences for both our guests and staff. Our resources include training programs, complimentary shuttles, and career development initiatives, helping you reach your professional goals. Whether you're starting your career or advancing it, join us for a rewarding journey of growth and success at Turning Stone Enterprises. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!