Area Sales Manager, Golf (Bavaria, South Germany)

Area Sales Manager, Golf (Bavaria, South Germany | Field-Based)

Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport.

For over a century, Wilson Golf has designed, manufactured and distributed premium and recreational golf equipment throughout the world. Since 1914, Wilson irons have won 62 Major championships, more than any other iron manufacturer in history.  Join us.

Wilson Golf are seeking an Area Sales Manager to represent the Wilson Golf brand in the Bavaria/South Germany territory.  The successful applicant will report directly to the Market Manager, Central Europe and work closely with the Marketing Executive.  This is a full-time position and the successful candidate will be responsible for representing the Wilson Golf brand to its fullest.

As an Area Sales Manager, you will build partnerships with key specialty retailers by developing joint plans to serve the consumer that benefit both the retailer and Wilson Golf, fulfilling the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Successfully sell and promote Wilson Golf products and services, achieving sales targets to maximize the commercial potential of the territory to deliver sustainable distribution growth with trade partners.
• Build strong joint business and consumer plan with our premium partners that deliver on key strategic objectives of Wilson Golf brand philosophy to maximize consumer experience at the specialty retailer and drive sell thru
• Provide excellent service to Wilson accounts including merchandising, product/fitting training and relationship building.
• Utilize Wilson Golf trade marketing / sell-through programs / Instore excellence
• Train retail staff and managing / participating in consumer / demo events

This role requires strong knowledge of the golf industry, with a passion for the sport of golf, ideally with a business degree or similar qualification and 3+ years of experience in a similar hands-on sales role.  Other requirements include:

• Strong background in a similar B2B selling role with account management focus, preferably within the sports industry
• Good understanding of IT systems, MS Office plus excel and analysis capabilities
• Strong negotiation and solution-selling ability and managing objections
• Excellent social skills
• Living in South Germany / Bavaria
• Willingness to travel with a valid driving license

What We’ll Provide

• Competitive salary with bonus
• Company vehicle, laptop, iPhone, iPad
• The opportunity for independent and self-reliant work
• A friendly and vibrant working environment in a dynamic and international team

Apply now and embark on an incredible journey with our Wilson Golf team in Central Europe. To apply for the above position all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the Germany without sponsorship or a requirement for any other authorization.