Product Sales Manager Golf

Rain Bird

Full-time - Mid Level

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Product Sales Manager for Golf is responsible for selling Rain Bird products to key customers at top golf courses across the United States. This role involves collaborating with sales colleagues and golf distribution to enhance sales and market share through education and demonstration of advanced irrigation technologies. The manager will establish strong relationships with influential stakeholders, educate clients, and provide tailored irrigation solutions to both new and existing golf courses, positioning Rain Bird as a leader in central control technology.

Responsibilities

• Sell Rain Bird products to influential customers at top golf courses in the US.
• Collaborate with Rain Bird sales colleagues and golf distribution to grow sales and increase market share.
• Educate customers on the latest irrigation product technologies.
• Demonstrate customized irrigation solutions to new and existing golf courses.
• Identify customer needs and system design to present product benefits effectively.

Requirements

• 4-year bachelor's degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to achieve results independently and through collaborative influence.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and commonly used business software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time to achieve sales objectives.

Nice-to-haves

• Golf course industry experience.
• Golf irrigation experience.
• 5+ years of successful sales experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Proven technical sales experience, preferably in golf course products.
• Track record of delivering successful presentations to end users and golf club executives.
• Proven track record in negotiating business deals.
• Experience in training distributors and end customers.