About the Role
The purpose of this job is to consistently achieve individual sales goals to support the store's sales and profit objectives, provide superior customer service, and take on other senior-level responsibilities within a store.
Responsibilities
- Generate sales to exceed personal sales goals
- Promote the Music & Arts lesson program
- Create business by networking with teachers/schools, churches, and community organizations
- Develop customer relationships and provide compelling sales presentations based on sales training
- Demonstrate outstanding customer service to each and every customer
- Promote customer loyalty
- Participate in all areas of store's operation including merchandising, displays, and maintenance
- Maintain store security including: perimeter door keys, register keys and personal alarm code
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- 2 years of relevant work experience
- Skilled knowledge of musical instruments and written music
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Networking
- Sales Presentations
- Merchandising
- Store Security
Experience Level
- 2 years of relevant work experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $16.00-$17.00phr depending on location, background and experience
Benefits
- Gig leave for musicians
- 401K plus company match
- Employee discount program
About the Company
- The first Music & Arts was located in a small house in Bethesda, MD and run by founder Benjamin O'Brien.
- When Music & Arts opened its doors in 1952, we offered printed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies.
- Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide through organic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers.
- In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to become the largest band and orchestra instrument retailer in the United States.
- Based in Frederick, MD, Music & Arts is now part of the Guitar Center enterprise and comprises 200+ retail stores, 120+ educational representatives, and 300+ affiliate locations.
Equal Opportunity
- Music & Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws.
- All employment decisions are based on valid job?related requirements.
- If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening.
- You can request reasonable accommodation by calling 1?818-735-8800 ext. 2862 or by sending an email to recruiting@guitarcenter.com.
