About the Role
## Program Manager — Sports Marketing / Green Grass Development (Central Region)
We are seeking a golf industry expert to manage relationships with the company's highest level Staff Program members across the central region of the United States. This role is responsible for overseeing the company’s key sponsorship activities with the PGA of America and other high-profile Taylor. Made events such as PPC National, TP Classics & Sectionals that occur within the assigned territory. The person in this position will represent the department and company in many high-profile situations with golf industry leaders, influencers and executives.
This role must be able to live anywhere within the assigned territory (Central United States). Preferred locations include Dallas, Chicago, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Nashville and Detroit. The position requires an extensive amount of travel and the ability to work extended hours, holidays and weekends as needed; you will spend considerable time outdoors, regardless of weather conditions.
You will build and drive the development of the green grass channel through relationships with Staff program members, managing a high level of communication with top Staff members and implementing key business strategies to maximize the working relationship between the company and these PGA professionals. On-site oversight at the company’s Title Sponsored events with the PGA of America at the Section and National level (within assigned region) is a core part of the role. You will identify, recruit and retain top golf professionals within the target Pyramid of Influence (including up-and-coming talent) and form relationships with both players and their teams (agents, coaches, etc.).
You will serve as point of contact for all Sport’s Marketing events, specifically focused on PNC National & Sectional Events, TP Classics and PGA Tour Events, and you will work closely with Sales team members to better execute measurable brand loyalty and recognition. Working with key Club professionals to understand product needs and then coordinating with internal teams (e.g. Product, R&D) and Taylor. Made licensees to resolve and fulfill those needs is expected. Staying involved in design and prototype processes as a liaison between design teams and the field, communicating product timelines and status updates, and observing competitive activity and product trends to provide insights to GSM, Product Creation and R&D teams are all part of the role.
You will manage contract negotiations between the company and Staff program members, and manage product fitting / seeding at key facilities within the assigned region to introduce the company’s new product to higher-profile Staff Program members, linking with the Sales Management team to gain maximum exposure for Taylor. Made.
We expect: Expert golf knowledge and playing skills; a high level of product knowledge and understanding of club design, swing mechanics, and fitting expertise; club building acumen; and launch monitor certification (Foresight, Trackman). Strong interpersonal/public relations skills and a neat, professional appearance are required. Strong event planning capabilities (site procurement, planning, onsite execution, budget management, etc.) are important. Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Power. Point), DOMO, AI Application is required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Minimum of 7 years general golf industry experience, with 5 years that specifically include direct interaction with golf professionals at the highest level. Strong fitting and product optimization background is required. PGA Membership encouraged.
Illinois-based candidates: The expected annual base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000. Taylor. Made 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 work locations, job related knowledge, experience, position scope, education and skills. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates who are passionate about golf and motivated to represent Taylor. Made in high-profile industry settings.