Educational Sales Representative

The Guitar Center Company • Fairview Heights, IL

1d • $45,000 - $55,000

About The Position

At Music & Arts, we are on a mission to transform lives through the power of
music. Our dedication to music education is at the heart of everything we do,
empowering educators to inspire the next generation of musicians. Through our
flagship program, Be Part of the Music™️, we equip educators with invaluable
resources, completely free of charge, to elevate student engagement and
retention in music. Come join the #1 School Services team in the nation as we
continue to make a profound impact!
As a Relationship Manager for Music & Arts, you'll play a pivotal role in
nurturing, expanding, and forging new relationships with educators,
administrators, and key influencers within your territory. Your goal? Cultivate
a robust network of connections that champions music education at every level.
Your influence will be immediate and enduring, as you deliver exceptional
service and tailored solutions to meet educators' rental, repair, and product
needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Music Education, Music Performance, Music Business, or Jazz Studies, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Band and/or Orchestral instruments, with previous experience being advantageous.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, coupled with a genuine passion for music education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to travel, possessing a valid state driver’s license and automotive insurance.
• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including availability for evening work.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with educators and/or within the music industry.
• Fluency in Spanish, enabling effective communication with Spanish-speaking individuals.

Responsibilities

• Forge meaningful relationships with educators, administrators, and key influencers within your territory, anticipating their needs and providing unparalleled customer service to elevate their experience.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop strategic plans to expand our presence and deepen our relationships with educators, driving sales and fostering trust.
• Engage regularly with educators through both in-person and virtual meetings, staying attuned to their evolving needs while also participating in educator conferences and other relevant events.
• Execute daily and long-term tasks across your portfolio to sustain and boost sales, offering valuable insights to enhance both B2B and B2B2C experiences.
• Champion our Be Part of the Music initiative, raising awareness and facilitating access to its extensive educational resources.
• Collaborate with educators to devise strategies that enhance student participation and retention in music programs, enriching their overall educational journey.
• Provide dedicated support through recruitment, demonstrations, testing and fittings, and rental events, ensuring educators have the tools and assistance required to cultivate thriving music programs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits include Dental, Vision, Medical, and Mental Health Services.
• Meaningful assistance programs like professional development and 401k with employer contribution.
• Paid time off includes sick and vacation time.
• Employee gear discounts and Gig Leave.
• Company vehicle
• Making a difference through volunteer community and charitable events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level