Associate Product Manager - Golf Ball

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for the cross-functional coordination, management and execution of all golf ball finished good skus, golf ball stamps, and other 2D assets needed to fulfill all business needs. This position will work with the Category Director and Category Product Manager to maintain a clear, focused and profitable global product line and business strategy to produce, launch and manage best in class product.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 3 year global product line calendar and provide updates with global regions, operations, purchasing, R&D and US strategic account representatives

• Write, submit, and track US & global golf ball R&D and graphic product briefs.

• Run SKU analysis and provide line recommendations to ensure product efficiency within offerings

• Initiates and manages full cycle PDD process and establishes and manages against project timelines. Create and track all PDDs for on time sku set up completion.

• Manage US seeding and sample needs and execution with sourcing, sales operations and marketing

• Ensure product messaging consistency across all global marketing executions while working with brand marketing teams to develop a relevant and consistent message for each product

• Co-develop with Category Product Manager all legally approved go to market assets; sell sheets, presentations, charts & graphs, introduction letters

• Create, meticulously update, and repost a one page golf ball category project status document that will be used to a) serve as a quick reference for all golf ball departments for the most up to date information on project status, and b) be used in the weekly status meetings (Thursday engineering meeting, and separate project status meeting with department reps, including R&D, Planning, Sourcing, Design, etc.). .

• Maintain an ongoing and thorough knowledge of competitive products and competitive marketing activities.

• Maintain general understanding of category financial goals to help in prioritization of projects and to help in communication with internal inquiries (ie: margin targets for in-line vs. SMU, total revenue generated by SMU orders, etc.)

• Maintain an expert knowledge of Golf Ball product line for training presentations and product inquires

• Document and track each project's timeline, progress, challenges and completion and provide regular status updates/communication to Management.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as requested.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Passionate golfer, understands the industry and consumers

• Experience planning, organizing, managing and communication skills are required

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Demonstrated ability to plan, evaluate, and effectively present ideas and concepts

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to attend to multiple concurrent tasks.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently, with minimal day-to-day supervision

• Interpersonal skills suited to dealing courteously and professionally with external business contacts and among many functions within the TM organization.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business Management, Marketing, Advertising, or other related field

• 3+ years of prior experience in business with at least 1-2 years' experience in Product Marketing, Product Line Management, Communication with a corporate or agency setting

• 1-2 years' experience in print production processing

• Equivalent of at least one year of directly relevant industry experience preferred.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements:

• Office conditions, heavy computer use

• Occasional travel required

• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials

• Able to work overtime and/or extended hours as required

TaylorMade 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 $65,000 - $70,000. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

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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.