Educational Sales Representative

Guitar Center Stores • Greenville, SC

15d • $40,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Join Us in Fostering the Power of Music Education Nationwide!
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,pletely 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!
Empower Music Educators from Day One
As a Relationship Manager for Music & Arts, you'll play a pivotal role in nurturing, expanding, and ing 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.
About Music & Arts
Music & Arts embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. We strive to create lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the almost indescribable happiness thates from playing an instrument. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
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 ed music, music lessons, dance lessons, and art supplies. Ben decided shortly after opening his business that he wanted to focus on music to better serve his customers -- a decision that remains intact to this day.
Since the 1990's, Music & Arts has expanded nationwide throughanic growth and a series of acquisitions and mergers with other music dealers. In 2005, Music & Arts joined forces with American Music to be 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 andprises 225+ retail stores, 200+ educational representatives, and 250+ affiliate locations.

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.
• Exceptionalmunication, 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 effectivemunication with Spanish-speaking individuals.

Responsibilities

• e 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees