Accessories Manager - Covington, GA

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August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Company Overview
** Help us make the best golf balls in the world! From our Covington, Georgia manufacturing facility, we supply golf equipment to many of world-renowned golfers including Tiger Woods and Jason Day. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone Golf name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality.

We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff.

Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is headquartered in Covington, Georgia and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Our mission is simple:
Bridgestone Golf serves dedicated golfers with superior quality golf equipment designed to maximize individual player’s golf experience and enjoyment.#
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** Position Summary
** Responsible for designing, developing, launching accessory products and hitting accessory sales/profit budget. Analyzes market, competitors and understands market dynamics and requirements. Rallies sales team behind accessory products and initiatives and drives a profitable business.

Position summary#
** Responsibilities
* *** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Manages and plans product development for accessories, including designing the product and/or working with vendors to design the product.
* Recommend marketing goals and strategies for accessory category.
* Researches, analyses, and monitors technological, and demographic factors so that market opportunities may be capitalized on and the effects of competitive activity may be minimized.
* Responsible for researching market (market analysis, competitor analysis) to develop new products and improve existing products on sales/profit/market share/inventory control/inventory depletion.
* Partners with vendors on the development and creation of new products including the coordination of samples, product delivery timelines, vendor negotiations and resolving material and quality issues.
* Responsible for forecasting, sourcing, ordering and managing in-stock levels for all accessory items.
* Manages MAF process and new product set up for accessory products as well as any promotional activity.
* Manages licensing ensuring that our contracts are in place and licensing requirements are met.  Engages in on-going profitability analysis of licensed products to ensure they are meeting internal margin requirements.
* Monitors sales/profit/inventory situations and recommends adjustments accordingly.
* Applies PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle for every product and make necessary adjustments from sales/profit/inventory perspective.
* Recommends and manages pricing strategy to increase of sales and share of the market.
* Responsible for sales communication on all accessory-related topics.
* Gathers and presents information affecting the design and development of new products including production capabilities, manufacturing problems, and economic trends.
* Reviews technical publications, articles, and magazines to stay informed of developments within the golf industry.
* Works closely with Japan and Bridgestone Golf liaison (USA) to align product (when applicable) and understand marketing strategy for the domestic market (Japan) and other…