Performance Fitter - Washington, DC
About the brand
Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. Our Mission: To create demonstrably superior and pleasingly different products powered by innovative technology and premium craftsmanship enabling golfers of all abilities to play their best and find more joy in the game. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. For more information, please visit https://www.callawaygolf.com.
Job Overview
The Performance Fitter is responsible for conducting product fitting days, facilitating a great customer experience for a product demo and fitting day from start to finish, and building enthusiasm for our Company’s products. The role also requires setting up and taking down marketing and product displays at each event. Incumbent may work an event with the Outside Sales Representative (“OSR”) present or independently as directed by the OSR. The Performance Fitter will educate consumers on Callaway Golf and Odyssey products' features, advantages, and benefits at customer-sponsored events. This is a part-time and seasonal position with a varied schedule. Must be available to work scheduled weekdays, including weekends during the golf season in the assigned territory. The typical event day is 5-6 hours on a Saturday or Sunday.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Support the goals of the Customer’s event and deliver an outstanding consumer experience.
- Set up and take down all displays and equipment and ensure each event is uniform in setting up per Callaway’s Product Fitting protocol and for the fitting process.
- Invent and update Fit Cart.
- Educate consumers on Callaway Golf and Odyssey products' features, advantages, and benefits at customer-sponsored events.
- Conduct customer fittings using Callaway’s fitting protocol, launch monitor, and other provided tools.
- Run and train on Odyssey Fits Tool and apply selling techniques.
- Provide personalized product specifications to consumers.
- Communicate with OSR about accomplishments and challenges and share and solicit lessons learned from each event.
Technical Competencies
- Golf knowledge, golf club fitting knowledge, and the use of a launch monitor are preferred.
- Understanding of retail golf business (green grass or off-course) preferred.
- Must be able to present the Callaway product line fully; knowledge of past Callaway products is preferred.
- Able to learn characteristics and to distinguish features and benefits of company products and fitting concepts required.
- Able to present information in a manner consistent with Callaway standards.
- Able to communicate technical ideas and facts to a diverse audience of consumers and customers.
- Able to influence situations and people in a positive manner.
- Demonstrated leadership and professionalism.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds (typically product and equipment).
- Primarily working in an outside environment.
- Preferred to have a vehicle large enough to carry 15-20 golf bags and display tents. An SUV or Minivan is preferred.
- Frequent travel within the territory and occasional travel to surrounding territories are required.
- Occasional travel outside of territory to events and trade shows.
- May be asked to drive a Company vehicle or pull a Company trailer.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of successful retail/golf shop selling experience preferred.
- Golf club fitting experience preferred.
PAY RATE
$17.75 - $20.00 USD per hour.
DE&I and EEOC
Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.