About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Purpose:</strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Responsible for driving sales of company golf apparel products and services within the assigned territory by engaging established customers and cultivating new prospects to deliver profitable and sustainable growth. Maintains strong one-on-one relationships to ensure customer awareness and satisfaction through expert product knowledge, timely updates, and consistent alignment with company objectives and quality standards. Operates within the scope of corporate policies to achieve defined sales goals and contribute to overall business success.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Own and manage all aspects of account planning, in-field activation, and territory sales execution to achieve annual booking and revenue targets.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and consumers, delivering high service levels and fostering long-term partnerships.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Promote and sell company products and services within the assigned territory, focusing on top revenue-generating accounts while maintaining best-in-class service across the board.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensure timely order writing, proactively manage the open order book, and oversee all sales activities in alignment with trade investment programs.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Activate key product and brand stories at retail to drive consumer engagement and sell-through.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Conduct product knowledge sessions and educational seminars for accounts; represent the brand at sales meetings, trade shows, and consumer events.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide regular market insights and feedback to Sales Leadership, including competitor activity and customer trends.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Submit accurate territory forecasts and weekly activity reports; maintain detailed records of sales performance, customer interactions, and account status.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Manage sales-related budgets (T&E, seeding, allowances) and support inventory control through communication of supply and pricing trends.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Address customer concerns and coordinate with internal teams to resolve product or service issues.</li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Offer strategic input on product needs and enhancements based on customer feedback and market dynamics.</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Knowledge Skills and Abilities</strong>: </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills with strong command of the English language </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Direct sales experience and a proven track record for delivering results. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to establish productive relationships with diverse account base. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong time management and organizational skills </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities while working autonomously. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Very strong work ethic .</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Working knowledge of the golf industry and understanding key players within the market. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficiency in software applications such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Virtual Sales tools.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to travel on a regional basis, up <span style="background-color:yellow">to 45%</span> of the time.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to lift and carry samples/products weighing up <span style="background-color:yellow">to 30lbs</span>.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Manages accounts in excess of 1.25M in revenue</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:</strong> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Minimum 5 years of inside/outside sales experience, preferably within the golf industry (soft goods preferred)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 24.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">University or college graduate in related field preferred</li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Performs other related duties and assignments as required. The above Essential Duties & Responsibilities list includes those duties and responsibilities for which the position exists and which must be satisfactorily performed in order to be successful in the position. However the job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.</p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:AdiHaus"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:AdihausDIN, sans-serif;color:#242424">Please note:</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="vertical-align:middle;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em>adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.</em></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em>adidas offers robust and progressive medical, including HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer funding or FSA (Flexible Spending Account) options, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, </em><em>adoption, with surrogate and fertility support</em><em><span style="font-family:AdiHaus;color:#4472c4">, </span></em><em>short and long-term disability, and basic life and <a name="_Int_26JbgOPI"></a>AD&D insurance, which can be supplemented with employee-paid coverage. Employees <a name="_Int_PxHbKoHU"></a>are able to enroll in adidas’ 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match. Full-time employees are eligible for education assistance and generous Leave policies including <a name="_Int_EHx4lf20"></a>12 weeks of paid parental leave. </em></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em>Employees are eligible to earn bonuses based on sales performance. Employees accrue prorated flexible time off in the amount .4388 hours per day that increases with years of service, eleven paid holidays throughout the calendar year and Service Time Off during milestone years. </em></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:black">This is a home based position in Philadelphia, PA.</span></em></li> <li style="vertical-align:middle;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em>Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.</em></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p>