PGA Tour Specialist
The Specialist PGA Tour provides administrative and customer service support to TaylorMade's PGA Tour department, which services professional golfers and VIP customers. This position is responsible for receiving, entering, and prioritizing club and / or component orders, and for maintaining the GTS ordering system.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities :
- Receives, enters, and responds to all orders and requests
- Ensures all orders are accurately entered in GTS ordering system and Viaware WMS
- Works with Sports Marketing representatives to ensure orders are accurately processed to required specifications by requested deadlines
- Prepares all paperwork necessary for timely shipment and delivery, including international shipping invoices with information required by Customs regulations
- Ensures order completion by tracking progress of orders and / or handling customer complaints from order entry to delivery to end customer
- Ensures budget cross charging is communicated to Finance and Global Sports Marketing teams to ensure proper budgets are being charged and credited as required
- Maintains GTS ordering system by monitoring and removing / adding obsolete and new / current SKU descriptions
- Creates new part number and SKU descriptions for no cost promotional inventory with Planning team to be entered in drop down menus
- Provides new component details along with inventory stock labels to inventory clerk for proper inventory storage
- Builds and maintains rapport with staff and tour representatives; provides them with the best possible service
- Responds to inquiries from tour representatives and other departments concerning orders, availability, or application of product
- Performs other related duties and assignments as required
Knowledge and Skills Requirements :
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills necessary to interact with all levels of the organizationStrong interpersonal and public relations skills to deal courteously and professionally with golf professionals and cross-functionally across multiple departmentsExceptional customer service orientationStrong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work as in a fast-paced, time-sensitive team environmentAbility to work across teams and manage priorities to accomplish multiple tasks is requiredExcellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skillsProficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project)Proficient in ViaWare WMS, and GTS ordering systemsPassion for sports required, with passion / interest / knowledge for golf strongly preferredEducation, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications :
High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.5+ years of experience in the golf industry2+ years of experience in order entry2+ years of experience working with Sports Marketing preferredExperience with, ViaWare WMS, and GTS ordering systemsWork Environment / Physical Requirements :
Normal office conditions with extensive computer and phone usageLab / warehouse conditions, exposure to irritant fumes, solvent, dirt, dust and noiseAbility to work extended hours as necessaryAble to work efficiently and accurately in an atmosphere of frequent interruptionAbility to climb, stoop, bend, carry, manually wrap and package golf related productsLight physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materialsTaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected annual base pay range for this position is $27 - $29 per hour. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.
TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.