Titleist | Golf Ball Product Management Specialist

WE ARE A PRODUCT COMPANY.

WE ARE A PROCESS COMPANY.

ABOVE ALL, WE ARE A PEOPLE COMPANY.

The history of the Acushnet Company is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, we've been committed to enriching the experience of dedicated golfers through superior product performance, technological innovation, unmatched quality, and exceptional service. We are more than a collection of leading golf brands and products. We are a team united in our passion for the game. We are bridge builders who embrace our responsibility to leave our brands, businesses, communities, and the game of golf in a better position than when we started.

Together we live by the credo, "Autograph your work with excellence." We earn our position as unrivaled leaders in every category in which we compete, striving for excellence in all that we do - from the performance and consistency of our products to our engagement with golfers and trade partners, to our commitment to creating a workplace built on diversity, inclusion, belonging and respect.

Summary: TheGolf Ball Product Management Specialist, is responsible for managing the go-to-market process the Titleist Golf Balls. This role will work cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to ensure successful and timely global product launches. The product manager's core responsibility is to coordinate and support the various projects crucial to Golf Ball development and launch globally.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, manage and maintain project dashboard across Product Management, R&D, Operations, Sales and Marketing, ensuring all development work in support of new products and launches moves forward on time and in a transparent manner
• Document and drive globally packaging execution, inclusive of press dates, comp distribution and final approvals
• Partner with Golf Ball marketing to support requests for in-shop Golf Ball initiatives to support both channel and country specific projects
• Partner with Golf Ball Fitting & Education to ensure best in class fitting methodologies and golfer connection
• In partnership with golfer insights, conduct golfer research for psychographic and demographic segmentation, product performance and improvement requirements for the performance category
• Support global marketing and sales meeting as appropriate

Requirements:

• BS or BA in Marketing, Product Management, Business Administration or related is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Marketing, Sales, Product Management or related relationship / brand building function is required. 
• Candidate should possess strong golf acumen. 
• Strong business planning skills, demonstrated leadership in motivating teams. 
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and time management skills.