Women's Player Development Representative

Callaway Golf•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

Callaway Golf is the leading manufacturer of premium golf clubs, balls, performance gear and accessories worldwide. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, we push the limits of performance and create demonstrably superior products designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to move the game forward, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission! By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour (“WGT”). “Modern Golf” is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf. For more information, please visit https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com This job is responsible for promoting Callaway Golf and our products to emerging and elite players across the Women’s Golf ecosystem. The Incumbent is also responsible for club fitting, equipment support, and talent recruitment.

Requirements

Extreme professionalism in representing Callaway Golf.
Excellent golf knowledge and skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and influencing skills.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
Ability to multitask under pressure.
Excellent critical thinking skills to utilize as issues arise in the field.
Excellent motivational skills.
Highly responsible and professional in unsupervised environments.
Ability to work in a team environment in a positive, collaborative manner.
Highly initiative-taking and competitive and always acting with a sense of urgency.
Highly accurate, diligent and detail oriented.
Expert knowledge of launch monitors, preferably Trackman certified.
Expert knowledge of golf equipment competitive landscape.
Expert knowledge of popularly used shafts and other components.
Expert knowledge of golf equipment competitive landscape.
Ability to use Microsoft Office.
Competitive playing background essential (high level collegiate or Tour professional).
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Multiple years of experience in the golf industry preferred.
Golf club fitting skills preferred.
Basic club-building experience preferred.
Regularly required to travel (domestic and some international)
Regularly required to lift heavy loads (up to seventy pounds)
Regularly required to spend ample time on feet.
Regularly required to work with tools.
Regularly required to work outside in the elements.
Regularly required to work in a trailer where access is by stairway only.
Regularly required to work on uneven terrain outside on and around golf courses.
Frequently required to work more than 8 hours a day.

Responsibilities

Support and help manage Callaway’s partnership agreement with the Epson Tour.
Responsible for all Callaway product promotions and communication on the Epson Tour.
Provide expert advice and recommendations to Epson Tour professionals on club specifications, features and benefits and assist with comprehensive club fitting.
Place orders for customized golf equipment for Epson Tour professionals, ensure timely delivery of equipment and follow up regularly to ensure player satisfaction.
Maintain thorough and accurate records of all product activities and player orders.
Manage weekly softgoods (headwear, gloves, balls) distribution to players.
Forecast product usage, manage inventories, and order demo stock products on a weekly basis.
Study player performance statistics on weekly basis and make data driven recommendations when it comes to product fittings and equipment changes.
Build strong relationships with players, caddies, instructors, agents, media and Tour officials.
Identify and cultivate recruiting opportunities with high-potential players for consideration.
Attend select LPGA Tour events to support the LPGA Tour team as assigned by management.
Attend select collegiate and amateur events to support the Callaway NEXT program as assigned by management.
Support and help manage Callaway’s partnership agreement with the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour.
Plan and execute new product introductions across assigned Tours and development platforms.
Learn and implement advanced product fitting techniques to deliver best-in-class fitting experiences; work closely with Callaway R&D to understand all product specifications and customization capabilities, and provide detailed, data-supported feedback to inform future product development.
Proactively solve problems and resolve issues that arise in the field.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by Pro Tour management.