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Retail Sales Associate - Golf Clubs

PGA TOUR Superstore · Orland Park, IL · Part time

Posted Sep 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you helped a customer buy something expensive. How did you earn their trust?

What they are checking: Whether they can build confidence on a big-ticket purchase without pressure, since clubs and sets cost a lot.

What do you do on a slow weekday afternoon in the hard goods area?

What they are checking: Whether they stay busy with stocking, visual standards and cleanliness without being told, which managers rely on.

How do you keep up with new club releases and what the brands are claiming about them?

What they are checking: Ongoing curiosity about the product, because golfers often know the latest models and expect staff to as well.

Tell me about a time you worked a busy weekend shift with a short team. What did you do to keep things running?

What they are checking: Teamwork and flexibility during peak traffic, when retail staff must cover each other's areas without complaint.

What would you do

A golfer walks up to the driver wall and says they slice everything. What do you ask them before you hand them a club?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose the player's needs with questions before pushing a product, which is how hard goods sales actually close.

Someone has been hitting balls in the simulator for twenty minutes and you have other customers waiting. What do you do?

What they are checking: Balancing one engaged customer against others while keeping the simulator area moving and everyone feeling served.

A customer brings back a driver they bought last week because they hit it worse than their old one. How do you handle the return?

What they are checking: Handling front-end returns and exchanges calmly while trying to keep the sale and the customer relationship.

A customer asks about grips, gloves and a rangefinder while buying a new putter. How do you handle the add-ons?

What they are checking: Suggesting accessories that genuinely fit the customer's needs instead of piling items on to raise the ticket.

How would you start a conversation with a customer who says they are just looking?

What they are checking: Comfort engaging every customer in a low-pressure way that keeps the door open for a sale later.

About the work

How would you explain the difference between a game-improvement iron and a players iron to a newer golfer?

What they are checking: Real product knowledge put in plain words, so a beginner understands what they are paying for.

When would you suggest a customer book a club fitting instead of buying off the rack today?

What they are checking: Whether they know when fitting truly matters and can steer customers toward services that lead to better outcomes.

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The full job description

As published by PGA TOUR Superstore.

15.75 - 18.00 USD Hourly Overview At PGA TOUR Superstore, we are always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated, flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our business. As one of the fastest growing specialty retailers, we are dedicated to hiring selfless team players from different backgrounds to influence the growth of our organization. Part of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore continuously strives to create a family culture for our Associates – driven by our vision to inspire people through golf and tennis. Position Summary Reporting to the Sales and Service Manager, a Hard Goods Associate is responsible for engaging Customers in the Hard Goods areas, including Simulators, Putting Green, Club Repair, and Accessories, to drive sales and enhance Customer experience. This role involves assisting with front-end operations such as returns, exchanges, and promotions, while ensuring that merchandise is presented at a premiere stock and visual level. The Associate will demonstrate product knowledge, assist with club fitting, and maintain a clean, operational environment. Exceptional Customer service and collaboration with team members are key to success. Key Responsibilities: • Engage with every Customer encountered and offer world class service by leveraging PGATSS Service behaviors. Focus on building lasting relationships that keep the Customer coming back. • Seeking out and engaging Customers throughout the Hard Goods areas (Simulators, Putting Green, Club Repair, and Accessories). • Maintain a working knowledge of all Front-End operations such as returns, exchanges, gift cards, lesson redemptions, loyalty program awards, discounts, promotions, coupons, etc. and assist when needed. • Assist in keeping Hard Goods areas (Simulators, Putting Green, and Accessories) merchandise presence at a premiere stock and visual level to drive sales and the Customer experience. • Ensure all Hard Goods areas, equipment, and supplies are always maintained and operational. • Maintaining the Hard Goods area in a clean, professional presentation at all times. • Demonstrate in-depth product knowledge of various golf clubs and explain their features, benefits, and differences to Customers. • Execution of proper customer fittings in accordance with PGA TOUR Superstore trained fitting techniques. • Demonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance across all departments. • Assist Customers with club fitting, including selecting the right shaft, grip, and specifications for optimal performance. • Stay up to date on upcoming merchandising promotions and marketing events to maintain a strong merchandising presence throughout the life cycle of a promotion by utilizing bulletins on The Links. • Be a champion of the products and services offerings, and inform, educate, and promote offerings to Customers. • Provide consistent feedback to the Sales and Service Manager on operational and merchandising opportunities to maintain the best-in-class experience for our Customers. Qualifications and Skills Required: • Communication: Candidates must have strong listening and interpersonal skills. They must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate cross-functionally. • Computer: Candidates must possess basic computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. • Organization: Candidates must be able to organize multiple priorities to meet deadlines and objectives. • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. • Experience: Retail sales, customer service or similar experience preferred. • Working Conditions and Physical Demands: Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb up and down a ladder, move throughout the store, and lift a 30 lb. box overhead. • Schedule : Must be able to maintain flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. • Business Acumen : Ability to quickly learn business acumen with appropriate training. • Accountability : Candidates should demonstrate strong self-accountability and a proactive drive for results. PGA TOUR Superstores is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. We comply with all laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex/gender, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. Employment discrimination isn’t just unlawful, it violates our policies and is not who we are. Every associate at every level in the organization is prohibited from engaging in any form of discrimination. An associate who believes s/he is being discriminated against should report it immediately to the Human Resources department. The law and our policies prohibit retaliation against anyone for making such a report.

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