Description:

Founded in 2009, Golf Genius is the leading global provider of affordable, fully-featured cloud based software products designed to service PGA professionals and clubs.

Today, Golf Genius provides innovative software solutions to over 10,000 private clubs, public courses, and resorts in over 60 countries. Golf Genius also serves national associations, including the USGA, England Golf, Golf Ireland, Wales Golf, Golf Canada, the Legends Tour, the European Tour, and the PGAs of America, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Portugal, and New Zealand. Golf Genius has more than 200 employees, including over 70 PGA professionals, with sales and support operations in the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Australia.

Golf Genius has now developed and acquired some of the best technology in golf to help PGA professionals manage their businesses and grow the game of golf. The range of products includes Tournament Management, Golf Shop, CoachNow, Operation36, GolfShot, SwingU, Twilight Golf Leagues, Waggle, ThriveSports, and Golf Hub.

Further company information is available upon request.

Position Description:

Based in the UK, the successful candidate will take a lead role growing the customer base for Golf Genius. This position will report to the Managing Director of Golf Genius Ltd.

We are seeking a highly motivated, target orientated sales person with a proven track record in sales achievement. The role will involve direct selling in the UK to a large base of clubs, resorts and event providers, as well as liaising with our existing sales and support engineers.

The ability to ‘perform to target’ as well ‘lead by example’ is what we are looking for in this role. Working from home with regular contact with the MD and the sales support team, you will need to be organised and able to self-start – happy to be measured on output.

Experience of the golf industry – preferably PGA qualified – with a proven record of sales performance is required and knowledge of the software environment would be an added bonus.

The role is fast moving and ‘hands on’ as Golf Genius continues to bring new retail and coaching products to the golf industry. Golf events, meetings, exhibitions and conferences are key environments to promote Golf Genius.

Responsibilities and priorities include, but are not limited to:

- Assist in cultivating & developing accounts to upgrade to Golf Genius through your existing network of golf club managers, - PGA Professionals and other industry contacts
- Provide training and customer support to existing UK customer accounts
- Assist in Implementing Golf Genius into a significant number of assigned facilities
- Meeting Quarterly & Annual Revenue Targets
- Developing and maintaining prospect and customer list based on strategic marketing data and other sources for sales leads
- Work with the sales & marketing team to present best in class demo and marketing materials for selling to new customers and promoting greater product use amongst existing customers
- Be present to assist customers with administration of first events as necessary (some weekend days required, very few)
- Assist in running / supporting Golf Genius at a number of key golfing events each year within the UK & Ireland.
- Attend regular sales, support, and development meetings as required
- Be the voice of the customer by relaying feedback and product requests to appropriate Golf Genius departments
- Any additional responsibilities and priorities, as assigned

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of golf industry experience – preferably as a Golf Professional at a private or public facility
- 2+ years of sales experience focused on selling within the golf sector
- Preferably a PGA Member in Good Standing
- Preferably Experience Coaching and running golf camps
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Able and willing to travel as needed
- Computer/tech savvy with demonstrated ability to quickly learn new software systems
- Genuine passion and “pride of ownership”, as if Golf Genius Software was your own company
- Personable and able to interact professionally with peers
- Strong organizational skills and ability to plan and be very self-directed
- Strong communication skills, including oral and written communication
- Ability to “follow up”, doing what you say you are going to do
- Ability to work from home and independently accomplish tasks

Compensation / Benefits:

- Salary Package – £40,000 to £50,000 to include salary and bonus 
- Travel expenses paid

Application Process:

To apply, candidates should send a letter highlighting their motivation for the role and relevant experience, an up-to-date CV and details of their current remuneration.

Please contact Ian Timberlake – ian@timberlakegolf.co.uk or +44 7764 682018

CV Deadline Date: Friday May 23rd 2025

Application Process:

To apply, candidates should send a letter highlighting their motivation for the role and relevant experience, an up-to-date CV and details of their current remuneration.

Please contact Ian Timberlake – ian@timberlakegolf.co.uk or +44 7764 682018

CV Deadline Date: Friday May 23rd 2025