PGA TOUR Superstore is hiring: Fitter/Hard Goods Associate in Vernon Hills

Overview

Golf's Happy Place!

range:($15.25-17.50 an hour)

At PGA TOUR Superstore, we’re always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our business. As one of the fastest growing specialty retailers, we are dedicated to hiring selfless team players from different backgrounds to influence the growth of our organization. Part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore continuously strives to create a family culture for our Associates – driven by our vision to inspire people through golf and tennis. Because living our Core Values is at the forefront of what we do, we PUT PEOPLE FIRST by investing in our associates that take care of our Customers!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Seek out and engage customers throughout the Hard Goods areas (Simulators, Putting Green, Club Repair, and Accessories).
• Maintain a high level of product and industry knowledge to pass on to customers by learning about new technologies, products, and services.
• Execute a Club Comparison to assist customers judge performance differences between select clubs.
• Follow golf Club Fitting Protocol to provide an accurate and efficient golf club fitting process.
• Operate Simulator and Launch Monitor technologies while using fitting tools and components to provide fitting information valuable to the customer’s decision-making process.
• Make equipment recommendations tailored to the customer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of golf retail sales experience
• Minimum 1 year of golf fitting experience, preferred
• Basic golf industry, product knowledge and club fitting principles
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb a ladder, and lift a 30 lb. box overhead
• Flexibility to work a varied retail schedule: nights, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs
• GED or high school diploma

Benefits / Perks

• Day 1 Eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits (Full Time Associates only)
• 100% of PGA, LPGA or USGTF annual dues reimbursed
• Work-Family Balance / NO LATE NIGHTS
• 25% Associate Discount
• Committed to serving our communities - Matching Gift Program & The First Tee
• Career Growth

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Retail

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We comply with all laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. Employment discrimination isn’t just unlawful, it violates our policies and is not who we are. Every associate at every level in the organization is prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination. An associate who believes s/he is being discriminated against should report it immediately to the Human Resources department. The law and our policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for making such a report.