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Expires: April 14, 2024
RIDGEMOOR COUNTRY CLUB CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Ridgemoor Country Club is known as "the club in the heart of the city". The Club was formed in 1905 and to this day enjoys a rich history and traditions that have been supported for decades. The Club is known for its vibrant membership and the wide variety of golf and social offerings available to the membership and their guests. With much of the membership residing in the city, the Club provides a family-oriented golf oasis with robust tournament, instruction, junior golf, and merchandise programs. In 2015 the golf course was renovated making it one of the premier golf facilities in the Chicagoland area. In recent years, the Club has been a host site for USGA Qualifying and the Illinois Open.
The Club
Ridgemoor Country Club has established a reputation for its unparalleled amenities including Har Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, a recently renovated pool facility, and a classic golf course that provides challenge and playability for all skill levels. Currently, the Club maintains a robust waiting list, further making it a premier facility in the Chicagoland area.
Club Operations Snapshot
Type of Facility: Private - Member Owned
Number of Members: 400 (350 Full Golf & 50 Social)
Number of Holes: 18
Rounds of Golf: 21,000 - 22,000 Annually
Club's Season: March - December
Peak Season: May - October
Golf Shop Sales: $825,000
Top Selling Men's Brands: Peter Millar, G/Fore, Holderness & Bourne, and KJUS Top Selling Women's Brands: G/Fore, Polo/RLX, and Foot Joy
Golf Operations Mission
To provide a first-class experience for our members and guests while continuing to build upon the great traditions the Club has come to know for many years. Our team will be detail oriented with a consistent service-minded approach to all things we do. A positive culture and morale are how we set ourselves apart.
Position Overview
Golf Shop Merchandiser
Ridgemoor Country Club is excited to offer the position of Golf Shop Merchandiser available to begin immediately. As a successful team member in this role, you will get to use your engaging personality and positive attitude to provide a first-class retail experience for the members and guests of Ridgemoor Country Club. Combining your skills and attributes, you'll work with a passionate team of Golf Professionals striving to provide memorable experiences for members and guests. In return, your efforts along with the growth and success you bring to the retail operation will be rewarded through an aggressive incentive program combined with a competitive base salary. You'll have a great opportunity to further your career, build your skills, and develop personally and professionally. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head Golf Professional.
Essential Attributes for Potential Candidates
Expires: April 14, 2024
RIDGEMOOR COUNTRY CLUB CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Ridgemoor Country Club is known as "the club in the heart of the city". The Club was formed in 1905 and to this day enjoys a rich history and traditions that have been supported for decades. The Club is known for its vibrant membership and the wide variety of golf and social offerings available to the membership and their guests. With much of the membership residing in the city, the Club provides a family-oriented golf oasis with robust tournament, instruction, junior golf, and merchandise programs. In 2015 the golf course was renovated making it one of the premier golf facilities in the Chicagoland area. In recent years, the Club has been a host site for USGA Qualifying and the Illinois Open.
The Club
Ridgemoor Country Club has established a reputation for its unparalleled amenities including Har Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, a recently renovated pool facility, and a classic golf course that provides challenge and playability for all skill levels. Currently, the Club maintains a robust waiting list, further making it a premier facility in the Chicagoland area.
Club Operations Snapshot
Type of Facility: Private - Member Owned
Number of Members: 400 (350 Full Golf & 50 Social)
Number of Holes: 18
Rounds of Golf: 21,000 - 22,000 Annually
Club's Season: March - December
Peak Season: May - October
Golf Shop Sales: $825,000
Top Selling Men's Brands: Peter Millar, G/Fore, Holderness & Bourne, and KJUS Top Selling Women's Brands: G/Fore, Polo/RLX, and Foot Joy
Golf Operations Mission
To provide a first-class experience for our members and guests while continuing to build upon the great traditions the Club has come to know for many years. Our team will be detail oriented with a consistent service-minded approach to all things we do. A positive culture and morale are how we set ourselves apart.
Position Overview
Golf Shop Merchandiser
Ridgemoor Country Club is excited to offer the position of Golf Shop Merchandiser available to begin immediately. As a successful team member in this role, you will get to use your engaging personality and positive attitude to provide a first-class retail experience for the members and guests of Ridgemoor Country Club. Combining your skills and attributes, you'll work with a passionate team of Golf Professionals striving to provide memorable experiences for members and guests. In return, your efforts along with the growth and success you bring to the retail operation will be rewarded through an aggressive incentive program combined with a competitive base salary. You'll have a great opportunity to further your career, build your skills, and develop personally and professionally. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head Golf Professional.
Essential Attributes for Potential Candidates
- Outgoing and willing to develop and foster positive relationships
- Strong work ethic with a desire for continuous improvement
- Effective communicator with a team first mindset
- Exceptional anticipatory and problem solving skills
- Detail orientated with a consistent follow through on all tasks
- Organized, productive, and able to manage multiple responsibilities
Key Areas of Responsibility
- Create multiple attractive merchandise displays and update regularly to highlight new arrivals
- Receive and process monthly invoices into Club Essential Inventory Management system
- Coordinate and execute quarterly inventory counts
- Schedule and meet with apparel vendors to plan purchases for the upcoming season
- Forecast sales and manage the annual buying plan in accordance with sales goals and COGS
- Research and monitor industry trends to evaluate their fit within purchases of the Ridgemoor CC members
- Promote and market corporate business to membership in an effort to add value to golf shop offerings and increase annual sales
- Utilize social media, including the RCC Golf Shop Instagram page to highlight and promote new product arrivals/offerings
Position Details
This Golf Shop Merchandiser is a full-time year-round employee of the Club with benefits as outlined below. The Ridgemoor Country Club active golf season is from March to November. The Golf Shop observes limited hours in December and is closed in January and February. Work-life balance is an important part of Club culture. The successful candidate will experience a 5-6-day work week in season (depending on Club activity levels) with the opportunity for vacation days and weekend time away from the Club as permitted by the Head Golf Professional. Work scheduling will be flexible during non-peak and off-season months. Position is available immediately with an anticipated start date of March 1st, 2024. - Base Salary: $55,000 - $60,000
- Golf Shop Incentive Program: $5,000 - $10,000
- Golf Tournament & Outing Compensation: $3,000 - $3,500
- Participation in the Annual Holiday Bonus Program: $1,000 - $1,500
- Total Estimated Compensation: $64,000 - $75,000 (potential to increase as golf shop sales and profits grow)
- Vacation as outlined within the club employee handbook
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other insurance coverages as outlined within the club employee handbook
- PGA & GBN Dues, including PGA Show allowance (if applicable)
- Meals while on duty
- Clothing allowance
- Staff equipment contract (if applicable)
- 2-4 years of retail experience
- Golf industry experience as a Merchandiser at a Private Club is preferred
- Experience with Club Essential Point of Sale and Management System is preferred
- Aspiring or experienced PGA/LPGA Professional
- High level or experienced amateur golfer with an understanding of the Private Club atmosphere and expectations
- Apparel
- Business Process Improvement
- Communication
- Curiosity
- Forecasting
- Hardworking And Dedicated
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