Job Description

Acushnet Australia, is a recognised leader in the golf industry. The home of the Titleist and FootJoy brands, Acushnet is committed to providing both avid and aspirational golfers alike with products and services of superior performance and quality.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Acushnet Australia Team as the Fitting Ambassador for Victoria, working closely with Victoria Account Managers and other Fitting Specialists to deliver excellent service to the golf market within the state.

Purpose of the Role

• Fit golfers correctly for Titleist products at Titleist Golf Club and Golf Ball Fitting Days
• Educate Partners and their Staff on Titleist products and best practice of how to fit them for optimal performance
• Strongly encourage and actively support partners with the knowledge required to proactively fit Titleist products “day in day out” in their businesses.
• Build sell through momentum for the Titleist brand and products in partners golf shops

Primary Responsibilities of the Role:

• Conduct Titleist Fitting Days at various locations within Victoria as determined by Titleist Account Managers and National Club Fitting Manager
• Correctly fit consumers for Titleist Golf Balls and Clubs using Titleist Fitting Methodologies
• Communicate key features and benefits of Titleist products
• Support time dedicated to the Titleist brand with partnering accounts on merchandising and stock refill service where needed.
• Build strong relationships with partner accounts and their staff, including providing industry-leading technical training on the Fitting of Titleist products
• Proactive, positive, and attentive interaction with golfers
• Any other reasonable duty assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Attitude

The successful candidate will present and embody the Acushnet Company and its Titleist brand i.e. performance golf products, exceptional quality, strong service orientation, fitting focus, golf authentic, trusted by golfers, and market leader.

• A strong understanding of golfers’ equipment needs and the importance of being fitted properly
• A passion for customer service – exemplifying a strong “Can Do” attitude
• Well-developed listening and interpersonal skills
• Able to work autonomously, achieving daily action plans
• Team player with a desire to learn
• Excellent time management skills
• Professional personal presentation
• Attention to detail
• Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel and Word

Victoria Fitting Specialist Role

• A fixed-term contract that entails 5 days per week (predominantly Tuesday to Saturday) to conduct Fitting Days at partner golf locations throughout Victoria, including metropolitan, regional, and country areas
• Product, Fitting & Merchandising education will be provided to the successful candidate
• A fully maintained company van is provided for driving to and from events each day and carrying all products and equipment required for these events.
• Fitting product and required business tools will be provided by Acushnet,
• Occasional overnight travel will be required by the Titleist Fitting Specialist, which as per company policy overnight stay allowance will be provided
• The ability to conduct regular lifting and carrying of products and equipment for events is a requirement of this role.

Package

• Circa $60k, plus superannuation
• Travel costs i.e. overnight stay allowance as per company policy will be provided as required for regional travel

Commencement Date

• June 3rd, 2024

Applications

• If you are highly motivated, a team player, and have demonstrated experience as outlined above, apply now. Please email your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your background, along with highlighting prior experience relevant to this role to judy_brooks@acushnetgolf.com

Applications Close

• Friday April 19^th, 2024