Job description
Job description
SALES EXECUTIVE / ACCOUNT MANAGER
Company Description
JS Golf Brands is a leading golf distributor to the trade in the UK and Europe, offering well-known brands like Superstroke, Lamkin, Bettinardi, Clicgear, Oakley, and BagBoy. With over 30 years of experience and trusted by major industry players, JS Golf Brands is the go-to choice for upgrading retail offerings in the golf industry.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role located in Watford for a Sales & Marketing Executive in the Golf Industry. The role involves account management, sales & new business development A small part of the role involves marketing.
Qualifications
* Strong Communication abilities
* Strong Sales experience
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of the golf industry is very important & would be advantageous
* Bachelor's degree would be an advantage
1) To phone regularly ,manage & grow a database of buying trade customers
2) To meet targets set for buying customer list reviewed on a quarterly basis
3) Proactively look for new customers and meet/exceed targets set for new customers
4) To liaise with Trade/Consumer golf magazines to ensure that articles are submitted on a regular basis for features to ensure that JSI brands and products are marketed effectively and also regular digital marketing
5) Social Media Marketing Across Twitter, Instagram, Facebook & Linkedin
6) AMS Amazon Marketing
7) To work with marketing teams of Online Retailers to promote our brands
8) Regular sales & marketing reports to be sent to sales director
9) Any other tasks requested by the directors
· Selling - full range of golfing products
· Sell to - Golf Retailers & High Street Retail
· Split – 60% Existing 40% new
· Leads - They will be given approx. 300 accounts to manage and look after
· Accurate reporting of weekly figures
· Territory - Internal role but calling clients throughout the Europe & other parts of the world
Person Specification:
· Understanding of golf and golfing products
· Relationship builder
· Looking for someone to drive their business forward!
· Must be able to commute on a daily basis to Watford (8-5 hours Mon-Fri)
· Excellent written skills
· Excellent communication skills - articulate and well spoken
· Methodical approach to sales
· Attention to detail
· Must have the ability to open and close doors without being pushy
· Target driven
· Enthusiastic
· Friendly can-do attitude
· Understanding of golf as a whole
· Relationship / Rapport builder
· Looking for someone to drive business forward!
Marketing :
· Work closely with directors to create a marketing plan for the calendar year that will effectively increase brand awareness and sales of both trade accounts and end consumers.
· Negotiate with trade and consumer publications for the best possible rates and editorial features that include a mix of both online and offline advertising.
· Build relationships with editors to help increase brand presence in several publications.
· Liaise with the in-house graphic designer to create adverts for the year for a number of different brands.
· Produce monthly press releases to send to trade and consumer magazines for optimum exposure of JS International’s brands.
· Update the website with information and PR.
· Knowledge of SEO would be beneficial to increase the company’s website traffic and presence on search engines.
· Create PPC and Amazon advertising campaigns.
· Post regularly onto the company’s social media platforms and create adverts at key times of the year.
· Look after the invoicing and track success of marketing campaigns.
· Take control of any ad hoc marketing work that needs to be carried out throughout the year.
Salary Details - Basic + Commission
Details will be sent when application is received
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free on site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday at Watford Offices
Experience:
* Working in the Golf Industry: 3 years (preferred)
* Sales: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Sales: 3 years (preferred)
* Golf Industry: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/03/2025
Reference ID: Sales & Marketing
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Watford WD24 4YJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person