Golf Club Education Specialist (Scotland and Northern England)

Acushnet Company; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading golf equipment company in the UK seeks a passionate Golf Club Education Specialist to enhance fitting knowledge and support their sales teams. This role involves travel throughout Scotland and Northern England, focusing on educating fitting partners on Titleist products and methodologies. Candidates should have expertise in golf club fitting, strong sales acumen, and a self-motivated personality. A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits are offered, emphasizing work-life balance and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Wellness programs and resources

Employee discounts and recognition programs

Access to onsite gym

Qualifications

• Advanced golf club fitting expertise is essential.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness required.
• Strong IT proficiency for report management.

Responsibilities

• Empower club fitting partners with product knowledge.
• Deliver product training sessions to large audiences.
• Manage promotional budget for marketing fitting products.

Skills

Golf club fitting expertise

Strong commercial awareness

Strong IT proficiency

Excellent administrative skills

Sales acumen

Presentation skills

Education

PGA professional preferred

Job description

Iconic golf brands. Commitment to excellence. Colleagues who care. Working at Acushnet Europe means you bring your background and experience to a company with a rich history of creating the best products for dedicated golfers around the world. Your performance has purpose at Acushnet Europe.

Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, our golf products are recognized globally for their unmatched quality, made possible by the dedication and pride we put into everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Golf Club Education Specialist to join our Titleist team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Please note: it is important to have both hands-on experience in golf club fitting and a genuine passion for helping partners and golfers achieve their best results. This role places the individual at the forefront of educating and inspiring fitting partners, ensuring golfers experience the very best in custom golf club performance, unlocking their full potential on the course.

The position supports the Titleist Sales Teams and involves travel across Scotland and Northern England to work with key fitting partners. The focus will be on enhancing fitting knowledge, refining methodologies, delivering product training session to large audiences, and facilitating growth in the Titleist custom club business. Additionally, the role plays a key part in creating and delivering training programs for some of the UK & Ireland's top club fitters.

Reporting directly to the UK region's Golf Club Trade Fitting & Education Manager, responsibilities include:

• Empowering club fitting partners to deepen their knowledge of Titleist products, tools, and fitting methodologies, enabling them to provide best-in-class fitting experiences to dedicated golfers.
• Collaborating on partner product training timelines, emphasising superior product performance, and supporting strategic tool distribution across the Titleist fitting network to drive business growth.
• Managing the promotional budget to support the Pyramid of Influence, assisting Golf Club Marketing with effective merchandising of fitting products, and periodically reviewing the account base through performance reports, growth strategies, and competitor insights.

About You

It is important that the successful candidate has advanced golf club fitting expertise and ability to demonstrable strong commercial awareness, with an understanding of how the business operates within its industry. PGA professional is preferred but not essential. In addition, the candidate should possess strong IT proficiency and excellent administrative skills, enabling efficient management of reports, training materials, and day-to-day operational tasks.

This is a field-based role, so hours will vary, and the individual should be comfortable planning trips and spending time away from home.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously. Strong sales acumen, the ability to present confidently one-on-one or to groups, and a methodical approach to work are essential. Most importantly, the candidate brings a friendly, engaging personality and a genuine passion for educating others about the importance of club fitting.

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Europe we offer a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your life both inside and outside of work. You'll receive a competitive salary package that reflects your skills, experience, and the value you bring. Our annual leave increases with tenure, with the added flexibility to buy or sell holiday—because we believe in the importance of balance and time to recharge.

Your well-being matters to us. That's why we provide wellness programs and resources to support your physical and mental health. You'll also have free access to our onsite gym and enjoy fresh, affordable meals in our subsidised restaurant.

Plan for your future with a salary sacrifice pension scheme, along with access to employee assistance programs and financial planning resources to guide you through life's challenges. Your growth is a priority, with access to training programs, tuition reimbursement, and continuous learning opportunities designed to help you reach your goals. In addition, enjoy employee discounts, wellness incentives, and recognition programs that celebrate your contributions.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Europe and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

We'd love to hear from you! Please submit your application through our careers page. Don't forget to include a compelling cover letter that tells us why you're the perfect fit for the role.

If you require any accommodations during the interview process, please let us know—we're here to support you every step of the way.